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A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage in front of dark maroon drapes. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a floral backdrop of yellow, red and white garlands wears a rust-orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala, and is framed by a golden canopy and a golden carved bull and lion figure. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt with a white shawl bows before the throne, while standing attendants in white dhotis and shawls, some wearing white and pale pink, stand to the right and left. a person cues: orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala on the throne. Four to six physical people are visible.

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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back before dark red drapes. He wears a long layered rudraksha-style mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, and one hand is extended. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders bow and attend: a man in white with a gold-bordered dhoti rests a hand on the head of a bowing person in white, and a woman in a white sari holds up a small paper, while others in orange garments stand nearby. A brass lamp stands at the left and a gold-edged dais sits below the throne. The appearance matches the a person cues of saffron clothing, turban and mala on the throne, so the seated figure is a person in person.2015-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22June 22 20092009-06-22A seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe and matching red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back and red cushions, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large garland around the neck, eyes closed, hands resting open on the armrests. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand nearby: one at left bends forward toward the throne, the other at right, with palms pressed together in namaste, is accompanied by a younger man in white. Red curtains, a gold lamp stand and a gold chariot-like carved panel frame the scene on a red-carpeted stage. Several people in white attire attend the seated figure, consistent with a devotional gathering.2015-11-22A photograph of a seated man on an ornate red velvet throne flanked by two golden lion statues. He wears a red-brown garment, a long floral garland of red, pink and white flowers, gold bangles and a gold pendant, with a red tilak on his forehead, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. Two devotees bow at the base of the throne: one in a white outfit with white flower trim and one in a green and blue sari with a white flower in the hair, touching the feet. Behind the throne stand two saffron-robed attendants with shaved heads and white tilak, one holding a camera. A standing older man in white dhoti and shirt watches on the left. Red drapes and a white air conditioner form the backdrop.2013-09-15A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-headed armrests and a golden crown-shaped canopy. He wears a red bindi, a red-and-beige rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Before the throne, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor: a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread, a woman in a white sari with gold border, and other women holding small items. Orange drapes hang behind, with garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers, and brass oil lamps stand at each side. Some framed temple-style background artwork is visible.2011-02-12A photograph of a golden throne (peetha) set before a temple-style backdrop with carved pillars. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, wearing a rudraksha mala and a flower garland; a gold umbrella stands above. a person is seated centrally on the throne, with garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers draped around it. Standing at the sides are a shaved-headed man in white dhoti holding a ceremonial fan, a woman in a white sari with green border, and women in white saris with red shawls. A man in white kneels at the base of the throne, touching the golden cloth, while another man in white and red bows in front. Trishul staffs flank the throne.2010-11-05A seated man in orange-red robes and a matching red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion before dark red drapes. A garland of marigold-like flowers hangs around his neck. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts bend forward to touch his feet and hands, and a woman in orange-red sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right with hands folded in reverence. A brass lamp stands on the left, and a golden ornate chair is visible at right. The scene appears to be a devotional darshan or padapuja. a person: the seated figure wears a red turban, orange robes and a flower garland, with a devotee-like group paying obeisance, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-11-22A seated figure on an ornate gold throne under a gold canopy is dressed in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, with a large floral garland of yellow, red and blue flowers across the throne back. A man in white dhoti and shirt on the left holds a ritual vessel, while a kneeling priest in white dhoti and a woman in a white sari with green and red border bow at the foot of the throne. Two women in white saris with folded hands stand on the right, and a gold trident stands beside the throne. The backdrop shows a painted temple scene. The seated figure has distinctive orange robes, turban and mala, consistent with the page's a person reference.2010-11-05December 23 20162016-12-23November 05 20102010-11-05December 22 20092009-12-22