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A seated figure in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers, raising one hand in blessing before a red and white patterned backdrop. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at right, extending his hands toward the throne, while a woman in a white sari with yellow border stands at left beside a small table, and another person in orange clothing stands at far right. Brass oil lamps hang from the pillars on either side, and vases of yellow and orange flowers sit at the base.

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August 25 20092009-08-25A photograph of a padha-pooja ritual in a richly decorated room with red and pink patterned wall hangings and gold-framed arches. A man in orange robes sits on a gold throne draped with yellow and red flower garlands, with a red cushion beneath him. A man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers bows toward him with hands together, while a woman in a white sari stands nearby. On the right, a person in orange robes holds a tray of offerings, and brass oil lamps hang from the top of the frame.2009-08-25August 25 20092009-08-25A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion, a footstool before it, and a garland of red and white flowers arching above. Two people in white stand before the throne, one bending forward with hands extended toward the seated figure, a woman in a white sari with gold border bowing beside them. A young man in orange stands behind, a brass lamp stand to the left, a fan and a small table with fruit on the right, and a golden curtain and orange backdrop behind. The seated figure's hair is short and dark, with no crown or turban visible; cues are insufficient to confirm identity.2009-07-16December 05 20092009-12-05December 05 20092009-12-05August 30 20092009-08-30August 02 20092009-08-02A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and orange shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red tiger-striped cushion, holding a small white card or paper. Before him stands a man in plain white kurta and white trousers, facing him with hands near the throne. Golden lion-head armrests, a garland of white and yellow flowers with red blossoms across the throne back, and a red-draped table holding fruit flank the scene. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right, and another man in orange robe stands at left; a woman in white sits near a small table in the background against a glowing golden-orange backdrop.2009-08-18August 25 20092009-08-25A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large ornate gold throne (peetha) backed by a gold halo-shaped frame decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, set against an orange and yellow painted backdrop. A figure in orange saffron robes sits enthroned on a red cushion. In front, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers leans in and places a garland or offering around the seated figure's neck. To the left, a man in orange robes bends low at the foot of the throne, and a woman in a white kurta and red shawl stands beside him. On the right, a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands observing. Brass offerings and flowers rest on the floor beside the throne. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person by orange robes and a central, honoured position on the throne, though the face is not clearly visible from this angle.2009-07-21a person (appearance-based label) seated on an ornate gold throne with a red-and-gold tiger-striped cushion, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a long white flower garland and a sandalwood tilak on the forehead. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to clasp his hands and greet him. To the right, a woman in a white sari with gold bangles stands nearby. Behind the throne is a decorative arch of red and white flowers set with coloured stones, and draped fabric backdrop. Apples sit on a tray at the left edge.2009-07-30