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A man with long dark hair and a short beard stands beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange robe and a large garland of yellow and red flowers, his hands pressed together in greeting. Facing him at the right, a woman in a white sari with a red and gold border bows with flowers in hand. Behind them, several men in orange and saffron robes stand in a covered hall with scaffolding and tall bamboo poles, one holding a camera; a shaved-headed man in white stands at right. The setting appears to be an evening gathering under a temporary roof, with a small deity murti shrine visible at the upper right. Seven or so physical people are visible.

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May 24 20182018-05-24A photograph of a long-haired man in a rust-brown robe and shawl, wearing a thick red and yellow marigold garland, standing with palms pressed together before a gilded throne with red cushions. Beside him, a shirtless young man in an orange dhoti-style cloth and beaded necklace holds a brass tray with red kumkum and a brass trident-topped stand nearby. Behind them, a fan, scaffolding and string lights suggest a temple hall under construction. a person: the long swept-back hair, rust-brown robe, garland and gilded throne match cues associated with a person, but the face is not used for identification. A man in the background raises one hand. Two people are visible.2018-03-02Night outdoor event under scaffolding and strings of lights. A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a saffron robe and a marigold garland, hands resting in his lap. Nearby, two men in saffron robes stand with palms pressed together, and a woman in a maroon sari with gold jewellery stands with hands folded. A man in a white dhoti and red-and-green shawl holds a microphone and speaks while others in white dhotis and saffron cloth stand with arms crossed. A red-and-white kalasha sits on a tray with marigold garlands at the front, and a brass lamp stands beside the throne. Small rugs cover the ground.2018-03-02A man with long swept-back hair, a short beard and a rust-orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling, wearing a yellow and red marigold garland. Beside him is a gilded ornate throne with a red cushion and a golden kirtimukha-style back carving. A man in white dhoti and red shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold chain holds a silver tray of yellow flowers and bananas. Behind them a younger man in an orange shawl and a woman in red stand near scaffolding and string lights in a half-built hall. A brass lamp stands near the throne.2018-03-02A man with long dreadlocked hair and a full beard stands before a large gilded throne-like seat with ornate carved golden backrest and red cushion. He wears a rust-orange shawl draped over a matching robe and a thick garland of yellow marigolds and red roses around his neck. A vertical tilak mark is on his forehead; his hands are folded at his waist and his gaze is lowered. Behind him, two men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand in the background, one with a shaved head and white tilak. Strings of multicolored fairy lights and scaffolding are visible overhead in an indoor hall. The man in the garland is a person (appearance cues: dreadlocked hair, distinctive orange shawl, garland and forehead marking, seated-throne setting), presented as a guest of honour.2018-03-02A photograph inside a decorated temple hall during a puja. A seated figure on a golden throne wears a rust-red turban and a red-and-white garland of flowers, with a large gold lion-headed chair arm beside them. Behind the throne, a tall arrangement of yellow, orange, red and green flower garlands rises. A man in saffron and orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the left of the throne. A second man in white and gold-bordered dhoti with white tilak stands beside him, reaching toward the seated figure. A woman in a red sari holds a silver vessel of red roses. Two women in white and a girl with hair tied back are seated in the foreground, bowing toward the throne. A golden lion sculpture and a gold ritual lamp stand nearby.2015-07-31Night photo of an outdoor stage event with strings of coloured lights and a lit stadium backdrop. On the left, a man in an orange-gold shawl sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne, with a gold kalasha-topped staff beside him and smoke rising behind. On the right, a bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a deep orange-red shawl over dark clothing and a red and gold garland, smiles and reaches toward the seated man. Another man in white stands behind, and onlookers fill the seats. The man in the orange shawl is seated on the throne as a person being honoured; the man in the garlanded shawl has long hair, a garland and a shawl consistent with the page's reference but his face is not used for identification, so he is described by role only.2016-12-23Evening stage event with golden thrones and an illuminated arena behind. On the left, an elderly woman with white vibhuti marks and a saffron shawl sits on a gold throne with a rudraksha mala, smiling. Beside her, an older man in a gold-bordered yellow shawl sits on a second gold throne. On the right, a bearded man with long hair, a shaved-brow vibhuti mark, and a rose and marigold garland with gold ornaments wears a brown-orange robe and hands a bundle of fruit wrapped in plastic toward the seated figures. A ceremonial trident leans at the left edge. Several men in white shirts and garlands stand behind, and a large crowd fills the stands.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23July 19 20162016-07-19December 23 20162016-12-23