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A photograph of a ceremonial reception before an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, backed by a large floral arch of orange marigolds, white jasmine, purple and red flowers, and a red-and-white sun-like floral motif. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the right beside the throne, appearing to receive garlands. Two men in orange and a figure in white dhoti stand near him, and a bare-backed priest in orange dhoti with a red-and-green border faces the throne holding a large flower garland. Several onlookers in white and striped shirts stand at the left. The backdrop is a dark blue curtain, and a small bird logo appears at the top left corner.

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October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage scene in an indoor event tent with a dark blue fabric ceiling. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a small orange-red turban, a large marigold garland, and an orange-and-gold draped cloth, and smiles while receiving a framed gift from a man in a white kurta. Around the throne, a man in orange robes and other attendants in cream and saffron clothing look on, and a pink lotus backdrop with a golden crescent and sun motif surrounds the seat. Several men in saffron and white garments stand to the left, and a gold lion-shaped support sits at the base of the throne. a person: the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, marigold garland and an orange-and-gold cloth on a throne.2014-05-21October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesJuly 15 20112011-07-15A ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with a large floral arch of marigolds in orange and yellow, purple, red and white garlands. On the left, a bare-chested man with a topknot and a saffron-orange dhoti and a yellow garland holds a silver tray of flowers and offerings. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds the tray with both hands, and beside him a man in white ritual clothing stands near. On the right, a man with long hair in an orange shawl and bare upper body, wearing a yellow and pink garland, reaches to take the tray. A golden ornate throne with red cushions sits at the right edge. Several people in the background are partly visible, including a figure in a white shirt holding a garland at far left.2010-10-24 +1 copiesMay 27 20152015-05-27July 17 20082008-07-17Photograph of a felicitation on a ceremonial stage in front of an ornate golden throne draped with red velvet cushions and a large floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A man with long dark hair in an orange robe and orange shawl, wearing a green-leaf and yellow-flower garland, stands before the throne with hands together. A bearded man in orange dhoti and orange shawl with a yellow-and-red garland offers him a large bunch of yellow flowers. Behind them, an elderly white-bearded man in cream clothes stands near a bare-chested young man in white dhoti with an orange-bead garland, and a shaven-headed attendant in white stands at the back. The scene suggests a welcoming garland ceremony with devotees and attendants.2010-10-24October 25 20102010-10-25October 24 20102010-10-24Devotional scene at a gilded throne (peetha) banked with marigold, yellow and purple flower garlands. Two priests in orange dhotis with bare upper bodies stand in the foreground: one raises a garland overhead, the other bows low and reaches toward the flowers near the empty red-cushioned seat. A man in a white-and-pink striped shirt stands at left, and a figure in white dhoti and an orange-wrapped priest stand behind. The empty throne is decorated with a red-and-yellow sunburst motif on the backdrop.2010-10-24A ceremonial scene at a tented event with red carpet and gold-and-red ornate seating. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind wears a red-orange robe, a red-orange turban and a long jasmine-and-marigold garland down the back; their bare arm bears gold bangles. To the left, several men in red-orange turbans, sashes and beaded necklaces stand attentively. Seated on a silver-framed bench in the lower right, an elderly bearded man in saffron-orange robes and matching turban sits with hands together, while another seated attendant in orange sits beside him. Behind them, a gilded throne and colourful flower garlands are visible, with other saffron-clad figures in the background.2015-01-13