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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with red drapes and grey stone-carved temple-style backdrop. A seated figure in a red and gold robe, wearing a flower garland, sits on a gold throne in front of a large heart-shaped floral frame with mirrored decoration. Four people in white dhotis and white garments stand in front of the throne performing a ritual, one holding a cloth to the seated figure's head. A golden ceremonial umbrella stands above the throne, and a second golden seat with a garland and gold parasol is at left. Brass oil lamps and a dark bronze vessel sit on the floor, and marigold garlands decorate the stage.

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Photograph of a stage ceremony at an ashram event. A seated figure in red and gold clothing sits on a golden throne-like seat under a heart-shaped ornate arch framed with coloured gems and marigold garlands, beneath a golden umbrella. Several people in white dhotis and white sarees stand on the golden platform, one reaching toward the seated figure, appearing to perform a ritual offering or blessing. A golden decorated throne with a lion-like carved base and a multicoloured canopy stands at left with garlands. Grey carved temple-style backdrop, red curtains, pots and brass lamps on the stage.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Outdoor temple-style stage under a white and red canopy shows a seated figure on a gold throne decorated with a large heart-shaped backdrop of colourful beads and flower garlands. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts or saris attend the seated figure, with one man in an orange-red garment and a figure in a white dhoti and gold sash standing nearby, apparently performing a ritual offering. Flower garlands hang in yellow, white and red. A large black cooking vessel sits in the foreground, a golden lamp stand and a brass kalasha stand to the side, and a fan is visible on the right. Attendees appear to be performing abhishekam or puja. The seated figure's identity is not visually established.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a temple-style event under a red and white canopy. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes with a red head covering and a purple flower garland sits on a golden throne before a large heart-shaped jeweled and flower-decorated backdrop. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some bare-chested, stand around the throne, with one attendant holding a fan-like ceremonial object and another offering aarti. To the left a golden palanquin-style canopy holds a deity murti with garlands, and a brass vessel sits in the foreground. Stone carvings and a dome-topped shrine structure form the backdrop, with a hanging yellow and multicolour umbrella overhead.2016-01-03A photograph of a temple-style ceremony on a stage with red curtains and a grey carved stone backdrop decorated with flower garlands. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts, some with red shawls, stand in a cluster around a golden seated figure and an ornate heart-shaped frame studded with coloured gems, with one man raising a long ceremonial object. On the left a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion and a multicoloured fringed parasol sits beside a brass vessel. Another figure in an orange-red dhoti stands at right with folded hands. The scene resembles an abhishekam or puja before a deity murti, with garlands of yellow and orange flowers draped across the setting.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03