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Night photograph of a ceremonial procession at a temple-style event. A large ornate ratha/chariot covered in white, orange and red floral decoration with a golden canopy and gilded lion and elephant carvings is the central subject. Standing on the chariot is a bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala, holding a silver trident and wearing a red tilak. Below, barefoot devotees in white dhoti-style clothing face the chariot, and a woman in a reddish-brown sari stands at the left edge. Spectators seated in tiered rows on the right wear white.

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February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24A night procession at a temple-style event: a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white beaded garland stands on a large ornate golden palanquin-throne, holding a silver trident upright. The golden structure is framed by a huge floral backdrop of orange, white, red and green flower bands with a peacock-fan shape behind it. Shirtless men in white dhotis stand in front facing the throne, and women in saris and garlands stand to the sides, some holding microphones. Stone bleachers behind are filled with seated people in white. Golden lamps and banners frame the scene.2017-02-24Outdoor festival scene at a stepped amphitheatre during a Shivaratri celebration. A man with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece, wearing a red garment and a beaded mala, sits on a gilded ornate throne in the center, one hand raised in blessing. Surrounding him is a large floral canopy of orange, white, pink and striped marigold and garland decoration. Around the throne, a seated group of devotees in white and saffron clothing sit on the ground, with brass lamps and plates of fruit and sweets arranged on low tables in front. Behind, rows of saffron-robed participants and drummers sit on steps beside a large screen showing a video feed. Brass ritual lamps stand in the foreground.2017-02-24A photograph of a seated figure on a red throne framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple, topped by a golden canopy. The central man wears a gold headdress, a heavy gold necklace, a pink and white garland, and gold bangles, with a gold trident-topped staff beside the throne. Around him, a crowd of devotees is seated with their backs to the camera: women in orange and cream saris with long braids, and men in white dhotis with gold borders. A purple backdrop completes the stage setting. The scene reads as a formal ceremonial reception on the stage. a person: the central figure has a distinctive gold headdress, heavy gold ornaments and a garland, which matches the page's claimed presence.2016-12-23Evening ceremony with a seated man on a large gold throne-style chair under a striped fringed canopy, wrapped in a tall marigold garland and a red-orange shawl with a beaded necklace. Behind him, a long swag of marigolds and white flowers hangs with purple and yellow strands. Two bare-chested priests in orange-yellow dhotis stand at the sides, one holding a lamp. In front, a seated crowd of devotees holds small lamps, including women in saris and a few men in white. Gold trident-topped staffs and a floral decoration frame the scene, with a dark interior and rows of seats behind. Swamiji (probable) is the seated central figure, indicated by his long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and orange-red shawl.2016-12-06Outdoor festival stage at a temple-style ghat with tiered stone steps. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a lion-like armrest, bare-chested with a saffron-orange dhoti and a long rudraksha mala, raises his hand in blessing. Behind him a large floral arch of white, red, pink and orange garlands frames the throne. Seated in front, many devotees in white and cream clothes with orange and pink accents face the throne; some hold brass oil lamps and plates of offerings on low tables. Several musicians in saffron clothing sit on the steps with drums, and a large screen shows a live feed.2017-02-24December 23 20162016-12-23December 06 20162016-12-06A seated man in a red-cushioned throne is framed by a large heart-shaped arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple, with a golden trident and lion-faced ornaments at the sides and a gold kalasha-like finial above. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace, gold chains, a flower garland and gold armbands, with long hair and a beard. In front, a row of devotees sits with their backs to the camera: women in orange and cream saris with long braids, and men in white and orange dhotis, several bare-backed, seated on a red-carpeted stage. A statue of a deity stands behind the throne. This is a ceremonial darshan or puja gathering. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron-and-gold ceremonial dress, rudraksha mala and throne setting.2016-12-23February 24 20172017-02-24