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Photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A man seated on an ornate throne covered with red, white, yellow and purple flower arrangements and peacock-feather decorations raises his hands in a blessing gesture. He wears a red-orange dhoti-style garment, a gold ornamented necklace, a red-and-gold turban and a long pink-and-white garland. Behind him is a large arch of red, white, green and yellow flowers. Five people in white and cream clothing stand at left: an older woman in white, a woman in a blue-and-gold sari, and men in white shirts and dhotis, one holding a garland of yellow and white flowers and another holding a tray.

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January 09 20182018-01-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage where a seated figure on an ornate throne is being honoured with garlands. The throne is framed by a large arch of marigold garlands striped in red, white, purple, green and yellow, with a silver-embossed backrest and tiger-striped cushions. The seated figure wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange wrap and a long pink-and-white flower garland. Five people in white ritual clothes stand around the throne: an older man in white at right holds up a long floral garland, a woman in a pale blue sari holds a tray, and others assist from the left. Marigold festoons and a kalasha-like brass vessel stand at the base.2018-01-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage honouring a seated figure on an ornate throne decorated with a silver-toned lion-headed backrest and tiger-striped cushions. The seated man wears a saffron-red dhoti, an orange-red turban, and a white-and-pink garland, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible, and raises one hand in blessing. The throne sits within a large arch of concentric stripes in red, white, purple, green and yellow, framed by yellow and purple flower garlands and peacock-feather fans. Four people stand to the left: an older woman in a white sari, a woman in a blue-and-gold sari, an older man in white, and a man in white holding a tall garland of pink, white and red flowers; another man in white holds a tray. Peacock fans and a copper kalasha-style vessel stand near the base, with a stage backdrop of carved temple-like panels.2018-01-09Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-brass throne with tiger-stripe cushions, framed by a striped arch of red, white, green and yellow flower garlands on a stage. The seated person wears a saffron-and-maroon cloth, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange turban, and a long garland hangs from the throne. Four people in white stand before him: an elderly woman with grey hair and folded hands, a man in white shirt and mundu, an older man in white garments pouring or offering from a tray, and another man in white. Floral pedestal borders in yellow, purple and white surround the base, with a decorated kalasha-style vessel in front. The scene suggests a honouring ceremony with garlanding.2018-01-09A photograph of a stage puja during a ceremony in front of a large decorated arch of red, white, green, purple and yellow floral banding. Seated at the centre on an ornate throne is a figure in a maroon-red garment with a rose-coloured garland, a red turban and a crown-like headdress, flanked by orange-and-gold cushions. Before the throne, four people in white ritual clothes are garlanding the seated figure: one man in a white shirt and dhoti lifts a long white and yellow flower garland, another man stands behind, and an elderly woman in white and a woman in a pale blue sari hold offerings, one with a basket of flowers. Behind the figure stands a silver-ornate decorated panel with peacock-feather accents and a floral-bordered dais.2018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a stage. A seated figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece wears a saffron-orange garment and a white garland, sitting on a floral-decorated throne with orange tiger-striped cushions and a decorative back. Several people in white traditional clothing stand at left and centre: an elderly woman with hands folded in greeting, a man in white dhoti holding a tray with fruit and offerings, another man in white presenting a platter, and a woman in a light yellow sari. The throne arch is covered in yellow, red, green and purple flowers, with peacock-feather accents. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept hair, a crown and saffron clothing with a garland, consistent with the page's description.2018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style honouring on a stage. A seated figure on a red throne draped in a large garland of white, pink, yellow and green flowers has a gold crown being placed on his head by his hands; he wears a gold necklace and gold bangles and a saffron-coloured garment. The throne is decorated with a tiger-skin cushion, a gold lion figure and a rainbow-striped flower backdrop. Around him, several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand, one holding a woven basket and a woman in a dark sari holds a red bucket, and a brass trident stands nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a long-haired, ornately adorned appearance with gold necklace and saffron clothing, matching the page's event context.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage framed by a tall arch of yellow, marigold and multicolour striped flower garlands. A seated figure on an ornate silver throne wears a red-and-gold turban and red garments, holding a silver trident-like staff and a flower garland, with a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat; the figure's appearance is consistent with a person seated in a ceremonial role. To the left, several men in white dhotis and bare or sacred-thread-marked upper bodies, one with long hair and rudraksha malas, stand or walk; a bare-chested man in white dhoti carries a item across the stage. A woman in a pink sari with a long braid stands at right, and a flower-decorated platform with a tiger-striped cushion lies below the throne.2018-01-09