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A seated man in a yellow and cream ceremonial outfit with a gold-and-white turban sits on a flower-covered golden throne under a floral canopy. Behind him hangs a large enlarged portrait of a smiling face with long hair, framed by black draped fabric with gold, white and red floral garlands. Around the throne, people in white clothes and white shawls stand, bow, and reach toward the seated figure; one woman in an orange shawl stands at right, and a woman kneels in white near the throne.

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A night stage event in front of a large smiling portrait of a long-haired man with a red-tinted face and a red tilak on the forehead. Seated centrally on an ornate white-flower-decorated throne with a canopy, a figure in a pale yellow-gold robe and a golden-yellow turban holds a ceremonial staff. Standing attendants on both sides wear white dhotis and shirts with garlands, and one wears an orange shawl; a woman in a red sari stands among them. Garlanded pillars with painted patterns frame the backdrop, and the stage is lit against a dark background. The portrait is a printed backdrop image, not a physical person.2006-12-26A photograph of a stage event with a large portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair displayed on a black backdrop, framed by decorated fabric pillars and garlands of yellow and white flowers. A figure seated on a flower-decorated throne with a small ornate canopy wears a yellow-cream robe and a red turban, with a white ceremonial garland. In front of the throne stands a row of people in white dhotis and shirts, and several women in cream and saffron-orange saris and shawls. A woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha-style mala and a girl in saffron offer flowers on a white-draped platform, and one man bends low to touch the platform. The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person. Approximately fifteen physical people are visible.2006-12-26February 24 20072007-02-24A seated figure on an ornate flower-covered throne with a gold canopy, wearing a yellow turban, gold silk kurta and white dhoti, sits in front of a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, framed by yellow and white garlands. A woman in an orange top and grey trousers kneels beside the throne, reaching toward it. Around them stand people in white saris and kurtas and a man in a red patterned shirt, all on a white-draped platform scattered with marigold petals. The large portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person.2006-12-26A photograph of a ceremony on a stage at night. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red-toned background is mounted behind the stage, framed by garlands of white and yellow flowers and decorated pillars. In the centre, a man in a cream-coloured robe and a cream turban stands beside a flower-decorated ornate seat, holding ceremonial items. Several men and a child in white and orange clothes stand around him, some wearing garlands and holding offerings. The setting is dark apart from stage lighting.2006-12-26A photograph taken at night on a decorated stage with a large backdrop portrait of a smiling person with long hair, shown in red tones. In front of it, a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-white throne under a canopy wears a saffron-and-cream turban and a cream robe with a white shawl, holding a ceremonial staff. Standing attendants in white dhotis and white shawls with garlands, some wearing orange shawls, flank the throne. Floral garlands in yellow and white hang down the dark drapes, and a decorative crest sits at lower right. The photo is not marked as showing a person at this event, so the seated figure's identity is uncertain.2006-12-26A stage decorated with flower garlands and colourful patterned cloth hangings shows a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red-toned face. In front of it, a seated figure in a cream-yellow outfit sits on an ornate flower-covered throne with a canopy, hands joined in greeting. Around the throne, several people stand with hands folded or raised in welcome: a man in white shirt and dhoti on the left, a man in white kurta and white dhoti, a man in a light pink kurta, and on the right a man in a white shirt and blue trousers, a woman in a turquoise salwar kameez, and a woman in a purple sari. Marigold garlands and a brass lamp rest at the base of the stage. The scene reads as a devotional stage event. Six physical people are visible.2006-12-26December 26 20062006-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large portrait backdrop of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red tilak, framed by tall decorated pillars and hanging marigold garlands. Seated centrally on a white-draped platform beneath an ornate floral canopy is a figure in a gold-and-cream robe with an orange-red turban, flanked by people in white and orange-saffron garments who kneel and stand around the platform, some offering flowers. Petals and marigolds are scattered on the platform. The seated figure's presentation is consistent with the page's reference to an event but is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is a seated devotee-honoured figure with uncertain identity. About twenty people are visible.2006-12-26A seated figure on a flower-decorated throne with a floral canopy is being honoured by two kneeling devotees in white. The seated person wears a gold-and-cream outfit with a cream turban and a long shawl draped over the shoulders; a red cushion sits beneath him. The kneeling man in white with a folded-hands gesture and the kneeling woman in white with a long plait offer reverence at his feet. Behind, a large banner shows a smiling face in red tones. Standing onlookers include a man in an orange shawl and white dhoti, women in purple, maroon and blue saris, and people with folded hands. Garlands of yellow and white flowers frame the backdrop and the platform is covered in marigold petals.2006-12-26December 26 20062006-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial moment in front of a large backdrop showing a close-up of a smiling face with teeth visible. In the centre, a man in cream and gold clothing with a yellow-orange turban stands behind a gilded, jewel-studded ornamental form with a red base, garlanded with white and yellow flowers and topped by a flower-decorated canopy. A woman in a yellow dress kneels at the front of the table, touching the decorated object. A man in a white shirt kneels to the left, while a man in a light cream kurta claps at the far left. Women in white, purple, pink and yellow saris stand or kneel on the right, many smiling and clapping. Yellow marigold garlands hang from the top corners and a table in front is covered with scattered yellow flowers. The scene suggests a darshan or puja-style gathering.2006-12-26