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A seated figure in an orange robe and orange-red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, garlanded with multicolour flower necklaces, hands raised in a blessing gesture. Colourful confetti falls through smoky air in a temple hall. Behind the throne are gilded staffs and a deity murti with floral garlands. To the right, a standing attendant in an orange robe with folded hands stands beside a gold lotus-shaped pedestal. The floor is covered with confetti and an orange carpet.

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A photograph inside a temple hall during a celebration, with colourful confetti falling through smoke or haze. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a matching orange headwrap or turban and garlands of red and white flowers, sits on an ornate gilded throne with a gilded lion-shaped backrest and a gold canopy umbrella overhead. A standing attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and hands folded stands at right beside a window. Gold ceremonial staffs with finials flank the throne, and a gilded lotus-shaped pedestal sits in front. Behind the throne is a painted mural of a deity with garlands. A rainbow-decorated container sits on the floor in the foreground, and the floor is covered in coloured petals and confetti. a person: the seated figure wears orange robes, a turban and multiple garlands on a throne, with a standing attendant beside him.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back, trident-topped finials and a gold footrest. Garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers drape the throne and a long necklace hangs on the chest. Colourful confetti falls through the air and a grey smoke plume rises from a small multicoloured cylinder on the floor in front of the throne.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A photo inside a temple hall showing a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne under a gold canopy, wearing an orange robe, orange head wrap and layered garlands with red and white flowers and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, hands joined in greeting. Sparks and a bright fountain of fireworks rise from a colourful cylindrical firework base in the foreground, with confetti scattered across the floor and air. A standing attendant in orange robes and a bead necklace stands at right beside a window with folded hands. Gold ceremonial staffs and a trident-topped staff flank the throne, and a painted deity image hangs on the left wall.2010-11-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a gold canopy, framed by a garland of multicolored flowers. Gold-finished ceremonial staffs topped with trident, leaf and fan-shaped finials stand on either side. Colorful confetti falls through the air over a red-and-gold carpet, and a painted temple-gateway backdrop with blue drapes fills the background.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a gold ornate throne (peetha) on an orange-draped stage with navy curtains, a golden parasol above it, and a seated figure in orange robes with a garland of flowers. Coloured confetti falls through smoke rising from the front of the throne. A standing attendant in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at the right edge holding a rudraksha mala, beside gold flagstaffs with ornate finials. A printed backdrop of a stone temple pillar is behind the throne.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy umbrella, wearing a long multicolour garland and a rudraksha mala. He raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Gold ceremonial staffs with trident finials stand on either side, and a golden fan or chamara is at left. Confetti falls through hazy light in a temple hall with carved pillars and a deity murti visible in an arch behind. The figure matches the appearance cues for a person, seated in a role of honour on the throne.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05