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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate silver throne with floral repoussé carving, hands pressed together in namaste and a multicoloured garland of pink and white flowers around the neck. Around the platform, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare-chested attendants stand with wooden-handled ceremonial staffs and a long gold-topped rod, while a brass oil lamp burns on a marigold-covered platform in front. A tent with orange and pink fabric forms the backdrop. a person seated on a silver peetha, with cues of dark hair swept high, saffron robe and floral garland; the page indicates his presence at this event.

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January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02January 02 20162016-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 31 20152015-12-31January 02 20162016-01-02Night photograph of an outdoor procession at a temple-style event. A figure in a dark brown-red robe and black hat sits on an ornate silver throne with floral carvings and a red cushion, wearing a garland of pink and white flowers. Around the throne, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand in a line, and women in maroon saris with gold borders stand nearby. Behind them are golden arched structures draped with red fabric and garlands, holding deity murti. Overhead hang decorated canopies, and an illuminated altar appears at the right.2016-01-02Night photograph of a procession. A man in an orange-red turban, orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a white flower garland sits on an ornate silver palanquin or throne with intricate repoussé floral carving and a silver canopy. He holds a long staff or rod in one hand. Around the palanquin, several men in saffron and orange robes and shaved heads walk closely, some carrying or steadying the palanquin, with a man in a white dhoti and pink-white shawl at lower right. Warm lamp light and a corrugated metal building behind.2015-11-21Night procession on a sandy ground under tent canopies. A silver ornate palanquin-style chariot carries a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a black cap and a red-and-green flower garland, with an orange cushion and oil lamps before him. Around the chariot, men in white dhotis with gold borders and white shoulder cloths walk alongside, some with rudraksha malas and sandal marks; one holds an orange bag. Behind, illuminated silver-and-red shrine palanquins carry deity murti. a person: the seated figure in saffron robes with flower garland, cap and ornate silver seat matches the page's event context.2016-01-02December 31 20152015-12-31December 31 20152015-12-31Night procession at a temple event: a central figure sits on an ornate silver throne (peetha) carried on a silver platform, wearing a dark curled hat, a maroon-and-saffron shawl and a fresh marigold garland. Flanking him are two illuminated golden shrine-carts (ratha) carrying decorated deity murtis with garlands and red canopies. Attendants in maroon/saffron robes with rudraksha malas walk beside the throne, and a man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left. Lamps and a pink-and-gold canopy glow in the background.2016-01-02Night procession at an outdoor festival. A seated figure in a red-brown robe and dark cap sits on an ornate silver palanquin throne with a floral garland, with a red cushion beneath. Several people in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand on either side, and others in red-brown saris and garlands walk alongside. Behind the throne, illuminated golden shrines and a deity murti with flower garlands on a decorated ratha or chariot with a golden bull figure are visible under a canopy. A white banner with a copyright line runs along the bottom edge.2016-01-02