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A photograph of a ceremonial stage event with a seated figure on a large throne covered in multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. Above the throne stands a dark deity murti, decorated with garlands and a golden umbrella-shaped canopy. The seated man wears a golden crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with a pink-and-white garland draped over his shoulders. Seated in rows below on a striped cloth are devotees in orange and saffron garments, white dhotis and bare-chested priests with sacred threads, some wearing white and cream clothes. A pastel pink-and-purple sky backdrop fills the top of the frame.

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A large stage event with a seated figure on a red throne decorated with a tall arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white. Above the throne stands a dark deity murti with a golden canopy/kalasha-like ornament and garlands. The seated central figure wears a saffron-coloured garment, a rudraksha mala, a pink garland and gold ornaments, with a golden halo behind the head. A trident-like ceremonial staff stands at the left side of the throne. In front, a row of devotees sits on a striped cloth: women in orange and saffron saris and men in white dhotis with orange upper cloths and bare upper bodies with tilak marks, some seen from behind. A pink-purple sky backdrop and a white fan are visible at the right. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person description in the event context, but identification is uncertain.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23A seated figure on a red and gold throne decorated with a large arch of multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple, with a golden kalasha-style crown above and a trident leaning on the side. The central figure wears ornate gold necklaces, a long mala and a golden crown, with a bare upper body and a white dhoti. Before him a wide audience sits on a striped rug, including people in orange and saffron saris and white dhotis, several with long braids, and a few men bare-chested with white cloth wraps. A pink-purple sunset backdrop fills the background. Depiction of a large devotional stage event with a central figure in a person-style ceremonial dress is probable; the specific identity remains uncertain from appearance alone.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23 +1 copiesA large stage event with a central figure seated on a red cushioned throne framed by an arch of rainbow-coloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, orange and purple. A bearded man in orange-toned ornate clothing wears a gold necklace, a flower garland and a gold crown-like headpiece; he appears to be in a position of honour. Above him is a dark deity murti with a gold covered vessel or kalasha-like object placed before it. Seated in rows below on a striped cloth are devotees: several women in orange and saffron saris with long braided hair, and bare-chested men in white and orange dhotis with sacred markings on their arms. A trident-shaped ornament hangs at the side of the throne. The backdrop is a pink and purple sky projection. A visible portion of the caption suggests a birthday celebration, but this is not shown in the image itself.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man on a large throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with a gold ceremonial umbrella above him. He wears a gold necklace, a flower garland and a saffron-coloured cloth, and a tilak marks his forehead. Around the stage, rows of devotees sit facing him; several are bare-chested with white dhotis and orange cloths, and women wear orange, green and teal saris with long braids. A large deity murti stands behind the throne against a pink-violet sky backdrop, with a trident placed beside the seat. a person seated on the peetha, with cues of saffron clothing, gold necklace and garlanded throne. The setting is a festival-style stage event.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Behind the throne a dark deity murti with a gold canopy and marigold garlands towers above, and a trident stands at the left of the throne. In front, a row of devotees seated on a striped mat wear orange, yellow and white garments, several with long braided hair, some bare-backed with sacred markings. A purple-pink sky backdrop fills the screen behind the stage.2016-12-23