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A seated figure on an ornate silver throne with a canopy, draped in marigold and red-and-purple flower garlands, wearing a red-orange dhoti-style garment, a crown-like headpiece, a gold multi-strand necklace, and a gold-trimmed crown; he holds a tall silver staff across his lap. A second man kneels at the lower right in a saffron-orange turban and cloth, with a beaded mala and a microphone raised to his mouth. To the right stands a golden statue of a female deity holding a lotus-like object. Behind them a backdrop shows an illuminated temple tower against a starry night sky, and flowers and brass lamps sit on the stage. A rail runs across the front of the scene, and the setting appears to be a temple-style puja stage.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a high canopy is draped in red and multicolored flower garlands and wears a rudraksha-style necklace, a red dhoti, and a red-gold turban-like headpiece, holding a long silver staff. Beside the throne, a man in a saffron-orange shawl and cloth headwear sits cross-legged on the floor speaking into a microphone. A golden standing statue of a female deity with hands folded stands at right, and a backdrop shows a red-illuminated temple tower. The seated man has distinctive long hair and ornate adornments, a person appearance cue, though the identification remains appearance-based and uncertain.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25A seated man on an ornate silver throne with a canopy and garland-draped armrests, in a stage setting. He wears a red dhoti, a yellow head cloth, a gold-and-beaded necklace and a green cloth over one shoulder, holding a silver staff, with bare feet resting on a red floral carpet. Beside him stands a gold-coloured statue of a standing female figure with hands joined in namaskar. Behind is a backdrop of a glowing red illuminated temple tower. The tower backdrop and throne indicate a pattabhishekam-style ritual setting.2018-04-25 +1 copiesPhoto of a ceremonial stage event. A man in saffron-red robes, with a red bindi, a gold crown, a rudraksha-style gold necklace and a large garland of red, white, purple and yellow flowers, sits smiling on an ornate silver throne with a silver canopy and a raised right hand, holding a silver staff. To the right, a man with a shaved head wearing a red-orange turban and bare upper body, with a white mala, speaks into a microphone while seated. Behind them a golden standing deity murti with a crown and folded hands stands beside a backdrop of a lit temple tower under a night sky. Two people are visible.2018-04-25A photo of a ceremonial seated figure on an ornate silver throne draped with flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The seated man wears a red-orange dhoti, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, holds a silver staff, and has a crown-like headpiece, with the throne placed on a silver pedestal. To the right, a second man in a brown-orange robe and matching turban sits holding a microphone. Behind them is a backdrop of a illuminated temple tower against a starry night sky, with a floral-decorated stage, a brass railing, an air conditioner and a fan. a person appears to be the seated figure on the throne, based on his distinctive crown, garlanded throne and ceremonial gold and rudraksha adornments, though this is an appearance-based label only.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A man in a red-maroon robe sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with garlands of red, white and purple flowers. He wears a gold crown-like headpiece, a multi-strand red and white flower garland, a gold necklace, and holds a long silver staff across his lap. Beside the throne, a golden statue of a female deity stands at right. To the right, a second man in an orange-brown robe with a red turban and rudraksha beads sits on a wooden chair holding a microphone and speaking. Behind them a backdrop shows an illuminated temple tower against a night sky, and a red carpet covers the platform. The throne figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person but the cues are not distinctive enough for a firm label.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage with a seated man on an ornate silver throne (peetha) under a silver canopy with a small umbrella-like top. He wears a red-brown dhoti, a gold necklace, a long multicolour garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, and a yellow headwear with a green cloth draped over the throne back, holding a silver staff. A standing attendant in a brown dhoti and shawl bows toward the throne on the right, next to silver lamp stands and a brass railing. The backdrop shows a large illuminated red and green temple tower with a starry sky. Ritual setting with flower decorations on the throne.2018-04-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion on a stage. He wears a yellow-gold turban, a long multi-coloured flower garland and a gold necklace, and holds a staff. To his left stands a large deity murti draped in a red cloth and a thick garland of white and multicoloured flowers, holding a gold object. Behind them a backdrop shows a red mountain landscape and a white gopuram temple tower under a starry sky. Two oil lamps stand near the throne and the stage is scattered with petals. The setting appears to be a Navaratri deity darshan.2017-09-26April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesPhoto of a stage event with a large ornate silver throne draped in red, purple and yellow flower garlands, topped by a silver canopy. A man seated on the throne wears a red-and-orange robe, a gold-toned necklace and a long flower garland, and holds a tall silver staff. Beside him on a wooden chair, a man in an orange-red robe and orange head wrap holds a microphone to his mouth. Behind them a backdrop shows an illuminated gopuram temple tower against a starry sky, with a gold-toned standing female statue holding a lamp at right. Red curtains frame the top of the stage, and a brass railing separates the platform.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate silver throne with a canopy of silver umbrella-like hood, draped in garlands of red, white, purple and yellow flowers. He wears a red dhoti, a green and gold headpiece with a yellow cloth, a large ceremonial gold pendant necklace, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, and holds a long silver staff. Beside him stands a golden deity murti of a female figure with hands in anjali mudra, and a brass lamp stand with a lit oil lamp. Behind the stage is a backdrop of a red illuminated temple gopuram. The scene suggests a temple-style puja or pattabhishekam event on a stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like headpiece, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, matching the candidate cues.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25