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A seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin style cloth at the base, wearing a red turban-like crown and garlands, positioned on a red-carpeted stage at a stepped stone ghat. A shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robe kneels at the left foot of the throne, arranging items. To the left, a tall pillar is wrapped in marigold and multicolored garlands. Behind, a multi-coloured fringed canopy hangs above tiers of stone steps filled with seated devotees in white, orange and pink clothing, many with brass oil lamps set along the steps. A golden footstool sits before the throne.

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A photograph of an outdoor ceremonial stage at a temple courtyard. In the foreground stands an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth draped over its seat; a large portrait printed on paper is placed on the seat. Behind it hang long garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white marigolds. Tiered red stone steps are filled with seated devotees, many in white, saffron, green and pink clothing, with rows of small brass oil lamps lining the steps. A shirtless man in a white dhoti stands at right beside a brass lamp stand, and a woman in a blue sari stands near the throne. A brass ritual bell and a small offering with flowers sit on the red carpeted stage.2016-12-14December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white and red garland of flowers, sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat, gesturing with his right hand toward a crowd. The throne sits on a raised orange platform decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands, pink and orange blossoms, and palm fronds. A yellow and blue canopy with tasselled fringe shelters the platform, and a stadium-style stand of red seating rises behind. Devotees in the foreground reach upward with hands and flowers toward the platform, and a few people stand at the right edge. Scattered rose petals cover the orange carpet.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA seated man in orange-brown robes, wearing a saffron-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned armrests under a white canopy fringed in blue, red, yellow and orange tassels. Behind him hangs a wall of marigold and purple garlands. Seated devotees in front, many bare-chested or in white dhotis and orange saris, face him on a colourful striped mat, and a woman in orange sits near the front. Rows of red chairs stand to the left. At right, a gold-edged offering stand holds a folded cloth beside metal pots, and a few people stand behind the stairs. Overall this is a ceremonial satsang or pada puja setting.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers and fern fronds, on a raised orange platform. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a red-and-white garland and a rudraksha-style mala. Two attendants in orange-red robes stand beside him, one holding a tall brass trident and the other a folded orange cloth. Trident-shaped brass staffs and floral arrangements frame the throne. Behind, rows of empty tiered stone seating lead to the crowd gathered at the base. Tiered stadium seating and devotees in front of the platform complete the scene, which appears to be an outdoor ceremonial gathering.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA figure in a saffron-orange robe stands barefoot on a raised orange-draped stage, with a long swept-back hair and a multi-strand garland of white and purple flowers around the neck and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, heavily decorated with yellow, orange and white flower garlands and palm fronds. A red umbrella with tassels stands at the upper right. Behind the stage, tiered red steps lead up to an open-air bathing area. A large crowd of people surrounds the platform, some raising hands, and a man on the left holds a trident. a person is the saffron-robed figure with long hair and garlands, standing beside the throne.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a maroon turban, rust-coloured draped garments, a white flower garland and layered gold necklaces, holding a ceremonial trident. Seated on the red-and-multicolour striped mats in front of him is a large group of devotees: bare-chested men wearing rudraksha malas, women in saris and salwar kameez, and a woman in an orange shawl. A person in white and a figure with long light hair are among the audience. Behind the throne stands a tall pillar wrapped in colourful marigold and flower garlands, and a metal stand and bucket sit near the steps. Some devotees have brass plates with offerings in front of them. The man on the throne has distinctive long-hair and ornament cues and an appearance-based candidate label applies to him. Dress colours are reported as seen, with no event context from the page.2016-12-03