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Photograph of a ceremonial stage with a golden throne backdrop draped in a tiger-skin cloth. A seated figure in saffron-red robes, wearing a black head covering, a large orange-and-white flower garland and ornate gold bangles, smiles while seated on a small swing hung with white flower garlands. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands behind the swing, and an attendant in white dhoti bends forward at right to arrange an offering. Brass trident staffs, golden kalasha-style lamp stands and a decorative gold peetha ornament surround the stage.

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May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne (peetha) framed by a white flower-garland swing structure, in a stage-like temple setting. The central figure wears a red-saffron robe, a black head covering with a golden ornament, a dense gold necklace and bangles, and holds his hand raised in blessing. Two standing men to the right, wearing white dhotis with red-and-gold borders and rudraksha malas, stand with palms joined in anjali. Before the throne a large orange-saffron cloth bundle sits on the platform, with a tiger-striped cloth draped on the seat. Gold lamps, a trident (trishul) and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand stage left, and an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with a deity murti shape fills the background. The scene reads as a pushpabhishekam or padapuja-style ceremony.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a red-orange robe with long dark hair, a flower garland and a gold ornate necklace sits on a red-and-gold tiger-skin-draped seat, smiling, while a white-clad priest with a red waistband and a second white-dressed attendant bend forward at his side. A white-flower garland wraps a golden pillar in front of a gold-and-red throne backdrop, flanked by brass trident and lamp stands, a kalasha-style ornament and gold deity panels. Visible physical people appear to be three in an event setting, consistent with a pushpabhishekam ritual.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure in red-orange ceremonial robes and a dark turban-style head covering sits on a small gold-and-red stool before an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and tiger-striped throne cover. The throne is draped with white flower garlands hung from a gold crossbar. A large gold lion sculpture rests at the base. Gilded trident and tall ornate poles with bird finials flank the stage, and the figure wears multiple strands of beaded necklaces and gold ornaments. Pushpabhishekam setting; no physical crowd visible.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24