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A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent at an outdoor celebration. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti-style garment and a beaded necklace, sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, garlanded with marigolds and rainbow-coloured flower strands. Two attendants stand at the sides holding tall golden trishula staffs; one wears an orange shawl and the other a red garment. Above, a golden parasol and a cluster of colourful balloons hang near the throne, and flower arrangements and a golden urn sit at the right. Marigold and white flower swags drape the stage front and a large white-and-maroon decorative arch with yellow medallions frames the throne. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and a ceremonial gold necklace on a throne, but appearance cues are limited to the seated throne setting.

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A large outdoor stage at a birthday event: a central figure with long dark hair and a gold necklace, dressed in white and gold garments, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of multicoloured flowers, gesturing while speaking into a microphone. Two attendants stand at the right, one in orange robes holding a tall gold trident staff, another in a red vest kneeling beside the stage. Gold umbrellas, a yellow flower-covered backdrop, white-and-purple decorative arches, flower arrangements and Happy birthday balloons surround the throne. The white draped stage edge is decorated with marigold garlands.2009-01-01A figure seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a lion-head armrest and a golden umbrella overhead, under a pink draped tent canopy. The seated person wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold ornaments and a long necklace, smiles and gestures with raised hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand. The throne is framed by a large white and multicolored ornamental arch, marigold and rose garlands, and balloons, with a golden trident (trishul) standing to the left. Fruit, flowers and offerings are arranged on the decorated platform in front, and a small brass lamp stand appears at the left. a person is seated centrally, identified by long swept-back hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial throne setting.2009-01-01A decorated open-air stage under a white draped tent ceiling. A figure in white robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a rainbow-coloured garland, holding a microphone to speak. Behind the throne a large yellow flower backdrop frames the seat, with white and red scrolled arches and a golden parasol above. Gold trident staffs stand on either side, and bouquets of pink and white flowers, marigold garlands and metallic balloons decorate the stage. Dark-haired figures are visible at the lower right edge, with a brass pot of flowers beside them. a person: the seated speaker has long dark hair and white robes, with a microphone raised, indicating a discourse on the throne.2009-01-01A seated figure with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a gold makara-style crest and red and yellow flower garlands, under a golden umbrella. The figure wears white and gold robes with a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala and holds a gold ceremonial staff, speaking into a microphone on a stand. In front is a platform draped with white and orange marigold garlands, bearing flowers, fruit and brass vessels. A gold trident (trishul) stands beside the platform, with a brass oil lamp to the left. Behind the throne is a large arch of white and red-trimmed panels with a yellow floral backdrop and heart-shaped balloons. Pink draped fabric forms the tent wall. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in a throne setting as the central figure.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A figure seated on an ornate golden throne under a white and pink canopy stage, with hands folded in greeting. The throne has red cushions, a golden umbrella overhead, and a yellow backdrop framed by a large white and red serpent-like arch with coiled ends. Golden elephant figures flank the throne base. Trident-topped stands, flower arrangements, orange-yellow garlands, and pink drapes with balloons surround the stage. The seated person wears white and gold clothing with a gold necklace. Several other people are partially visible at the lower right edge. Lighting rigs hang from the tent ceiling.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) under a decorated stage arch covered in yellow marigold garlands and a rainbow of red, yellow and purple flower strands. The figure wears a white and gold draped garment and a heavy gold necklace, sits smiling beside a microphone stand, and has long dark hair falling past the shoulders. A golden parasol (chhatra) hangs above, and a tall silver trident stands at the right edge, with a second trident behind the arch. Offerings of fruit and flowers are arranged on the platform below, and a white tent canopy covers the stage.2009-01-01A photograph of a festival stage under a white tented canopy with string lights. A seated figure in white clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a golden canopy overhead, and a large floral backdrop of yellow, white and red with serpent-like scrollwork. Trishul tridents stand on either side, with flower arrangements, a kalasha-style pot and pink drapes behind. Pink and red balloons hang at right. The figure's appearance is not clearly established, so identity is left uncertain; the person's ceremonial white attire and enthroned position are the only visible cues.2009-01-01A stage at an outdoor pandal is decorated with large white and red cobra-hood style arches framing a golden canopy over a central seat. A seated figure in white dhoti and gold necklaces sits on a red and gold throne, surrounded by flower garlands and marigold festoons. Brass trishula tridents stand on both sides, with flower arrangements at the base and balloons tied to the right. Pink draped curtains and overhead lights frame the stage.2009-01-01