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A staged cultural performance on a red carpeted stage with a red backdrop. A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion armrests wears a rust-orange wrap, a red turban with a jewel, and a beaded mala; the throne is backed by a tiger-skin cushion. A trident stands beside the throne. A standing attendant in a white dhoti and gold necklace holds a hand near the throne. Two drummers in red shirts and teal dhotis perform in the foreground, one playing a frame drum, while a seated man in white with rudraksha beads and several women in saris watch. a person cues are the throne-seated figure's turban, orange wrap and mala, but the page does not confirm his presence.

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May 01 20162016-05-01A photograph of a cultural performance on a red-carpeted stage in front of a red draped backdrop. Two drummers in red shirts and teal dhoti-style trousers with ankle bells play large hand drums and dance in a crouch, one with a drum held at his side and the other beside him. Seated on a gilded, ornate throne flanked by golden lion figures is a central figure wearing a red and gold turban, a brown-orange robe and a gold necklace, with a red cushion on the seat. Behind him stand attendants in saffron and orange garments, some with rudraksha-style malas, and a golden trident is visible at left. Women in sarees sit on the floor at right, one in a teal outfit and another in a white and red saree with a red blouse, and a drummer in a red top and teal trousers plays a large drum at right. Tall white and gold carved decorative panels frame the scene, with a brass lamp stand and a fan nearby.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A seated man on an ornate silver throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, purple and white, holding a ceremonial staff. He wears a gold crown-like headpiece, a red-orange dhoti-style garment, a gold necklace and a red and white mala. Standing to the right, a bare-chested priest in saffron-orange cloth holds a lit multi-wick oil lamp aarti and a bell, beside a golden standing figure. At left, a bearded man in an orange turban and saffron wrap speaks into a microphone, and another orange-clad person stands with hands folded behind him. Red carpet, a red backdrop and a floral offering are visible. Appearance-based candidate on the throne: Swamiji (probable), seated in a throne with garlands, crown and gold necklace.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA stage performance on a red carpeted platform in front of an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat. A performer in a full orange-and-black tiger-striped bodysuit with a tiger-face headpiece crouches low in the foreground, one hand raised. Seated on the throne is a figure in a rust-red robe and red turban wearing a long beaded mala. A tall golden trident stands to the left. Around the stage, seated and standing participants wear white dhotis and cream shawls with rudraksha malas, and women wear red and pink saris. A small girl in a teal outfit sits at right. A red-and-gold backdrop and a standing fan complete the scene.2016-05-01A stage performance in a golden-throned setting. A figure in a red shirt and teal dhoti-style trousers, with a black headband and a sash at the waist, dances forward with raised arms, holding a long wrapped drum-like object. Seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with tiger-striped cushions is a person in a rust-orange robe with a red turban, a gold necklace and a shawl, appearing to watch the performer. Seated on the floor to the right are a woman in a red-and-gold sari with jasmine in her hair, a young girl in teal, and other seated performers, with a standing fan and a carved cream-colored backdrop. a person appearance is uncertain; only a seated figure in orange robes and a turban is visible.2016-05-01A cultural performance on a red stage in front of an ornate gold throne with carved lion and tiger motifs. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala sits on the throne, with a crowned figure in orange clothing standing to the right. In the foreground, a drummer in a red shirt and teal trousers plays a large barrel drum while another performer in red and teal dances with outstretched arms. Other attendants in white dhotis with orange borders and orange garments stand and sit at the edges, and a trident stands near the throne. Red drapes frame the backdrop.2016-05-01A photograph of a staged cultural performance on a red-draped stage. In the foreground a performer in an orange tunic with a large ornate green and gold breastplate, a colourful feathered and beaded headdress, painted face and a decorated stick or staff in hand strikes a dramatic pose. Behind him a seated figure on a gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion wears a rust-coloured robe, a matching turban, a beaded necklace and a gold chain, while a gold parasol canopy stands above. Several people in white dhotis with red and white garlands and rudraksha malas stand or sit at the sides. Gold lion-form ornaments and red velvet cushions decorate the throne area.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A red-carpeted stage at a cultural event under a red fabric canopy. In the foreground, two drummers in red tunics with gold trim and teal dhoti-style trousers play a drum and wooden sticks; one wears a yellow headband. Behind them, a robed man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands beside a golden trident and a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests, the seated figure wearing a red-and-gold turban and garlanded in orange. Several men in saffron and orange robes with beaded malas stand or sit nearby, and children in pink and teal dress sit at the right edge. A gold-framed ceremonial throne occupies the upper centre.2016-05-01