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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne at a crowded outdoor festival. He wears a maroon-brown wrap, a long rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with a pink-and-white floral garland draped over his shoulders and a red tilak on his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he has a full beard. Gold trident-tipped staffs and brass lamps flank the throne, with a purple and gold floral canopy above. In the foreground, shaven-headed men in white dhotis and a woman in orange sari stand with their backs to the camera, and a crowd of devotees in white and bright colours fills the background, with oil lamps and incense smoke visible. a person is seated on the throne during a procession.

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December 06 20162016-12-06 +1 copiesDecember 06 20162016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06A photograph of a ceremonial procession at night. A central figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) carried on a palanquin, wearing a brown-and-saffron robe, a rudraksha-style necklace and a pink-and-white flower garland, smiling with a shaved-looking black hair and a trimmed black beard. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by the swept-back long hair, saffron-brown robe and ceremonial gold necklaces, but appearance is uncertain. Shirtless and white-clad attendants in the foreground carry oil lamps (lamps with flames) and walk beside the palanquin. Golden trishula staves stand at each side, and garlands of marigold and white flowers hang along the left. Behind, a dense crowd of devotees, many in white and orange clothing, sits in rows holding small lamps.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06Evening procession scene at an outdoor ashram event with a large crowd seated on tiered steps behind. In the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a maroon-brown cloth, a pink-and-magenta flower garland, layered rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold pendant; the figure carries trident-topped gold staffs and gold kalasha finials at either side. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a white forehead mark stands at the right with palms pressed together in greeting. Seated devotees in the foreground, several bare-chested with rudraksha necklaces, face the throne, and the background is lit with warm lamps and floral decorations. a person: the seated figure's long hair, ornate gold throne and rudraksha-and-gold adornments fit the candidate, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2016-12-06 +1 copiesDecember 06 20162016-12-06Evening procession photo at an ashram gathering. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushion wears a rust-brown robe, a pink flower garland, rudraksha and gold-coloured necklaces, and smiles. He appears to be a person candidate with long swept-back hair, beard and distinctive adornments, so this is an in_person candidate with uncertain appearance. Beside the throne stands an attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white tilak, holding a gold trident-topped staff. Gold trident staffs and a decorated canopy frame the throne. Shirtless men in white dhoti in the foreground face the throne, and a large audience sits in red seats behind, with lamps and flowers. A procession with a palanquin-style throne is shown.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06A photograph of a festival procession at night. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a brown-maroon robe, a pink-magenta flower garland, a gold chain necklace and a beard, smiling. Beside the throne a standing woman in orange robes and a white forehead marking holds a rudraksha mala. Golden trident-topped staffs stand in the foreground, and bare-chested priests in white dhotis with sacred threads are seen from behind. Behind them a large seated audience in saffron, pink and blue clothing fills the tiered stands, with oil lamps glowing and garlands of marigold-like flowers hanging at upper left.2016-12-06Photo of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a rust-brown robe with gold trim, a pink-and-white flower garland, and a beaded necklace. He has long dark hair and a full beard. Gold trident-topped staffs flank the throne. In the foreground, shaved-headed men in white and bare-chested devotees face the throne, some with hands folded. Behind them, a large crowd sits in rows, many with hands folded in prayer, and small oil lamps glow among them.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06