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A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure on a richly decorated throne (peetha) draped in red and white garlands and marigold strands. The seated person wears an orange-and-cream turban and a light robe, with a red garland over the shoulders. Around the throne, a group of men in white dhotis and kurtas, some wearing white garlands, stand and gather; one wears an orange shawl and holds a pink folder. Petals are scattered on the stage floor. Behind is a painted backdrop of stone temple pillars and greenery, with a colourful striped banner hanging at left and a brass oil lamp (deepam) at right.

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A photograph of a decorated ceremonial throne (peetha) at the front of a hall, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink, red and yellow flower strings. A seated figure in a cream-gold embroidered tunic and a light orange turban raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Around the throne, several people wear white dhotis and shirts with flower garlands; a man in a white shirt and a woman in a white sari with gold border stand at the right with palms joined in greeting. A man in orange vestments holds a pink folder, and others in orange and white stand nearby. Rose petals cover the floor. A painted temple-gateway backdrop and a striped red-and-gold pillar frame the scene.2006-12-29December 30 20062006-12-30A stage ceremony in front of a painted temple backdrop with red curtains and a decorated pillar. A seated figure on a gold ornate throne is garlanded with flower garlands and wears a saffron-and-cream turban and cream robes, holding a microphone. Around the throne, a standing man in white ritual clothes and an orange shawl holds a paper, a man in white kneels and others in white dhotis and garlands stand near. On the right, two women in white saris with gold borders stand with hands folded, one holding a garland. The floor is strewn with flower petals and garlands. Several people in white are visible, with a throne dais covered in white and orange flowers.2006-12-29A ceremonial stage scene in which a man seated on an ornate floral-garlanded throne is receiving honour from devotees. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban and a cream-gold embroidered garment, and holds a small object in his raised hand, with red and white flower garlands draped across the throne. Several devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas stand at the sides wearing marigold garlands, and one man in a white shirt and grey trousers presses his palms together. Two women in white sarees with gold borders stand on the right, one with her hands folded. Petals are scattered on the floor, and behind the throne is a painted backdrop of a temple gateway with carved stonework. A red curtain and a painted pillar appear at the left edge. The seated figure has long hair and a turban, but appearance alone is not a firm enough basis for an identity claim, so this is an unsure candidate in a role of seated honoured guest.2006-12-29A photograph of a ceremonial scene at an outdoor stage backed by a large printed temple-pillar backdrop. Seated centrally on a floral-decorated throne canopy is a man in a cream-coloured kurta and a saffron turban, wearing a long red and white garland. Around him, several men in white ritual clothes wear yellow and red flower garlands; one man in the foreground in a white dhoti bends forward, with an orange shawl draped over his shoulder. A gold ceremonial staff stands at right, and a woman with a garland sits at the far right edge. The throne and canopy are heavily garlanded with marigolds and red roses.2006-12-29A photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne under a canopy strung with yellow, red and white garlands, set on a stage in front of a painted temple backdrop with white sculptures of a bull and figures on top. The seated person wears a saffron turban and a gold-brown silk outfit, with a long red and pink garland hanging to the waist. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward at the foot of the throne, apparently touching or offering to the seated figure. To the left, a man in white with a red shawl and garland stands laughing, and two people in white with orange shawls kneel beside him, one holding a pink folder. Flower petals scatter the red stage floor. The seated figure has a turban and gold clothing but the image gives insufficient distinct cues to confirm identity, so the seated person is described by role only.2006-12-30A photograph of a festival scene on a stage draped with a painted temple backdrop showing nandi bulls and carved pillars. A man in a red and gold turban and cream garment sits within an ornate flower-decorated palanquin-style seat, heavily garlanded in red, yellow and white blossoms, while smiling. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt bows at his feet, and several standing men in white with orange shawls attend nearby, one holding a shawl. Petals are scattered on the red-draped platform, and a brass lamp stands at right.2006-12-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and pink flowers, with a canopy above and a red cushion beneath. The seated man wears a gold-embroidered beige kurta and matching trousers with an orange-gold turban and a red fan-shaped backrest behind him. An older man in white dhoti and shirt stands before the throne, reaching toward the seated figure's hand in a gesture of honour. A kneeling attendant in white with an orange shawl is at the lower left, and a garlanded man stands at the far left. Backdrop shows a painted temple-style architectural scene with stone pillars, and flower petals are scattered on the floor. The seated figure is not identifiable from appearance and no name is printed in the image.2006-12-30January 01 20072007-01-01A seated figure in maroon robes and an orange turban sits on a gilded throne decorated with a white flower garland and marigolds, on a red-carpeted dais under a white canopy. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis and women in white and blue saris wear orange shawls and stand in a line, some with hands folded, while a man in white leans forward to offer something to the seated figure. A large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds and pink blooms frames a framed portrait of a saffron-robed sannyasi. Scattered petals cover the floor.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01A photograph of a ceremony on a flower-decorated throne. A man in a cream and gold brocade outfit with a saffron-orange turban sits on a red-cushioned seat wrapped in dense garlands of red, pink, white and yellow flowers, holding a white cloth. Standing to the left, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl holds a pink sheet and speaks into a microphone, while another man in an orange shawl stands beside him and a young man in white with an orange shawl looks on. Behind them is a painted backdrop of stone temple pillars among greenery. Two carved golden lion figures sit at the base of the throne, which is also decorated with a small deity murti.2006-12-29