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A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A man seated on an ornate golden throne wears a rust-brown turban, a rust-brown robe with gold trim, and a long dark rudraksha-style necklace with gold adornments; he extends his hand toward a kneeling devotee holding wooden sticks, the devotee in a red shirt with an orange-and-green shawl. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border wears a long red rudraksha mala and a red tilak. Carved white and gold ornamental panels, a golden lion-faced armrest, and a carved deity relief on the right form the backdrop. Three people are visible, with others partially visible in red shirts at the right edge.

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May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden and red throne, wearing a rust-red turban with a silver emblem, rust-red draped garment, long brown rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold pendant. He leans forward and extends his arms to drape an orange cloth over the head of a kneeling man in a red shirt with gold trim. Behind them a man in white with a red-and-gold scarf stands near a brass lamp and an ornate pinkish carved backdrop, and a young man in a red shirt and white headband stands at right. A golden lion-like figure and red bolster cushions are visible. Four people are visible.2016-05-01A man in a rust-brown turban with a white ornament and a brown robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, holding an orange-saffron cloth draped over his hands. He wears long dark hair, a brown rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and a black wristband. Beside him, a man in white dhoti with a red-brown mala and white-marked forehead holds a tray, while a man in a red shirt with gold trim and green lungi bends forward to offer a dish. A young man in red stands at right with a drum and white headband. Gilded carved throne, red velvet backdrop, and a gold-framed emblem appear behind them. Ceremonial temple-style offering scene.2016-05-01A seated figure in an orange-brown robe and matching turban with a silver circular brooch sits on a red cushioned throne with a gold-carved backrest. He wears long beaded brown rudraksha-style malas and a gold pendant, and extends his right hand to bless a kneeling man with palms joined. The kneeling man wears a red shirt, orange sash, red-beaded mala and a tilak, and bows his head. Behind them stands another man in white with a red-beaded mala and tilak, and to the right a man in a red shirt watches. Ornate gold carved panels and an oil lamp frame the scene. A seated figure with long swept-back hair, saffron-toned robes and rudraksha malas, presented as a person, is giving blessing on a throne. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan setting.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A photograph of a cultural stage event. A figure seated on an ornate red throne with carved gold-and-cream backdrop, wearing a rust-orange turban with a jewelled brooch, a rust-orange robe with gold trim, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant necklace, smiling and raising one hand. Beside him, a drummer in a red shirt with an orange shawl and a gold-coloured band across his forehead plays a drum, and a second man in a red shirt with an orange shawl sits with hands joined in greeting. Behind them a man in white and a standing lamp with a brass lamp are visible, and a woman in red stands at the right edge. A tiger-striped cushion lies at the lower left.2016-05-01A seated figure in a rust-orange turban with a white jewelled brooch and a rust-orange robe, wearing a long gold necklace and a dark rudraksha-style mala, smiles broadly and extends one arm toward a kneeling devotee. The seat is a gold-carved throne with scrolled red-and-cream backrest, flanked by red bolster cushions on a striped tiger-print cloth. Several men in red shirts with gold headbands and a green sash kneel and bow near the throne, one reaching out with a hand. Ornate gold and cream decor fills the background.2016-05-01A seated figure in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament and a long dark braid, wearing a rust-red robe, multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, smiles while extending his hand to bless a shaved-headed man bowing forward. The bowing man wears an orange shawl over red clothing. Behind them a man in white dhoti with red rudraksha beads assists, a younger man in a red headband and red garments stands at right, and an ornate carved gold throne with scroll patterns frames the scene. On the right wall is a carved relief of a goddess with a crown, holding a hand raised. Photo taken at a stage setting.2016-05-01A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange robe and matching rust turban with a round silver brooch, wearing a long brown beaded necklace with gold-toned pendant and a dark wristband. The figure sits on an ornate gold-and-white carved throne with a red velvet bolster at left. A devotee in red clothing and an orange shawl kneels with head bowed at the figure's feet, while a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red-brown rudraksha mala stands behind the throne. Gold ornate kalasha-style finials and a gilded vessel decorate the scene. Three physical people are visible.2016-05-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate gilded throne backed by a red fabric cushion, flanked by a golden lion-shaped carved armrest. A man seated on the throne wears a saffron-orange turban with a white brooch, saffron-orange robes, a layered brown-and-gold beaded mala and a gold pendant, and a dark wristband; he is smiling and gesturing with his right hand. Beside him a man in a magenta shirt with an orange shawl leans forward, and a man in white dhoti with a brown rudraksha mala and a red tilak stands behind a second throne. A woman in a pink sari with a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. A tiger-striped cloth covers the platform. a person cues are the orange turban, ornate saffron clothing and beaded gold-and-brown mala worn by the seated central figure.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01