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Photo of a ceremony on a stage backed by a large arch of marigold, rose and multicoloured flower garlands. A white-bearded elder in saffron robes on the left holds a golden kalasha-style vessel on a tray, while an attendant on the lower left reaches in. A man in an orange turban and orange robes stands centre-right, reaching toward the vessel, and a bearded elder in orange with glasses stands on the far right. Behind the vessel, a figure wearing a red-and-gold garland and gold jewellery sits smiling in front of a deity murti decorated with garlands. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge. a person: the orange-turbaned man in the centre-right, identified by orange turban and robes with a long dark beard; the figure in the garland is not clearly a candidate.

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Photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an event with a large floral arch of red, yellow, white, green and purple garlands behind a seated central figure. The central seated man has long dark hair, a full dark beard, a red tilak and gold necklaces, and wears a pink and gold garment, smiling. Three saffron-robed men stand around him: an elderly white-bearded man in orange shawl offering a gold vessel, a younger man in an orange turban and orange robe holding a gold vessel, and an older white-bearded man in orange on the right. A bare-chested priest in white with a yellow-bordered cloth stands at left holding a silver tray and ritual items. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person, wearing gold ornaments and a pink garment while receiving the honour.2016-12-23A ceremonial photo on a stage backed by a large arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. A seated figure in the centre wears gold ornaments, a pink and white flower garland and a red tilak, and has a gold-bordered patch on the chest. Two older men in saffron-orange robes hold a large golden ceremonial vessel and a silver tray toward him. A younger man in an orange turban and orange robe stands at right, and a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti reaches in from the lower left with a silver dish. Several heads of seated devotees are visible in the foreground. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja offering.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Stage ceremony in front of a large deity murti draped in flower garlands arranged in multicoloured rainbow arches of red, yellow, green, white and purple, against a pink backdrop. A central seated man with long dark hair, a full beard and a gold necklace of ornate ceremonial jewellery, wearing a red and pink garland, smiles while two elderly men in saffron and orange robes hold a golden offering vessel above him. A saffron-turbaned man in orange clothing stands behind, and another man in an orange shawl holds out a silver tray in the foreground. a person is the seated central figure, adorned with gold necklaces and a flower garland, receiving a ritual offering.2016-12-23A photograph of a seated man with a dark beard and long dark hair receiving a ceremonial blessing on a stage with a large floral arch of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers behind him. He wears a gold-embroidered pink shawl, a heavy gold necklace with ornate pendant, and gold bangles. Two elder sadhus in saffron and orange robes stand on either side, one holding a golden crown-like headpiece over his head and the other pressing hands on his head. A man in white dhoti and shawl and other devotees in the foreground hold a silver tray with a red cloth. A pink backdrop completes the setting.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a pink backdrop and a large arch of multicoloured marigold and rose garlands behind it. At centre, a bearded man with a dark beard and gold necklaces and a pink-and-white garland sits smiling. Two elderly men in saffron-orange robes stand at right and left, one holding a golden ceremonial object at the centre, while a man in a saffron turban and orange cloth reaches toward it. At the lower left, a man in orange holds a silver tray with flower petals. Partially visible people at the bottom edge and left side are also present. A gold deity murti stands at the top of the arch.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a stage with a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, green and white garlands. A seated man with long dark hair and a beard wears a brown-red cloth, a pink floral garland, a heavy gold necklace and gold bangles, and a gold crown is placed on his head. Two elderly saffron-robed men with white beards in orange shawls stand on either side, one with hands pressed in greeting and the other placing hands on the crown, while a younger man in an orange turban watches behind. A gold lion-form throne and a gold trident are at left. Two heads of seated audience members are visible at the bottom edge. Appearance-based label: a person is the crowned figure receiving the honour, identified by the long hair, ornate gold jewellery and garland cues.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A central seated man with a full black beard, wearing a gold crown, heavy gold necklaces, a pink and white flower garland and a red-brown cloth, is smiling as a bearded man in an orange turban and orange-red robe places a gold crown on his head. Two elderly bearded men in saffron-orange robes and shawls stand on either side, one leaning in to assist. Behind the throne is a large arch of red, yellow, white and green flower garlands, with a gold-trimmed red and brown lion-carved throne and a pink backdrop. The lower edge shows audience heads. The scene looks like a crowning or honouring ceremony. The seated man is not clearly identifiable, so no identification is given. a person status is unsure because cues are mixed.2016-12-23A photograph of a seated man at a stage event being crowned with a large gold crown with a deity motif. He wears a pink and white flower garland, multiple gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style gold pendant, and rust-brown clothing. Two elderly men in orange-saffron robes and yellow shawls stand on the left and right, one placing the crown; a bearded man in an orange turban and orange-red robes stands behind, and another elderly man in orange robes stands on the far right. Behind them is a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and white, and a gold lion-shaped armrest is visible at left. Several bald heads of people are seen at the bottom edge. a person: the seated man in the central crown ceremony wears a long-haired gold crown, gold ornaments and a garland, consistent with the event title.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial coronation-style honouring at an event with a floral backdrop of red, white, green and purple garlands. A seated man bare-chested with a pink and white shawl, large gold necklaces, bangles and a gold crown is smiling, with a dark beard. An elderly man in orange robes and an orange shawl stands on the left placing his hand on the seated man's head, while another robed figure in orange holds the gold crown into place. A bearded man in orange robes and an orange shawl stands at right. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge. The seated figure's distinctive gold ornaments and crown are visible, and the page attributes this to a person's birthday celebration, though the appearance of the seated man is not certain enough to confirm identity.2016-12-23