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Behind the throne a dark deity murti with a gold canopy and marigold garlands towers above, and a trident stands at the left of the throne. In front, a row of devotees seated on a striped mat wear orange, yellow and white garments, several with long braided hair, some bare-backed with sacred markings. A purple-pink sky backdrop fills the screen behind the stage.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man on a large throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with a gold ceremonial umbrella above him. He wears a gold necklace, a flower garland and a saffron-coloured cloth, and a tilak marks his forehead. Around the stage, rows of devotees sit facing him; several are bare-chested with white dhotis and orange cloths, and women wear orange, green and teal saris with long braids. A large deity murti stands behind the throne against a pink-violet sky backdrop, with a trident placed beside the seat. a person seated on the peetha, with cues of saffron clothing, gold necklace and garlanded throne. The setting is a festival-style stage event.2016-12-23A large stage event with a central figure seated on a red cushioned throne framed by an arch of rainbow-coloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, orange and purple. A bearded man in orange-toned ornate clothing wears a gold necklace, a flower garland and a gold crown-like headpiece; he appears to be in a position of honour. Above him is a dark deity murti with a gold covered vessel or kalasha-like object placed before it. Seated in rows below on a striped cloth are devotees: several women in orange and saffron saris with long braided hair, and bare-chested men in white and orange dhotis with sacred markings on their arms. A trident-shaped ornament hangs at the side of the throne. The backdrop is a pink and purple sky projection. A visible portion of the caption suggests a birthday celebration, but this is not shown in the image itself.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23A large stage event with a seated figure on a red throne decorated with a tall arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white. Above the throne stands a dark deity murti with a golden canopy/kalasha-like ornament and garlands. The seated central figure wears a saffron-coloured garment, a rudraksha mala, a pink garland and gold ornaments, with a golden halo behind the head. A trident-like ceremonial staff stands at the left side of the throne. In front, a row of devotees sits on a striped cloth: women in orange and saffron saris and men in white dhotis with orange upper cloths and bare upper bodies with tilak marks, some seen from behind. A pink-purple sky backdrop and a white fan are visible at the right. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person description in the event context, but identification is uncertain.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage event with a seated figure on a large throne covered in multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. Above the throne stands a dark deity murti, decorated with garlands and a golden umbrella-shaped canopy. The seated man wears a golden crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with a pink-and-white garland draped over his shoulders. Seated in rows below on a striped cloth are devotees in orange and saffron garments, white dhotis and bare-chested priests with sacred threads, some wearing white and cream clothes. A pastel pink-and-purple sky backdrop fills the top of the frame.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage where a bearded man in a red throne-like seat sits centrally, smiling, wearing a golden crown-like headpiece, a golden necklace, multiple beaded garlands and gold armlets, bare-chested with a pink-and-white garland draped over one shoulder. Behind him rises a large deity murti with a golden kalasha-shaped top, framed by a heart-shaped arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple, with a trident beside the seat. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in orange, saffron and cream saris and dhotis, mostly women with long braided hair, facing the throne, with some visible backs. A purple backdrop fills the background and a bird logo appears at the top left. Ceremonial abhishekam or darshan-style setting, the central figure is.2016-12-23