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A seated man in deep red robes sits on a gilded, ornate throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, framed by a white flower-garlanded swing-like canopy on a golden pole. He wears a dark head covering, a long flower garland and a gold pendant. Around him stand tall polished brass oil lamps, a trident-topped staff and a gold ceremonial parasol, with a lamp-bearing female statue at left. At right, an attendant in red and white garments works near the throne. Plate-like metal panels and red velvet cushions complete the stage setting. a person: the seated figure wears a dark head covering, flower garlands and deep red robes on a throne, a candidate by appearance, though the cues are not fully distinctive.

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May 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.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated figure on a swing-like palanquin with white and pink flower garlands draped over the frame, set before an ornate gold-and-red throne with a tiger-striped cushion. The person wears a red-orange robe, a large floral garland and gold necklace, bangles, a headpiece and a red tilak; their hands are folded in their lap and they smile. Golden lamp stands, a trident and gold kalasha-style finials surround the stage in red lighting. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the decorated swing throne during a Kumbh Mela pushpabhishekam and padapuja event.2016-05-24A seated figure in saffron-red robes sits in a cradle-style swing hung with white flower garlands on a richly decorated stage. He wears a dark headdress, a heavy white-and-gold flower garland and gold ornaments on the arms. Behind him a large gold-and-red throne with a tiger-striped cushion is framed by red drapes. Gold kalasha-topped lamp stands and gilded female figures flank the platform, along with a trident and bronze oil lamps. Strands of white flowers hang from the canopy. The swing and throne suggest a ceremonial seat for an honoured guest.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on a flower-garlanded swing at a stage set. He wears a dark maroon robe, a black head covering, a pink beaded mala and a gold pendant, with a small red bindi on his forehead, and sits cross-legged with hands resting on his lap. Behind him is a large ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion and a red seat. Brass and copper oil lamps, trishula tridents and a golden ornamental stand line the stage, with white flower garlands hanging from the swing frame. The man is smiling. The scene resembles a Kumbh Mela pushpabhishekam setting, with the man appearing to be the a person candidate.2016-05-24A seated man in a reddish-orange robe and saffron-coloured garments sits on a gold-framed swing decorated with white flower garlands at a festival stage. He wears a dark head covering, a heavy layered garland of orange and gold flowers, a gold necklace, and bangles. Behind him is an ornate gold and red throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, flanked by tall brass lamp stands with bird-shaped finials, a trident, and a golden standing figure on the right. The swing and throne are arranged for a ceremonial darshan, with red carpet underfoot. The man has distinctive visible cues of long hair under a dark head covering, saffron-coloured clothing, and ornate gold necklaces, consistent with the appearance-based candidate for the presiding figure.2016-05-24A seated man in red-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cover and red cushions, with white jasmine garlands hung on a golden swing-frame and a pole wrapped in white flowers. He wears a heavy rudraksha-style and gold ceremonial necklace, bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair swept up. A golden trident stands to his left and a partly visible attendant in white dhoti stands at the right edge. Floral offerings and green leaves rest on a red-orange cloth at the base, and the setting is a ritual stage at an outdoor event. a person is seated as the honoured figure on the throne, identified by his distinctive saffron-red attire, long hair and ornate necklaces.2016-05-24A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion, wearing a red robe, multiple rudraksha and gold-coloured necklaces, bangles, and a decorative headpiece with dark hair, gesturing with one hand while smiling. He sits within a white jasmine-garlanded swing frame beside a tall gold pillar, with a brass lamp stand with a trident and a golden lion-shaped ornament behind him. In front of him is a large orange-draped bundle with greenery, and at right a person in white dhoti and red shawl stands with hands folded. Ritual temple-stage setting.2016-05-24