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Outdoor ceremony at a temple precinct. A central figure in long saffron-orange robes with a matching orange shawl sits on a gold-framed throne under a canopy of orange and white flowers, raising one hand in blessing. Red cushions and a fringed red and orange floral drape surround the throne, and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers decorate the platform. To the left, a standing attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala watches. A seated attendant in orange with a head cloth sits at the throne's base beside a small brass deity murti. Behind them rises a black stone vessel with floral garlands, set on a striped red and white surface. Several onlookers' heads appear in the foreground. Appearance-based cues on the throne figure are distinctive; a person is depicted in person, with the throne and ceremonial flowers marking him as the honoured seated figure.

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July 08 20092009-07-08Outdoor temple event with a golden throne canopy decorated with white jasmine, orange and yellow marigold garlands, and red roses. A man in an orange-saffron robe with bare feet sits on a red cushioned throne, gesturing with an open hand. A second man in orange robes stands at right, bending forward and holding a silver tray with sweets and a red flower. A black pillar with a lotus-like base and floral garlands stands behind, with pink and purple flowers and palm fronds at right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing consistent with the page's description, but the face and appearance are not distinctive enough to confirm identity. Bidadi temple setting.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08Outdoor ceremony in front of a large black lingam-shaped monument with garlands, with a red and white striped structure behind. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, under a canopy wrapped in orange and white flowers, surrounded by white jasmine and purple flower garlands. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes stand nearby; the one at left holds a golden vessel on a plate. a person in the seated saffron-clad figure, with his long dark hair and orange shawl as cues. Another attendant sits at right. Several people are visible, including partially visible onlookers at the bottom right.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A figure in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands, a large orange and white canopy above, and a long silver trident leaning beside him. He wears a red tilak, a white flower garland, and raises one hand in blessing. Behind him stands a large black Shivalinga with white and orange garlands, flanked by tiered red and white steps leading to a water tank where several people in white clothing stand in the water. Purple and orange flower arrangements and green palm fronds frame the throne, with a small brass deity murti at lower left. A black speaker sits at the side. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure, identified by his orange robes, flower garlands and throne with trident as the central figure.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A decorated ceremonial palanquin-style seat overflows with garlands of orange, white, yellow and purple flowers, with green fronds at its corners. A man in saffron-orange robes with a long white flower garland sits on a gold and red throne under an orange-and-white canopy, holding a silver trident, with a man in orange behind him. Below, a gold deity murti stands on a table beside offering plates, and seated devotees in yellow shawls and white clothing crowd the foreground. The backdrop is a striped red-and-white wall.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate golden throne-like palanquin on the steps of a water tank, the platform garlanded with orange, white and purple flowers and green leaves. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland and holds a trident, raising one hand in blessing. Behind is a large black Shivalingam with a tiered orange-and-gold canopy above the seat. Ritual brass plates with flower petals and offerings sit at the base. People stand waist-deep in the water on the terraced steps, some in white clothing. The figure appears to be a person based on the orange robe, long hair, and trident, seated in a ceremonial role.2009-07-08