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Indoor photo under a corrugated metal roof of a flower-decorated golden throne, or peetha, garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow blossoms. A long-haired person in an orange saffron robe with a red and orange garland sits on the throne, and a child in a turquoise sari bends to touch the throne's base. Around them, people in white and cream clothing, some with orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads, sit or stand; a man in a red shirt and a woman with a white shawl are visible. A cameraman on the right films the scene, and a copper kalasha stands near the seated figures. a person is seated on the throne in the orange robe and garland.

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Indoor ceremony under a corrugated metal roof. A figure with long dark hair, wearing orange-saffron robes and a red-orange garland, sits on a gold and red throne decorated with white flowers and multicoloured garlands; a gold canopy hangs above. Around the throne, people in white and orange clothing sit on the floor, a man in a light shirt films with a camera, and a woman in a blue sari stands near brass vessels and a small ritual setup. The figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, a person cue, though the appearance is only partly clear at this distance. Roughly 20 people visible.2006-12-30A photograph of a devotional gathering in a decorated hall. A seated figure in orange robes and long dark hair, wearing red and orange garlands, sits on a flower-covered throne with a red cushion, smiling, with a golden figurine beside the seat. Before him a woman in a teal top and blue sari bends low, touching her head near his bare feet on a red mat. Nearby a woman in a white sari with gold border kneels, and a cameraman in white holds a video camera. Behind them a crowd of women in white and light clothing sit with hands folded, and a man in white stands at the right. Orange and blue festival banners hang overhead.2006-12-30A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and dim lighting. A man with long dark hair and an orange saffron robe sits smiling on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a garland-draped canopy, with a red cushion behind him. Several people stand or sit around the throne: a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands at left, another woman in a sari stands near center-left, and a woman in a teal blue garment stands in the background at right. Brass pots and a small pink object sit near the throne base, and a few onlookers in white and orange clothing sit on the floor. The scene appears to be a darshan or celebration gathering with the seated figure receiving devotees.2006-12-30A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed steel trusses. A person seated on a gilded throne (peetha) decorated with white jasmine garlands, red and yellow flower strands and a flower-festooned canopy sits centrally, wearing an orange robe with a red-and-white flower garland and red sandals. A man in white clothes stands at left with his back to the camera, and a crowd of devotees surrounds the throne, many in white garments, while several women sit on the floor at right and left. Brass vessels and a small offering stand sit near the throne base. The seated figure has long dark hair and appears to be a candidate for a person based on saffron clothing, flower garlands and a throne setting, though the appearance is not certain.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a procession palanquin in a covered hall lit by bright lamps. A seated man with long dark hair wears orange robes and a red garland over his shoulders, and is seated on an ornate golden throne decorated with white flowers, orange and red garlands, and a canopy. Standing and seated devotees surround the palanquin, including a woman in white and a few women in saffron shawls. A young girl in a blue and gold outfit stands near the throne, and a small figure in pink stands on the ground. Hanging decorative banners and a striped pillar appear in the background. The scene reads as a procession or ceremonial appearance, with a crowd of about twenty visible people.2006-12-30A photograph of a festival procession inside a temporary tented pavilion. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a red-and-pink flower garland, sits on a golden palanquin or throne decorated with white jasmine and multicoloured flower garlands, with a canopy overhead. Standing attendants in white dhotis and saffron shawls flank the palanquin, while seated devotees in white and coloured saris fill the floor. Orange bunting and a striped decorative pillar hang in the background, and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits at the base of the seat.2006-12-30A night photograph inside a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and orange triangular bunting. A seated figure in an orange saffron garment with a red shawl sits on a golden, flower-garlanded throne (peetha) decorated with white, yellow and magenta garlands. Devotees in white clothes gather around; a woman in white kneels at the foot of the throne, and others stand or sit on a green mat to the right, including a child held up in blue. A figure in white with a necklace stands near the throne, and a woman in an orange shawl stands at left. The scene suggests a procession or darshan with devotees offering respect.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30