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A photograph of a decorated stage in a hall with red carpet and a white runner. At centre, a man in white ritual clothing with a white turban and a flower garland sits on an ornate cushioned throne-like chair with red and gold upholstery, holding objects in his hands. Behind him a large leafy tree branch arrangement with green foliage rises over a golden backdrop trimmed with marigold-style flower strings. Flanking the throne are two tall arched panels with floral and red chevron decoration, each holding a printed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron-coloured robes with a rudraksha-style necklace. Flower petals are scattered on the platform in front, and two pedestal fans stand on the stage. The rest of the room is bare, with ceiling fans overhead.

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A photograph of a staged convention platform with a red carpet covered in scattered white flower petals in the foreground. A seated figure in white and yellow robes wears a white turban and a long white flower garland, sitting on a cushioned throne with orange and red upholstery in front of a tall leafy tree branch arrangement. Flanking panels show large framed portraits of a long-haired figure in saffron-toned robes, decorated with ornate gold-and-red borders, peaked canopy tops with lamp motifs and stripes, and electric pedestal fans. a person: the seated figure has long hair and a ceremonial garland, and the central throne setting is consistent with a person convention dais. The seated person is a single physical figure; the framed portraits are depictions and not counted.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A seated figure in an ornate throne-like armchair with striped red and cream upholstery, placed on a raised platform covered with flower petals and garlands. The figure wears white and gold draped clothing and multiple beaded garlands, with a dark head covering. Behind the seat, a tall leafy potted plant and decorated pillars with mirror work and peacock motifs frame the stage. A portrait on the right shows a figure in white, and a kalasha-style emblem is on the wall. A standing fan and a red floor carpet are visible.2006-07-30A photograph of a decorated stage at an indoor convention hall. A seated figure in white and gold clothing with a white head covering and a garland of flowers sits on a cushioned throne with red and gold upholstery, set on a raised white platform strewn with flower petals. Behind the throne a large leafy tree branch arches over a backdrop of yellow and gold floral decoration. Tall framed panels on either side, edged with marigold-style garlands and green-red-white chevron patterns, display large portrait images. Standing electric fans and a red carpet complete the setting, with ceiling fans and light fixtures visible overhead.2006-07-30July 29 20062006-07-29A dim hall set up as a stage for a convention. Centre: a red and white upholstered armchair, decorated with garlands and draped fabric, holds a seated figure dressed in white with red and white garlands and a dark head covering; a white dais below is heaped with flowers. Behind it stands a green leafy backdrop with decorative silver-toned panels and a shrine-like arch bearing a deity emblem. On the right a framed portrait is displayed. A pedestal fan stands at left and a red carpet covers the floor. No other people are visible.2006-07-30Photograph of a ceremonial stage at an indoor programme with a red carpet. A seated figure on an ornate floral-decorated throne wears a white turban and white robes and a long garland, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. Dense green leaves and vines frame the throne, with decorated arches and a backdrop painted with a large portrait. Around the stage, several people in white and saffron/orange garments sit or stand, including women in white saris with gold borders and men in white with orange shawls. A cameraman with a video camera stands at left. A flower-strewn platform sits in front of the throne.2006-07-29December 15 20072007-12-15A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushioning, framed by a flower-garland arch of yellow and purple blooms, on a raised white stage. The figure wears a brown robe with a green cloth draped over the lap and a white head covering. Behind the throne, a painted backdrop of a large tree with green leaves and small fruit fills the stage, flanked by navy curtains and red-and-gold hanging decorations above. A white flower-covered platform with a small rug sits in front. Only one person is visible. The figure's appearance does not clearly match the appearance-based cues needed for a confident identification, so the seated person is described by role only.2009-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated white and red throne platform beneath a leafy tree-like canopy inside a hall with patterned drapes. The central figure wears a white and gold cloth, a long garland of flowers and a gold necklace, and raises both hands near a white head covering. Around the throne, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left holding a microphone, a person in white and green stands with a white cloth draped over the shoulder, and seated attendants in white and saffron-orange clothing sit near the platform. A video camera is raised at the left edge. Red carpet covers the floor and flower petals line the base of the throne.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A seated man in a cream-white silk kurta with a matching dhoti-style wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a small canopy topped with white beaded fringe. The stage behind is decorated with banana plant leaves, strings of purple and yellow marigold garlands, and green-and-gold kalasha pots at the sides. Potted flowers and vases of wheat-like stalks flank the throne on a white stepped platform. The setting suggests a peetha-style darshan stage. Only one person is visible on the throne.2008-12-26