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A ritual abhishekam-style ceremony in a hall with deep red drapes. A central figure with long dark hair, a red-brown robe, a white-and-pink flower garland, gold necklaces and a red tilak sits on an ornate gilded throne flanked by carved lions and leopard-print cushions; the throne setting reflects the coronation theme of the page. Around him, several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some with ash markings on their bodies and orange turbans, sit on striped mats with a brass trident, a kalasha pot, a green-leafed offering, a coconut and brass puja vessels. A bronze figure of a standing female deity stands beside the throne. A woman-like devotee figure is not present; all visible participants are male.

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A ceremonial ritual inside a hall with red curtains and gold-toned decor. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-figure armrests and leopard-print cushions wears a pink-white flower garland, a gold necklace and a red sash; he is seated and not standing. Before him a priest in an orange dhoti holds a lit oil lamp, with a tray of offerings, a kalasha pot and brass vessels on a striped mat. Nearby a bare-chested man in orange holds a microphone and sits beside a bronze figure and a golden trident. Two more seated attendants in orange cloth and beaded necklaces are at the right edge.2017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05A photograph of a ritual scene in an indoor hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with lion carvings and a leopard-print cushion wears an orange-brown robe, a long pink-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and bangles, with long dark hair and a beard; the page does not confirm his identity, and his appearance alone is not enough to name him, so he is described by role as a seated figure on the throne. Before the throne, several men in saffron-orange cloths and rudraksha malas sit on a striped rug; one holds a lit oil lamp or aarti flame, another has his hands joined in prayer, and offerings sit on silver and brass plates. Nearby a trident stands upright and a small bronze deity figure is placed beside the throne. Red curtains hang behind, with incense smoke rising.2017-05-05A ceremonial puja inside a hall with red curtains and gold-finished decor. A seated man in a rust-red robe with a pink-and-white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-carved armrests, flanked by a golden lion sculpture and a trident. Before the throne, four young men in saffron-orange robes sit on a multicoloured rug around brass trays, lamps and offerings; one in a saffron turban holds a ritual vessel, another speaks into a microphone, and one seated figure wears a long saffron shawl over a pale garment. Pots of flowers and fruit sit on the floor, and a bald attendant stands by a pillar in the background.2017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne in a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind. He wears a rust-red dhoti, a gold crown with an orange-red cloth, a pink and white flower garland, and layered gold necklaces and bracelets, holding a silver staff in one raised hand. To his right stands a young attendant in an orange turban and orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala, hands folded in greeting. A golden lion-faced pedestal, a bronze figure, a silver trident and a golden draped cloth bundle are in front. a person's identity is not established from appearance.2017-05-05A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne in a temple-like hall with dark red curtains. He wears a rust-brown robe, a golden crown, a long gold-beaded necklace, a pink and white flower garland, and rudraksha beads, and holds a silver staff. A standing figure to the right wears orange robes and an orange turban with palms pressed in namaskar, and a golden makara figure stands at the right edge. At left, two attendants in white dhotis and gold necklaces stand near a trident and a brass or red-cloth offering. The throne has leopard-print cushions and lion-head armrests. a person: the seated figure has a crown, ornate gold necklaces and a flower garland, consistent with the throne-seated presentation of the event.2017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05