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A seated man in a purple dhoti and maroon head turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne with a maroon cushion, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. He wears a white and purple jasmine-style garland, gold bangles and a gold pendant. The throne back is framed by a large arch of marigold and bead garlands in purple, yellow, green, red and white. Two painted standing dvarapala-style guardian figures with gold crowns and garlands flank the throne against a blue and gold temple facade.

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December 14 20112011-12-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a deep red turban and purple robe sits cross-legged on a gold throne (peetha) before a temple backdrop with painted pillars. He presses his palms together in greeting, wearing a long white and multicolored garland with gold armbands. The throne is draped with a multicoloured floral arch of yellow, green, purple and red blooms, and two gold-and-white dvarapala guardian figures stand on either side holding staffs. Pada-puja (padapuja) is the ritual setting. Based on the page's description, the seated figure is a person, identified by a crown-like turban, ornate gold jewellery and the honoured throne setting, while the figure's appearance alone is only partly clear.2011-12-14December 14 20112011-12-14A seated figure in a purple dhoti and maroon-and-gold head wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) at the front of a temple hall, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. A long white and multicolored garland drapes over the shoulders and throne. Flanking the throne are two standing deity statues with crowns, gold waist cloths and garlands, and a flower-decorated arch frames the seat. The setting suggests a pada puja, with a small offering of leaves at the base of the throne.2011-12-14 +1 copiesDecember 13 20112011-12-13December 17 20112011-12-17December 14 20112011-12-14A seated figure sits cross-legged on a gold-edged throne with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes lowered. The throne is draped in garlands of yellow and white flowers and a deep maroon-and-yellow floral arch frames the seat. The figure wears a cream headwrap with a small jewelled ornament, a green dhoti and an ornate gold crown sits above the throne. Two painted deity statues flank the seat, each with multiple arms, gold jewellery, garlands in red, yellow and white, and holding ritual implements. Gold-embossed platform and temple walls surround the scene.2011-12-13A seated figure with folded hands sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne (peetha) with a red velvet seat, framed by a rainbow-coloured floral garland arch of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. He wears a saffron turban, a red-and-gold dhoti and a garland of white and yellow flowers draped around his neck, with gold bracelets on his wrists. Flanking him are two painted dvarapala guardian figures with raised arms holding a trident and a fan-like object, dressed in orange and green. Behind is a gold-and-brass shrine with lamps and a golden kirtimukha-style arch. A pada-puja setting is suggested by the throne ceremony. The person is shown in an appearance-based candidate role; identity is not established by the image. Photograph of a temple scene with one physical person visible.2011-12-12 +1 copiesA seated man in white ritual dress sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion and gold lion armrests, hands pressed together in namaste at his chest. He wears a maroon turban with a white ornament, a white dhoti with a striped tail, multiple beaded necklaces, and gold armlets. Two gilded lion sculptures flank the throne, and two tall painted deity statues stand on either side, one holding a trident and a flame. The walls are painted in red, green and gold with an arched doorway behind.2011-12-31A seated man in purple dhoti and a maroon turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a gold-edged, red-cushioned throne-platform. He wears white and multicolour garlands and gold bangles. Behind him is a tall arch of garlands in purple, yellow, green, red and white framing the throne. Flanking him are two painted standing deity figures with raised hands, and the pastel-coloured temple architecture has ornate pink and green pillars. The scene depicts a pada-puja ceremony.2011-12-14December 15 20112011-12-15