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Photo of a ceremonial stage with ornate gold thrones before a turquoise and yellow painted backdrop. Two large painted guardian figures with flaming crowns and raised weapons flank the scene. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange robe with a gold-beaded necklace sits on a gold throne with lion armrests, smiling and holding a white staff. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes and a red headcloth holds a mala near a small golden seat. On the right, an elderly bald man with white forehead markings, rudraksha beads and an orange cloth sits on a red-cushioned gold throne reading from a white paper. Red carpets lie on the floor and hanging brass bells decorate the doorway behind.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage inside a temple-like hall with painted guardian figures holding tridents and maces on either side. Three seated figures in orange clothing occupy gilded thrones with red cushions. On the left, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe, a gold ceremonial necklace and a bindi, and sits with hands folded on a lion-footed throne; he is a person (long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, orange robe) and is described only by appearance. In the centre, a seated attendant in orange wears a rudraksha mala and a red head covering. On the right, a bald elderly priest in orange wears a long gold necklace and reads from a sheet of paper. Green mango-leaf festoons hang above, and a gold kalasha sits on the floor.2012-04-27Three seated figures on ornate gold thrones in front of a painted blue shrine backdrop with two large painted guardian figures holding maces, one on each side. On the left, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland sits smiling, arms resting in his lap, on a gold throne with lion figures. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes and a red headcloth sits on a smaller gold seat in the background. On the right, an older bald man in orange cloth and a rudraksha mala holds a white paper and reads, seated on a red-cushioned gold throne. A patterned red carpet covers the floor. The left figure has cues consistent with the page's a person reference, though the appearance is not fully certain.2012-04-27A photograph of three seated men on ornate gilded thrones in front of a turquoise and red temple-style backdrop with painted guardian figures holding tridents and maces. The man on the left wears saffron-orange robes, a long gold-and-orange garland, and has long swept-back dark hair, smiling as he sits with hands folded and a silver staff across his lap; he has long hair, a crown-like adornment absent, and distinctive long hair and saffron attire, consistent with a person. The man in the centre wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated on a smaller throne. The man on the right wears orange robes, a white forehead band and a rudraksha mala, holding a sheet of paper and reading aloud. Gold-embellished lion figures flank the thrones and a jug stands on the floor; a dark doorway with hanging bells sits behind them.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A ceremonial scene on a bright stage with painted Hindu guardian figures in red and orange flanking the back wall. Three seated figures occupy ornate gilded thrones with red cushions and lion-shaped armrests. On the left, a long-haired young man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland smiles with hands joined, a person by appearance (long swept hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial garland). In the centre, a seated priest in red-orange robes and rudraksha beads sits between hanging brass bells. On the right, an older man with a white headband, rudraksha mala and orange-brown robes holds a sheet of paper while seated on a gilded throne. A golden pedestal and a patterned carpet lie in the foreground.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a ceremonial stage with three ornate gold thrones before a painted temple-style backdrop of colourful dwarapalaka guardian figures holding maces and conch. On the left, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a gold-bead garland and sits on a gilded throne with lion armrests. a person: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace, seated on the left throne. In the centre, a saffron-robed sannyasi with a red head cloth and rudraksha mala sits on a smaller gold seat before a dark doorway hung with brass bells. On the right, an elderly bare-chested priest with a white head band, rudraksha mala and orange cloth holds a white paper and sits on a red-cushioned gold throne. Red and blue carpets cover the floor.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27Three seated figures on ornate gold thrones on a stage decorated with large painted guardian figures holding maces, with garlands and hanging brass lamps. On the left, a long-haired man in saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and gold chains sits with palms pressed together and smiles. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes and a red head covering sits in front of a golden throne. On the right, an older bald man in orange robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and a headband, holds a sheet of paper and looks toward the figure on the left. Red carpets cover the floor and a golden lion sculpture stands beside the thrones.2012-04-27Photograph of a ceremonial stage with ornate gilded thrones upholstered in red, set before painted guardian figures with flaming crowns and mustaches holding staffs. On the left a smiling man with long dark hair wears saffron-orange robes, a marigold garland, rudraksha-style beads and a silver wrist band, seated on a gold-carved couch beside a golden lion. In the centre a figure in red-orange robes sits on a smaller throne and raises a hand in blessing. On the right an elderly bald priest in saffron-orange robes with a white bead necklace reads from a paper seated on a gold throne. A low golden stand and red patterned carpet occupy the foreground. a person cues: long swept hair, saffron clothing and a garland on the left seated figure.2012-04-27