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Outdoors at a stone ghat with red steps, a bearded man in a brown robe and a long garland of pink and white flowers sits on a dark-red cushioned seat, smiling and raising a silver trident-topped staff. Flanking him are brass trident-topped stands with crowns, and a second seated man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads sits to the right beside another figure in orange with a bead mala. Behind them, several people in green, yellow and white saris and white dhotis sit on the steps. Colourful striped cloths and brass vessels lie in front, with dark rudraksha malas scattered on the platform. a person is the seated man in the brown robe with the flower garland and staff, appearing as a sitting dignitary at a ceremony.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A seated bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a red-cushioned silver throne, holding a silver trident aloft with his right hand and eyes closed in a serene expression. Rudraksha beads hang at his neck, and a black braid rests beside him on the seat. Gold trident finials, lion figures and a tiered gold pot flank the stage. On the right, a bald elder in orange sits beside a lamp-like ornamental object. Behind, white-clad men with sandalwood marks and a woman in a green sari sit on red steps under colourful pennant bunting. Shaded spectators stand behind a chain-link fence at night.2016-12-23Night outdoor event on a raised stage with a brick-red tiered platform. A bearded man in a rust-orange robe and long pink-and-white flower garland sits on a red-cushioned throne flanked by golden lion figures, holding a silver trident-topped staff, with eyes closed. Beside him, a man in an orange robe sits on the right, and a man in a grey shirt is seated further right. Behind the stage, a row of seated people in white dhotis and saffron shawls, and a woman in a green sari with gold border, sit on steps. Above, a canopy of orange, yellow and green fringed cloth. Golden tridents and urns decorate the platform, and orange cushions lie at the left. Behind the stage a chain-link fence and crowd are visible.2016-12-23Outdoor evening event on red brick steps. Two men sit on ornate silver-and-gold thrones flanked by lion armrests and tall brass trident finials. The man on the left has long dark hair, a full beard, a brown robe, a flower garland and sandals, smiling. The man on the right wears orange saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and holds hands together in a seated greeting; a shaved-headed attendant in orange sits near him. Behind them, seated devotees in green and pink saris sit on the steps, and colourful striped cloth and orange shawls lie at the foot of the steps.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor evening ceremony on red brick steps with a seated row of figures before a backdrop of coloured cloths. Center: an elderly figure with a shaved head and long-sleeved orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold trident and kalasha finial behind. To the left, a bearded man in brown-orange robes and a white and red flower garland sits on a silver-framed seat. To the right, an elderly white-haired man in a yellow shawl and garland sits on a gold throne, with a gold trident beside him. Foreground devotees in orange and brown garments sit on the steps, and women in white saris with red-trimmed garments sit in the crowd; a shirtless man in orange cloth with a sacred thread sits near the center. Dress colours include orange, saffron, yellow and brown. Behind them, a few people in green and white saris and white clothing stand on upper steps.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23