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A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, set in front of a floral arch of marigolds, yellow and white flowers in red, purple and yellow bands, with a white bird motif above. The seated person wears an orange-red shawl, a green dhoti-style garment and an orange headwrap, with legs crossed and hands folded in the lap. The raised platform is draped in marigold garlands and lit by tall white lights, with water below. A person is partly visible at lower left in the water. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the ornate throne, saffron-orange shawl and headwrap cues, with a lowered gaze and feet bare on the dais.

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December 23 20112011-12-23A seated figure sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, set on a flower-decorated stage at night. He wears an orange-saffron shawl over the upper body, green silk dhoti-style lower garments, and an orange head wrap. Behind him a large floral arch of red, yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands frames a white and purple bird motif, with white flowers and leaf sprays at the top corners. Bright vertical lights stand at each side, and the stage front is draped in marigold and garland strings. Dark brick wall in the background. A small laptop-style screen sits to the right of the throne and a microphone stand is visible. Only one physical person is on the stage, with a few partially visible figures at the bottom edge.2011-12-23December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22A photograph of a flower-decorated altar set on water at night. A seated figure in orange robes sits cross-armed on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, beneath a large arch of yellow and white marigold garlands with a white bird motif. A second person in orange robes and white dhoti sits on the left beside a lamp, and a small child in red is partly visible in the water at the lower left. Flower garlands hang along the platform, and white-fabric lights stand at both sides.2011-12-22A night photograph of a floral-decorated stage in an outdoor setting. A seated figure on an ornate gold-framed red throne wears orange ochre robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold neck ornament, arms folded, with a flower-garlanded arch behind featuring a white bird motif. A second person in orange robes sits cross-legged on the stage to the left. Bright white lights flank the arch and strands of marigolds and garlands drape the platform. A small child is partly visible at the lower left edge.2011-12-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with an orange cloth draped over his head, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) on a floating platform in water. The throne back is framed by a large arch of marigolds, white flowers and red, yellow and purple garlands, with a white bird motif above. Flower garlands hang from the platform's base. Potted plants line a tiered wall behind, and a small head of a swimmer is visible in the water at lower left. The scene appears to be a night teppotsava (floating festival) procession. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes and orange head cloth alongside the ceremonial throne and floral decoration.2011-12-22A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne (peetha) at a Dasara celebration. The figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a long red and orange flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and a yellow marigold garland draped over the throne. Behind the throne is a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds with a red and white flower motif and striped arches of white and dark blue. White and orange flower arrangements decorate the stage in front, with a brick wall visible at left. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in person on the throne; the figure's shaved-head appearance and visible adornments are the qualifying cues.2010-10-17Night photograph of a floating flower-decorated platform on dark water during a temple festival. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-framed throne before a garland-covered backdrop with a white swan motif, flanked by floral arrangements and tall white lights. Yellow, orange, pink and purple marigold and flower garlands drape the platform's edges, and their reflections shimmer on the water. Two men in orange and white clothing stand waist-deep in the water beside the platform, and a tall lamp-like light illuminates the scene.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22Night photograph of a floral-decorated dais rising above dark water. A seated figure in an orange-red shawl and green garment, with a red head covering, sits on a gilded red throne framed by an arch of yellow, red, green and white marigold garlands. A bird motif with white wings is set above the throne. Two bright vertical lights flank the stage, and a partially submerged person in the water faces the dais. The reflections of lights and flowers ripple across the water. A candidate matching the page description is seated, with a visible cue of orange clothing and a head covering, so the appearance is only.2011-12-23