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A photograph of a stage with three ornate gold thrones on red-carpeted, mirrored-floor platform in front of a turquoise and yellow painted backdrop. Two dvarapala-style guardian figures with raised maces and garlands flank the scene. On the left, a seated person in saffron-orange robes with long hair, bare arms and garlands smiles broadly, hands clasped, beside a gold lion-footed armrest. On the right, an older seated person wears a gold-trimmed crown, multiple garlands, a saffron dhoti and a gold necklace, gesturing with raised fists before a microphone stand. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a higher gold throne before a dark doorway hung with brass lamps. Gold kalasha-style lamps hang overhead.

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April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27Three seated figures on a stage with gold-and-red thrones before a painted backdrop of two large guardian figures with flame-like crowns, red garlands and gold ornaments. The figure on the left wears orange robes, white and orange garlands and a small crown, seated on a gold throne with a lion carving. A central figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits behind, gesturing with raised hand. On the right, an elderly figure in a crown, red and white garlands and an orange shawl sits on a gold throne speaking into a microphone. A golden peetha and carved panels frame the scene, with a red carpet below and a gold vessel on the floor.2012-04-27Three men sit on ornate gold thrones before a painted temple backdrop with two large painted guardian figures holding weapons and garlands. The man on the left wears a saffron robe, a gold crown, a white flower garland and rudraksha mala, and sits with palms pressed together in greeting. The seated figure in the centre wears an orange robe and red head cloth and sits on a smaller gold seat between two gilded lion sculptures. The man on the right wears a brown-orange cloth, a gold crown and a white and red garland, with hands folded on his lap. Red velvet cushions and a patterned carpet cover the platform, and a gold bowl sits in front. a person: the man on the left has a crown, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, seated on a throne in the pontiff ceremony context of this page.2012-04-27Photo of a stage with two ornate golden thrones set against a turquoise and yellow painted backdrop flanked by large painted guardian figures with flaming crowns, multiple arms and red garlands. On the left throne a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, holding a small rudraksha-style red and white garland, sits with one hand raised. On the right throne a man in a brown-orange dhoti and white and red flower garlands, with a crown, gestures with both hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Between them, a seated attendant in saffron robes and a red head cloth sits in a central golden chair. A golden lion sculpture rests at the foot of the left throne, and a brass pot sits on the floor before the right throne over a red and patterned carpet.2012-04-27Photograph of a stage with a golden throne setup and two large painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with flaming crowns and raised weapons flanking the backdrop. Two seated men in orange and saffron robes sit on ornate gold thrones with red cushions; the figure on the left has a garland, bracelets and a rudraksha-style adornment, and the seated man on the right wears a garland, a crown-like headpiece and holds his hands in his lap, a microphone stand in front of him. A third person in orange sits centrally on a smaller throne in the background behind a golden lion sculpture. A brass-coloured kalasha-like vessel and a red-and-gold carpeted floor complete the setting.2012-04-27Photograph of a ceremonial stage with two gilded thrones flanking a central seated figure. On the left, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, seated with hands folded. On the right, an older man with a gold crown and a red-and-white flower garland, wearing a brown-orange robe, holds a microphone and speaks. Between them, a figure in orange with a red head cloth sits on a smaller gold seat, raising one hand. Behind them, large painted deity figures holding weapons and drums flank a shrine doorway hung with brass lamps and green leaf garlands. Red and gold carpets cover the floor, and a gilded peetha-style seat is in front. a person candidate is visible on the left, appearance-based only, with long hair, orange robe and garlands.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27