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A seated man in a rust-red robe and matching orange-gold turban sits cross-legged on a decorated platform beneath an ornate canopy with painted panels of nandi bulls flanking a shivalinga emblem. He wears a long fresh garland of white and pink flowers and a rudraksha mala. Behind him, two deity murti figures are adorned with flower garlands and jewellery, set within a garland-framed arch. A standing attendant in pale clothing holds a long metal staff on the right. Night-time, outdoor ceremonial setting with a plate of offerings at the lower left.

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Night photograph of an ornate processional palanquin canopy decorated with red, green, blue and yellow floral and bird-motif fabric panels, with a valance showing Nandi bulls flanking a shivalinga. Inside, a seated man in a rust-red robe and orange turban wears white and magenta flower garlands and sits before a gold-and-flower-decorated deity murti of two figures. A tray of fruit sits in front. A shaved-headed attendant in a red-brown robe with a tilak stands at the left edge, and a hand holds a trident-like staff at the right. The canopy resembles a ratha/palanquin procession setting.2013-11-14A seated man in a maroon-red robe and a red-and-gold turban sits cross-legged under a decorated canopy with red, teal and cream floral borders. He wears a white and pink flower garland and a brown rudraksha-style mala across the chest. Behind him stand two ornate metal deity murti adorned with gold-toned jewellery, garlands and crowns, backed by a heap of marigold and rose flowers. Silver trishula staffs stand on either side, and a tray of fruit and a silver vessel sit at his feet. Two arms of attendants in pale clothing appear at the edges of the frame. The turban, robe and garland match the page's a person claim, but no decisive appearance cues make the identity certain, so the figure is described by role.2013-11-14A seated man in a maroon-brown robe and matching turban sits on a decorated palanquin or ratha at night, wearing a long white-and-red flower garland and a rudraksha mala. Behind him stand two ornately dressed deity murtis with gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and yellow-red floral garlands, framed by an arched backdrop. The canopy is painted with red, green, blue and yellow floral and bird motifs, and a silver trident stands at each side. Two attendants' hands hold the poles, and a tray of fruit and coconut sits in front. A panel above shows two white bulls flanking a shivalinga.2013-11-14A seated man in a maroon-red robe and a matching red-and-gold turban sits centrally beneath an ornate canopy hung with multicoloured woven panels decorated with flowers, birds and geometric borders. He wears a long garland of white and red flowers and a beaded necklace. Behind him two gold-clad deity murtis flank a bank of marigold and rose garlands. A dark-robed attendant on the left, a bald man in a red-brown shawl, holds a tray of oranges; on the right a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and tilak holds a tall ceremonial staff and a brass tray with a pineapple and offerings. Night-time setting, with spectators at the edges.2013-11-14November 14 20132013-11-14November 14 20132013-11-14A seated man in a maroon-red robe sits cross-legged on a cream-covered stage, wearing a long white and pink flower garland with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a shrine with two deity murti figures adorned with jewelry and crowns, framed by garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and a gold arch. A silver trident stands at the right edge, with a person in a pale garment beside it. Red, blue and teal decorated fabric hangs from the poles. The man appears to be speaking to an audience. Appearance suggests a person seated as the speaker, given the maroon robe, rudraksha mala and flower garland.2013-11-14November 14 20132013-11-14November 14 20132013-11-14November 14 20132013-11-14A smiling man seated cross-legged on a decorated dais in front of a floral backdrop of red, pink and yellow garlands. He wears an orange-red turban, a rust-coloured robe and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala, with white and pink flower garlands draped over his shoulders and held in his hands. Two standing deity murti figures adorned with white and gold jewellery and crowns flank him in the arch behind. A speaker stands at left and a person's arm holding a staff appears at the right edge. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated and garlanded, wearing the turban, robe and mala described.2013-11-14November 14 20132013-11-14