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A photograph of devotees performing padapuja at a golden throne draped with garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing an orange turban, a red and gold garland and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold peetha with a trident and kalasha-like finials beside it. Several devotees kneel and bow before the throne: one in an orange shirt and grey trousers, one in a green shirt, one in a striped shirt and another in a white dhoti with a green shawl. Others with folded hands kneel at left, and a woman in yellow stands at right. A temple-style backdrop of carved stone pillars and a partly visible brass lamp frame the scene. a person is depicted as the seated figure, but appearance is only partly visible.

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November 05 20102010-11-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace, raising one hand in blessing. Devotees bow and touch the base of the throne while others stand watching in casual shirts; a man in white robes bends forward at the right, and gold trishula staffs flank the seat. A deity mural with a painted figure is visible in the background.2010-11-05A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests and gilded trident-topped staffs. The central figure wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a red-and-orange garland of flowers and a beaded red mala, and raises one hand in blessing. A bearded attendant in orange robes and a gold-beaded mala stands at left, gesturing toward the throne. In front, a man in a green shirt bows low and touches the gold base, which is strewn with flower petals, while a woman in a green-bordered white sari kneels at right. Standing devotees in orange, white and striped shirts crowd the left edge. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of deity figures in a temple setting. Overall this is a devotional darshan scene with worshippers honouring the seated figure.2010-11-05A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a festival stage. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a staff, surrounded by marigold garlands. Two devotees bow at his feet: one in a checked shirt and grey trousers, another in a green sari. A man in white kurta and a sannyasi in orange stand to the left with hands folded, a woman in a red and grey sari with folded hands stands at right, and a gilded lion figure sits beside the throne. Behind is a large banner with a smiling portrait and a painted goddess figure. The appearance-based label is a person, seated in the centre. The scene shows Navaratri-day worship with garlands and devotees bowing.2008-10-03A seated figure on an ornate gold throne under a gold canopy is dressed in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, with a large floral garland of yellow, red and blue flowers across the throne back. A man in white dhoti and shirt on the left holds a ritual vessel, while a kneeling priest in white dhoti and a woman in a white sari with green and red border bow at the foot of the throne. Two women in white saris with folded hands stand on the right, and a gold trident stands beside the throne. The backdrop shows a painted temple scene. The seated figure has distinctive orange robes, turban and mala, consistent with the page's a person reference.2010-11-05A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a gold canopy, draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with raised right hand in blessing. Around the throne, a man in white shirt bends forward toward the throne, another man in orange garments with a long grey beard stands nearby, and a woman in white with orange border stands at right; a child and a woman in beige bow low at the throne's base. Gold ceremonial staffs with trident and kalasha-like finials flank the throne against a painted temple backdrop. Several people are physically present in the scene.2010-11-05A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a temple-style hall, wearing saffron-orange robes, an orange head wrap, and a multicolour flower garland with a red-and-white mala. He raises one hand in blessing. Two men in white dhoti and shirt kneel or bow at the base of the throne, one attending near a brass vessel, and two women in cream and white saris with orange borders stand with hands folded to the right. Gold trishula staffs and a golden canopy frame the throne against a painted temple backdrop.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05July 16 20092009-07-16November 12 20102010-11-12A seated figure in a green saffron-toned robe and matching green turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and carved gold frame. A gold rudraksha-style mala and a red-orange cord hang across the chest. Hands rest folded in the lap. In front, several people sit on the floor in white dhoti-style garments: two shaved-headed men in white cloth with gold borders, and women in white saris with orange-red shawls. Gold ritual vessels, a gold stand, flower arrangements and a gold lamp stand flank the throne. Tall ceremonial banners with orange, green and gold patterned fabric frame the scene against a painted temple backdrop.2011-02-17