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A 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.

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Outdoor stage under a white fabric canopy at a festival event. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing white clothing and multiple beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate golden throne with red and gold cushions. The throne is framed by a large yellow arch decorated with white-and-red serpent-like coils and a gold parasol above. Trishul tridents stand on both sides, flower garlands and marigolds fill the foreground, and a few people are visible at the lower edges watching. Pink drapes and bunches of flowers decorate the right side. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person seated in a place of honour, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.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 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.2009-01-01A 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.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a large outdoor stage under a white tent canopy with pink draped curtains and hanging stage lights. On a raised throne-like seat (peetha) centred beneath a golden canopy and an arched white-and-yellow floral backdrop, a seated figure wearing red and gold robes and a gold ornamental crown receives offerings. Seated and standing devotees in saffron-orange robes flank the stage, some holding ritual items. Trident (trishul) emblems stand on both sides, with flower arrangements, a kalasha-style vessel, and colourful balloons at the right edge. The scene suggests a birthday celebration with ritual worship.2009-01-01A decorated outdoor stage under a white and pink tented canopy with gold-edged drapes and hanging stage lights. A central figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a small gold umbrella overhead, wearing red and gold clothing, hands joined in front of the chest. Around the throne, a large white and yellow arch with serpent-like hooded motifs frames the seat. Orange-robed attendants sit on the stage on both sides, some with folded hands, and a few hold objects near the throne. Trident-shaped standards, flower arrangements and colourful balloons decorate the stage. The scene reads as a ceremonial puja or birthday celebration, with several people visible seated on the stage floor.2009-01-01A stage under a white tent during a festival celebration. A figure with long dark hair in a white garment stands at the centre with palms pressed together, in front of an ornate golden-yellow backdrop with red and multicoloured floral garlands and a decorative arch with circular motifs. A small golden parasol hangs above. Around the stage, several people in saffron and orange robes sit and attend, one holding a tray of red flowers, and women in orange saris kneel nearby. Trishula staffs stand at the sides, a large floral arrangement sits at right, and colourful balloons float near the arch. Oil lamps and offerings are set on the stage edge.2009-01-01A seated figure on a golden ornate throne decorated with red, yellow and rainbow-striped flower garlands sits beneath a golden parasol in an open-air tent. The figure wears white and gold ceremonial clothing and a gold necklace, holds a microphone and appears to be speaking. Large white floral arches with red and green edging frame the throne, with yellow flower-covered backdrop panels behind. Golden trishula tridents stand on either side, and marigold and other flower offerings lie at the base. Pink draped curtains and a white canopy cover the tent above, and a blue backdrop with white scroll motifs appears at left.2009-01-01A 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 decorated outdoor stage under a white tent during a celebration. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing white ceremonial clothes and a gold necklace, sits with palms pressed together on a red-cushioned throne framed by a large yellow flower backdrop, arched red-and-white striped decorations, and a gold-tipped umbrella above. Flanked by a long garland of multicoloured flowers and several floral arrangements. Around the base of the throne, seated devotees in saffron and orange robes, some with rudraksha malas, tend ritual items and kalasha-style brass vessels. Colourful balloons and trident-shaped ornaments decorate the sides of the stage. Several people are seated in front of the throne, including a woman in an orange sari and another woman in a light orange sari.2009-01-01