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A photo of a festive ceremony under a white tent decorated with red and white streamers and floral-patterned panels. A seated figure in white robes with a gold crown and flower garlands sits on a throne-like seat with a dark backdrop, hands folded in anjali, with orange and white garlands and marigold-style flowers around the seat. Two open parasols with multicoloured fringes stand above, and a sannyasi in an orange shawl on the left raises a lit multi-tiered aarti lamp with bells beside a flame. Attendants in white garments stand nearby, one holding a fan or whisk, and a woman in white with an orange shawl joins with folded hands on the right. A banner panel and a potted plant appear at the right edge.

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April 10 20222022-04-10A photograph of a festive outdoor pavilion decorated with white and red fabric, flower garlands and colourful umbrella canopies. A seated figure in white garments with a gold crown and orange-and-white garland sits on a flower-decorated throne with hands folded in greeting. A man in an orange shawl and white dhoti raises a lit aarti lamp with a flame toward the seated figure, while other attendants in white stand nearby, one holding a flywhisk and another an orange cloth. Flower-covered floor, marigold and white flower garlands, and a banner panel are visible at the right.2005-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial aarti before a richly decorated throne in a white tent. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a gold crown, white garments and a garland of white and red flowers, presses palms together in greeting on a throne backed by a dark carved panel, surrounded by marigold and white flower garlands and a silver base. A man in an orange shawl over white clothes holds a lit lamp with a flame and bells toward the seated figure. Two attendants in white stand nearby, one holding a yellow-fringed fan, and a woman in white with an orange shawl stands at right holding a yellow cloth. Colourful umbrellas with tassels and red and white floral arches frame the throne, and a yellow banner at right reads Dhyanapeetam.2005-01-01A decorated ceremonial stage under a white tent with a central seated figure on a throne draped in white and gold clothing and a golden crown, framed by garlands of white and orange flowers. Four colourful parasols with fringed edges rise above the throne. On the left, a man in an orange shawl holds a ritual lamp and a bell near the throne. Two attendants in white clothes wave white fly-whisks, and a woman in white with an orange border stands at right holding a fly-whisk. Silver vessels and a bowl of flowers sit on the platform. The scene suggests a darshan or abhishekam-style ceremony, with the seated figure as the focus.2005-01-01A seated figure on a decorated throne receives ritual honours in an open stage setting. The central figure wears a gold crown with a feather ornament, a white and gold garment, a long garland of white flowers and rose-coloured petals, and a beaded mala. Large white and red flower garlands frame the throne, and two ornate multicoloured umbrellas stand on either side. A woman in a cream sari on the left holds a multicoloured fan-shaped object, while a man in white with an orange shawl on the right sweeps the floor with a whisk near a silver base of offerings. A man in white stands at the back holding an umbrella pole.2005-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style puja on a raised dais beneath a decorated canopy. A seated central figure on an ornate peetha/throne with carved wooden sides is garlanded with white and orange flowers and wears a gold crown, a white garment and a rudraksha-style necklace. Two attendants hold large multicolored parasols over him. In front, a woman in cream and orange sari holds an orange cloth, a man in white kneels offering a cloth or item, and a woman in orange and cream sari holds a silver kalasha-style vessel with a red flower garland. A silver bowl of fruit, bananas and flowers sits on a white-draped table, with a microphone in the foreground. Devotees in white and orange stand around the stage, and a portrait with red flowers is visible at upper left.2005-01-01A photograph of a seated man in a crown with a peacock feather, dressed in white with floral garlands, placed on an ornate throne with lion-head carvings and red-and-white flower garlands. Two attendants in white stand holding large multicolored parasols with fringed edges. Several people in white and orange shawls kneel at a draped table in front, offering fruit, flowers, brass vessels and a plate of bananas and oranges. The backdrop is a large floral-patterned tent canopy with red spiral decorations. The setting suggests a ceremonial reception or puja. The seated figure's appearance is not confidently established, so the identity is recorded as unsure.2005-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01 +3 copiesA seated man in white dhoti and white shawl with gold border sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate throne, wearing a gold crown with a peacock feather and a garland of white and red flowers. Behind him are three large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with red, orange and yellow fringes, and carved lion figures flank the throne. Standing attendants in white and an orange-robed man on the left hold a brass aarti lamp with flames, while others wave white fans and hold a yellow-and-red ceremonial fan. Red and white floral garlands drape the throne platform, and a pink cloth covers a table in front. The setting is a decorated tent with red circular paper decorations overhead. a person seated on the throne with cues including a crown and garlands; this is a photograph of an aarti during a celebration.2005-01-01A decorated ceremonial stage in a tent during a festival ritual. A seated figure on an ornate peetha throne, decorated with white jasmine-style garlands, orange and red flower strands and a gold crown, receives attention. Two tall striped multicolour umbrellas stand on either side of the throne. A man in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace holds one umbrella, and another man in white stands at the right. Women in white saris wave fans and attend the seated figure, while a man in saffron robes sits at the lower left. Offerings of flowers, a silver bowl and an oil lamp sit before the throne. Painted banana leaves and yellow drapery frame the stage, and a banner at left shows a pair of feet with a kalasha.2005-01-01December 29 20102010-12-29