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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate flower-decorated throne (peetha) at an outdoor stage set against a printed backdrop of a stone temple pavilion with pillars and foliage. The seated figure wears a gold-brown silk robe and a tall turban-like headwrap, with bare feet on a red and gold cushion; the throne is wrapped in white, pink, red and yellow garlands and a canopy of flowers. To the left, a man in white kurta and dhoti wears a yellow-and-red garland and stands beside a second man in white. At right, a woman in a cream sari with a garland sits on the floor beside a brass lamp stand. Scattered marigold petals lie on the ground.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene at an outdoor stage backed by a large printed temple-pillar backdrop. Seated centrally on a floral-decorated throne canopy is a man in a cream-coloured kurta and a saffron turban, wearing a long red and white garland. Around him, several men in white ritual clothes wear yellow and red flower garlands; one man in the foreground in a white dhoti bends forward, with an orange shawl draped over his shoulder. A gold ceremonial staff stands at right, and a woman with a garland sits at the far right edge. The throne and canopy are heavily garlanded with marigolds and red roses.2006-12-29Photograph of a stage event with a seated figure on an ornate floral-decorated throne-palanquin, wearing a gold-brown robe and orange-gold turban, with red and white garlands. Five standing men in white ritual clothing with yellow and red garlands surround the throne; the central man wears a red-and-gold shawl. Behind them hangs a large printed backdrop of a stone temple pavilion with pillars and greenery, and the stage has red curtains and tall decorative poles. Flower petals are scattered on the floor. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so identity is not established.2006-12-29A seated man in a cream-gold silk kurta with a white sash and a gold-and-orange turban sits on a flower-covered throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigolds. He smiles and wears long hair and a gold necklace. Standing to the left are several men in white dhotis and white kurtas, one wearing a rudraksha-style mala, and a young boy in a checked shirt. Behind the throne hangs a large printed portrait of a face surrounded by white daisies, with a red drape, a tall striped pillar of garlands, and a lit oil lamp at the right edge. The scene is dimly lit and appears to be a festive darshan setting.2006-12-26A photograph of a festival or initiation scene at an outdoor temple-style pavilion with grey stone pillars and carved panels. A seated figure sits on a heavily garlanded throne canopy decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands, wearing a tan turban, beige clothing and a red flower garland. Around him, several men and women in white clothes wear yellow and orange marigold garlands; one man at left smiles broadly, while a woman at right stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A colourful embroidered cloth hangs on a pillar at left.2006-12-29A photograph of a festival procession at night beneath a painted backdrop of a stone temple gateway with carved pillars and foliage. At centre, a palanquin or ratha canopy covered with white flowers and strings of pink, red and yellow garlands carries a figure seated on a red cushion. Men in white dhotis and white shirts surround it; one man in a cream jacket wears a garland and a chain. Foreground devotees in orange and saffron cloth sit at the lower edge, and women with flower garlands watch at right. A brass lamp stand stands at right.2006-12-29December 29 20062006-12-29A ceremonial stage scene in which a man seated on an ornate floral-garlanded throne is receiving honour from devotees. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban and a cream-gold embroidered garment, and holds a small object in his raised hand, with red and white flower garlands draped across the throne. Several devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas stand at the sides wearing marigold garlands, and one man in a white shirt and grey trousers presses his palms together. Two women in white sarees with gold borders stand on the right, one with her hands folded. Petals are scattered on the floor, and behind the throne is a painted backdrop of a temple gateway with carved stonework. A red curtain and a painted pillar appear at the left edge. The seated figure has long hair and a turban, but appearance alone is not a firm enough basis for an identity claim, so this is an unsure candidate in a role of seated honoured guest.2006-12-29January 01 20072007-01-01A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure on a richly decorated throne (peetha) draped in red and white garlands and marigold strands. The seated person wears an orange-and-cream turban and a light robe, with a red garland over the shoulders. Around the throne, a group of men in white dhotis and kurtas, some wearing white garlands, stand and gather; one wears an orange shawl and holds a pink folder. Petals are scattered on the stage floor. Behind is a painted backdrop of stone temple pillars and greenery, with a colourful striped banner hanging at left and a brass oil lamp (deepam) at right.2006-12-30A photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne under a canopy strung with yellow, red and white garlands, set on a stage in front of a painted temple backdrop with white sculptures of a bull and figures on top. The seated person wears a saffron turban and a gold-brown silk outfit, with a long red and pink garland hanging to the waist. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward at the foot of the throne, apparently touching or offering to the seated figure. To the left, a man in white with a red shawl and garland stands laughing, and two people in white with orange shawls kneel beside him, one holding a pink folder. Flower petals scatter the red stage floor. The seated figure has a turban and gold clothing but the image gives insufficient distinct cues to confirm identity, so the seated person is described by role only.2006-12-30A man seated on an ornate throne canopy decorated with marigolds, roses, and white jasmine garlands speaks into a handheld microphone. He wears a gold-and-tan silk sherwani, a gold turban with a white feather ornament, and a thick pink rose garland. The throne has a red cushion and carved lion-head armrests. Beside him, a man in white clothes and an orange shawl kneels and holds a small book. A painted forest backdrop with carved pillars fills the stage, and flower petals scatter on the floor. a person is the seated man on the throne, identified by his distinctive turban, long hair and ceremonial garlands.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30