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A stage scene with a large ornate gilded throne framed by carved golden arches and pillars. Seated on the throne is a statue or figure of a man with a maroon-and-gold turban, wearing a long garland of orange and yellow marigolds and a beaded mala, with a pink backdrop behind. Two young boys in foreground walk toward the viewer: the left boy wears a red-orange dhoti and sash with a rudraksha-style bead mala and a vibhuti or tilak mark, while the boy beside him wears a white dhoti with gold border and a white-and-gold shawl. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne. A third boy in white is partly visible at the far left edge. The stage setting suggests a dramatic performance or reenactment rather than a live throne ceremony.

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Stage performance in a decorated ornate gilded setting. Three young boys in front perform a dance: the left boy wears white dhoti with gold border and a red coral-bead necklace over a red shawl, the centre boy wears a red and gold garment with a dark rudraksha mala, and the boy on the right wears white with gold border, a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead while gesturing. A fourth boy in red and white stands behind on the left. Behind them a large gilded arched throne frame with pink backdrop holds a seated figure wearing orange and red robes, a turban-style headdress and a long garland of orange and yellow flowers, with a pearl garland draped beside. A brass lamp stand stands at right.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11Boys in red and white traditional attire perform a dance on a stage in front of an ornate gilded arch framing a seated figure draped in a red garland of orange and yellow marigolds, with a white floral garland as well. A boy in a red dhoti and shawl with a red tilak on his forehead smiles mid-step, while another boy in white dhoti with gold border and red beaded necklaces kicks his leg high beside him. An older youth in a red garment watches at left. Gold lamp stands and a pink backdrop complete the scene.2015-09-11Four boys stand on a stage in front of an ornate gold-framed arch and a seated figure with a red and gold turban wearing a large orange-red marigold garland. The boy at left wears white dhoti with gold border and a red sash with a red-orange shawl over his shoulders and a rudraksha-style red-brown bead mala. The boy second from left wears an orange-red cloth and dark rudraksha beads, and is smiling and gesturing. The boy second from right wears a white dhoti with gold border and a dark bead mala. The boy at right wears a white dhoti and red sash. A man in a pink-red robe stands at far left edge. The seated figure is a statue or effigy rather than a physical person, and no identifiable a person appearance is confirmed. A golden ornate canopy hangs above the arch, and brass lamps stand beside it.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11Four young boys perform energetically on a stage in front of an ornate golden arched shrine with a pink backdrop. Several wear red and white dhoti-style clothing with gold borders, rudraksha malas and red sashes. The central boy in a red garment is mid-step with one foot raised, and another boy at right touches his forehead. Behind them a deity murti is adorned with orange and marigold garlands.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11Photograph of a stage performance with three boys in traditional dress dancing before an ornate gilded arch and throne niche. The boy at left wears a white dhoti with gold border and a red shawl with rudraksha beads; the central boy wears a red silk dhoti with gold border and dark rudraksha mala; the boy at right wears white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala. Behind them a seated figure in red and orange robes wears a large orange-gold head covering and a thick garland of orange and yellow marigolds, set before a pink curtain. Brass lamp stands and a gold canopy frame the scene.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11Photograph of a stage performance in front of an ornate gilded throne arch with a pink backdrop. Four boys perform in the foreground: three in red and white dhotis with red and white shawls and rudraksha malas, one in saffron-red robes with a red shawl and dark beads, all with tilaks. A seated figure on the throne wears a red and gold turban, a marigold garland and a white floral garland, with a red-robed attendant at left. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage.2015-09-11Photograph of a stage performance with two boys in red and white traditional attire dancing before an ornate golden arched shrine. The boy in the foreground wears a red and gold dhoti, a red shawl, rudraksha beads and a bindi, lifting one leg in a dance pose with arms outstretched. Beside him stands a boy in white dhoti with a red shawl and beaded necklaces, smiling. Behind them an adult in white with a red shawl and glasses stands. Brass lamp stands flank the stage, and a figure in an ornate shrine is draped in orange and marigold garlands. Pink and gold backdrop.2015-09-11September 11 20152015-09-11