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A photograph of a ceremonial stage scene with a bearded man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and tiger-striped cloth, wearing an orange-red turban, gold necklaces, bangles, and a pink flower garland over an orange-brown robe. A floral and marigold-decorated canopy hangs above him, and a heap of orange and gold cloth bundles sits beside the throne. Standing to the right, a line of devotees in white and gold dhotis, purple and gold saris, and shawls stand with palms pressed together in anjali. A large backdrop shows a dusk sky, and a colourful woven mat covers the floor.

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A ceremonial scene on a stage: a bearded man seated in a swing-like palanquin hung with yellow marigold garlands, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a saffron-orange turban, gold necklaces and armlets, and a pink-and-white garland. A man in white dhoti with a golden border kneels at the front, reaching toward the seated figure's feet near a silver tray. Behind, a gilded throne with a lion armrest and a tiger-skin cushion stands empty. Women in purple and gold saris and a man in white stand with hands folded in prayer on the right, and a bright striped floor mat covers the stage.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robe, with a pink flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Beside him, a figure in a white dhoti under a yellow flower-garlanded swing-like canopy kneels with hands folded. Behind, women in purple and gold saris and a man in white dhoti with a gold border stand with palms pressed together in prayer on a striped woven rug. Gold-and-orange cushions and a silver footstool sit at the centre.2016-12-12A ceremonial padapuja scene on a colourful woven rug in front of a golden throne with carved lion arms. A seated man in an orange-brown saffron-toned robe and orange turban, wearing a pink flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on a low stool while a kneeling man in white dhoti with yellow borders washes or touches his feet. Nearby, a woman in a purple sari and another in a gold-and-purple sari stand beside a golden swing decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands, with an older woman in purple and a man in white with yellow-bordered cloth standing behind. Several onlookers in white and gold attire stand at the back. Garlands and ornate gold decor surround the stage. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man in orange-brown robes, turban and gold necklaces, shown in a ritual role with a devotee washing his feet.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 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a figure seated on a red-cushioned seat beside a gilded throne-like canopy draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and pink flower garlands. The seated man wears an orange-red turban, a pink flower garland, gold ornaments and an orange-red garment, with a small red cushioned stool before him. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders and shirts stand and bow near the throne, one in a white shawl and another holding out his hands, while a woman in a purple saree with a long braid kneels on a striped rug. A kneeling man in an orange garment is at the far right beside a standing woman in purple, and a white fan stands at the right edge. Behind them is a dark deity murti with a crown, flanked by marigold garlands, against a magenta and dark backdrop.2016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage scene. A man seated on a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion wears a rust-orange turban and orange-brown garment, a long pink flower garland, and heavy gold jewellery; his eyes are closed. A bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads stands on the right, holding a yellow-orange cloth bundle, while another man in white dhoti and shawl steadies a tall garland-draped frame. A woman in a gold-and-purple sari with flowers in her hair kneels at the right holding a yellow cloth on a tray. A young man kneels at the left beside a silver vessel. Yellow marigold garlands hang from the frame and a red-cushioned footstool sits in front of the throne. Stage rug in multicolour stripes below.2016-12-12A man in a rust-orange turban and rust-red robe sits on a flower-decorated swing frame of yellow and pink garlands, with a pink garland draped over his shoulders and a gold armband. Beside him stands a gold lion-and-tiger-carved throne. Behind the swing, women in purple and patterned saris and men in white dhotis with garlands stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a kneeling figure is seated near a bundle of cloth. The stage floor is covered with a striped woven rug, and a large screen shows a pink sky. The man's appearance is consistent with a person cues: a turban, ornate gold ornaments and a flower garland, seated in a ceremonial swing as the central figure of the procession.2016-12-12