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A seated man in a white ceremonial dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, decorated with garlands and a small crown-like canopy above. Behind him, a stage backdrop of yellow and orange drapes, red and green garlands and fresh banana plant leaves is lit with green light. Flower vases and floral arrangements flank the throne on a raised stage. The scene is a festival stage set-up at an ashram-style event.

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December 26 20082008-12-26A seated man in white ceremonial clothing sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, a decorative canopy of white beaded fringe above, and marigold-style garlands draped over the armrests. Behind him a stage backdrop of yellow and green fabric is framed by large banana plant leaves, hanging red and green floral garlands and bamboo-like poles, lit in green. Flower arrangements and small decorative vases sit at the base of the throne on a stage platform. The scene looks like a festival stage set up for a ceremony. A man sitting on the throne could be a person based on the swept-back hair and white robe, though the appearance is only partly visible.2008-12-26 +1 copiesA seated figure in white ceremonial dress with a long white shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, under a gold canopy decorated with white flower strings. The stage backdrop is yellow and orange with hanging marigold and green garlands, banana leaves and bamboo, lit in green. Vases of flowers and decorative lamps flank the throne on a stage with tiled steps.2008-12-26A seated figure in white ritual clothing sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a canopy of white beads, set on a raised stage. Green uplighting and a backdrop of yellow-orange fabric with hanging red and green garlands and banana leaves frame the scene. Vases of red flowers flank the throne. The figure wears a white kurta and a cloth wrap with a dark border, hands folded in lap.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Photograph of a stage set for an event, with a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a canopy of white flowers. The figure wears white robes, hands pressed together in namaste, and has long dark hair. The throne is framed by banana plant leaves, green and yellow backdrop drapes, garlands and flower vases, lit with green lights. Only one person is visible. The figure matches the presentation of a candidate with long hair, white clothing and a throne setting, though the image is too uncertain to confirm identity from appearance.2008-12-26A seated figure in white robes and a light shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a canopy of white flower strands, on a decorated stage. Behind the throne hangs a yellow-green backdrop with red and green garlands and banana plant leaves on both sides, lit in green. Floral arrangements in vases flank the throne, and small speakers sit at the stage edges. The figure's features are not clearly visible enough to confirm identity, so the a person candidate is uncertain; the person is seated in a ceremonial setting consistent with a stage backdrop preparation or darshan.2008-12-26A photograph of a stage set for an event, with a single seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a canopy of white beaded fringe. The seated person wears white and cream clothing with a light shawl and is seated centrally. The throne is flanked by tall green banana plants and garlands of marigolds and green leaves are draped along a yellow and orange backdrop. Green stage lights illuminate the set, with flower vases and small floral arrangements at the base. Whether the seated figure is the a person is uncertain, as the image does not give enough distinctive appearance cues; the figure is identified by role only as a seated person on a throne.2008-12-26A seated figure in white robes with a draped cream shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, garlanded with marigold strands and topped by a white canopy with hanging fringe. Banana leaves frame the stage on both sides, and a yellow-green backdrop with floral motifs and garland swags hangs behind. Green lights illuminate the stage, with small flower arrangements and lamps beside the throne. The figure is a statue or depiction rather than a clearly visible living person, so the a person field is set to depiction with uncertain identity.2008-12-26A figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a small canopy on a decorated stage. The figure wears a white garment with a saffron-and-white striped shawl draped over one shoulder, hands resting in the lap. The backdrop is hung with orange and yellow drapery, green and red garlands, and banana leaves, lit with green and amber stage lights. Vases of flowers and tall lamps flank the throne. The figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm a candidate, so the role is described as a seated person on a throne.2008-12-26A photograph of an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a decorated stage, with a seated figure in white robes and red cushions, hands joined in a namaste gesture. A small golden canopy hangs above the throne. Green and gold backdrop drapery is strung with marigold-style garlands, and large banana-leaf plants flank the stage. Green stage lighting and flower vases with offerings surround the throne, with a red-and-white garland draped along the throne base. The seated figure has long dark hair and wears a white robe, so the appearance-based label is a person; the throne-and-garland staging alone does not establish identity, so the seated figure is a person but uncertain.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copies