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A man in a cream and maroon embroidered kurta with a red-and-white striped turban stands on a gilded throne with a red cushion, receiving a folded document from a man in a blue kurta and white trousers. Between them stands a bald man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Behind the throne, a gold-framed niche decorated with garlands in purple, yellow, green and white holds a standing statue draped in purple cloth. A gold elephant-shaped seat with an orange cloth sits at right, before maroon drapes.

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A man in a cream and gold embroidered sherwani with a red-and-white striped turban and a red shawl stands on a gold-and-red ornate throne with a flower-garlanded backrest, bending forward to receive papers from a woman in a turquoise sari. Behind them a bald man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands in the middle, and to the right a golden deity murti draped in purple cloth is decorated with colourful flower garlands on a gold throne with a golden lion-shaped seat. Gold and red floral decorations line the stage, with a dark red curtain behind.2011-12-14December 14 20112011-12-14A photograph on a stage with a deep maroon curtain. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and gold embroidered sherwani-style outfit and a red-and-white striped turban, stands on a red mat before an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. He reaches toward a woman in a grey kurta and dark green dupatta who offers him a sheet of paper. Between them stands a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl. To the right, a figure in a purple shawl and garland stands beside a gold chair topped by a golden nandi-style bull statue. a person: the man in the cream embroidered outfit and red turban with long hair is a presentation-appropriate candidate standing at the throne; the appearance cues are only partly distinctive, so this is uncertain. The scene reflects a pada-puja offering.2011-12-14A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage with dark maroon drapes. A man with long hair wearing a red and white turban, a cream embroidered long robe over red trousers, and a red shawl stands on a red-cushioned footstool before an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. He holds a sheet of paper while a man in a blue kurta and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them a bald man in an orange saffron dhoti stands near a golden kalasha-style vessel, and a purple-robed statue with raised hand stands beside the floral arch.2011-12-14December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a gold throne backed by a red velvet drape and a garland of coloured flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered sherwani with a red sash and a red-and-white striped turban with a decorative pin, stands on a red cushion on a gold footstool while a woman in a turquoise silk saree with gold border hands him papers. Behind them stands a shaved-headed man in orange-brown clothes with a rudraksha mala.2011-12-14A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a gold throne (peetha) framed by garlands of flowers in green, yellow, purple and white, draped with teal fabric and deep maroon curtains. A man stands at the throne wearing a red turban, an ornate silver-embroidered long robe in grey and maroon, and a pink shawl, reaching forward to receive papers. Facing him is a man in white dhoti and white shirt holding documents, and beside him a man in orange saffron cloth. At right, another man in white shirt and dhoti stands near a gold peacock-shaped armrest decorated with flowers.2011-12-16Stage event in front of a deep maroon velvet curtain. A man in a shaved head and saffron-orange dhoti-and-shawl stands at left holding white papers. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a red-and-gold embroidered sherwani, a cream turban and a long garland of multicoloured flowers, standing before a gold-trimmed throne canopy with a flower-decorated seat. A third man in white kurta and magenta dhoti at right hands over a document. Golden lion and peacock-style figures and a saffron-robed statue appear at the edges, garlanded. A red patterned carpet covers the platform. a person is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, ornate red-gold clothing, a turban and garland; the others are attendants.2011-12-11December 15 20112011-12-15December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph on a decorated stage with a golden throne draped in a rainbow garland of marigolds and flowers, with orange and white drapery behind. A figure with long dark hair and a gold crown wears a red and gold brocade kurta and stands before the throne, receiving papers from a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and kurta. Behind them a second man in a maroon dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands near a gold-and-white pillar. On the right, a man in a black-and-white patterned shirt watches beside a golden pedestal holding a deity murti draped in red with a garland.2011-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 14 20112011-12-14