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A stage ceremony beside a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion. Standing nearby, a woman in a rust-brown sari and red beaded necklace looks toward him. An older woman with grey hair in a cream top and magenta sari presses her palms together in greeting. A man in a blue shirt and white dhoti and several other devotees in white and cream clothes stand at the right edge, while a figure in orange robes walks past. Red and multicoloured striped mats cover the floor and red curtains hang behind.

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December 12 20162016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene with a man seated on a swing-like palanquin frame draped with yellow and pink marigold garlands, wearing an orange-red turban, a saffron-brown garment and a pink flower garland. Beside him a man in white kneels with hands folded, while standing attendants in white dhotis and a woman in a purple and gold sari with a gold necklace look on. A gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion and red upholstery stands at left, and deep red drapes and a striped floor cloth complete the setting. A yellow cloth cushion and a white pillow rest on the platform.2016-12-12Ceremonial stage scene with a bearded man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-brown robe seated on a swing decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands, with pink flower garlands around his neck and gold ornaments. Behind him stands a gilded throne with a red cushion and a tiger-skin cloth. Several people in white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha necklaces, and a woman in a purple sari stand at the right, while a woman in a yellow sari kneels at the swing's base near a silver stand and red stool. The a person candidate shows a turban, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklaces, but appearance is only partly clear, so the label is probable.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a robed man in orange-red and a red turban seated under a floral-decorated swing frame hung with chains and marigold garlands. He wears a pink-and-white garland and gold armlets, seated on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth in front of a red velvet backdrop. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders stand and kneel in front of him with folded hands, with a kneeling man in white holding a bowl-like offering. A brass tray with a red cushion and yellow cloth sits in the foreground, and a lion sculpture rests by the throne. The scene suggests a festival ritual on stage.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene with a gold-and-red throne on the left topped by a gilded ornate backrest and a golden parasol. A man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style beaded neck adornments and a pink garland sits on a gold-framed seat beside a swing-like palanquin draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and gold chains. Nearby a man in white dhoti with gold border kneels and holds a chain, a woman in a purple sari with gold jewellery touches the swing, and another woman in a brown-and-yellow sari and a standing man in white dhoti join with folded hands. A deity murti in dark blue stands at the left edge. Striped red-and-multicolour floor mat, red curtains and a silver lamp stand complete the scene.2016-12-12A staged ceremonial scene on a stage with colourful striped floor mats and dark stage lighting. A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, wearing a pink garland and ornate gold necklaces, sits on a small raised seat with a dark canopy above. Beside a large golden throne holding a black deity murti draped in flower garlands and pearl necklaces, a woman in a blue and red saree with gold border stands in front, while other women in blue and purple sarees and a man in a white dhoti with a shawl stand with hands folded at right. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers hang from a frame in front of the throne. Golden ritual objects and a small red cushion rest on the stage. The centre man's clothing and adornments are the cues for a possible a person identification, so this is recorded as a probable appearance-based candidate.2016-12-12A seated man in a red-and-maroon robe sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, wearing a dark turban, a large orange-and-white flower garland and gold ornaments. He smiles and raises his hand in blessing while a swing-like gold frame strung with white flowers hangs above him. Several people in orange kurtas and white dhotis, plus a woman in a floral sari with red blouse, stand beside the throne and reach toward the frame. Ornate brass lamps and a gold trident stand at the sides on a red carpet.2016-05-24A photograph of a ceremonial stage scene with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth. The seated man wears an orange-brown turban, a rudraksha-style necklace of gold and a pink flower garland, and he is in orange-brown clothing; the presentation cues are a turban and ceremonial gold adornment, so this is a person candidate, seated and attentive. Beside a golden swing frame draped in yellow and pink flowers, a woman in a purple sari and a woman in a golden-bordered purple sari stand with folded hands, and a man in a white dhoti and orange-trimmed shawl stands with hands folded. Two more men in white dhotis stand at right. A pile of folded orange and gold cloths lies on a colourful woven mat beneath the swing. Red curtains and a backdrop screen form the setting.2016-12-12