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A stage ceremony beside a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with white and multicolour garland strands, with a red cushion and a white floral base. A man in a pale pink sherwani and cream turban stands at the throne, reaching to receive an offering from a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and gold waistband, who holds a silver plate. Behind them a monk in saffron robes stands near the throne. To the right, four bare-chested men and boys in white dhotis, some with purple-bordered cloth and ceremonial gold-coloured necklaces, stand in a line, one holding a white cloth. A large backdrop shows a glowing temple tower in orange and green light, with fairy lights along its edge.

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December 28 20092009-12-28A photograph on a stage in front of a backdrop showing a faded temple image in orange and red tones. A man in a pale pink embroidered kurta and a cream turban, with a red and gold shawl, stands beside a red and gold throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands. He reaches to take a white offering from a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread. Behind them, several bare-chested men in white dhotis with rudraksha and gold necklaces stand in a line holding white cloth bags with gold tree prints. A man in saffron robes stands between them holding a tray. The floor is polished white.2009-12-28A photograph of a ceremony on a stage in front of a painted blue backdrop. A long-haired figure in a red draped garment stands beside a golden throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and white jasmine strands. A man in a maroon kurta and white dhoti steps forward holding a white booklet with a gold emblem, while a man in an orange shawl and a man in a dark green shirt stand nearby. An older man in white kurta with grey hair is on the right, and several women in sarees stand at the edge. Brass oil lamps and a silver trident stand beside the throne.2010-12-22A stage event in front of a dark curtain and a large backdrop showing a temple tower lit in orange and green. On the left, a red and gold throne is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and a garland-draped stand. A man in a pale pink kurta and cream turban, holding a white bowl, stands beside an orange-robed sannyasi. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with saffron border hands a white bowl toward him. Five men stand in a row on the right in white dhotis, some with saffron shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces, several holding small cloth bags printed with a tree motif.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28December 29 20092009-12-29A photograph on a stage in front of a dark curtain and a large red-orange backdrop with a golden temple-tower silhouette and string lights. A man in a pale pink sherwani with a cream turban and red sash stands at a red-cushioned golden throne decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and a red carpet. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands centre, and a shirtless young man in white dhoti with a purple border stands at right, both handing an object between them near the throne. a person: the man in the pink sherwani with cream turban and red sash is the central figure; appearance cues are limited.2009-12-28A photograph on a stage in front of a red-and-gold backdrop showing a temple image. A man in a pale pink sherwani with a cream turban and red sash stands at left, extending a small white package to an older bare-chested priest in white dhoti with orange-and-yellow cloth and a shawl, who bends forward to receive it. Beside them a figure in an orange robe stands near white-dhoti men with rudraksha malas and gold chains. A large gold-and-red throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands sits at left, with a gold-trimmed kalasha-like ornament beside it. Several shopping bags with white handles rest on the stage floor. Strings of lights frame the backdrop.2009-12-28A stage event beside an ornate gold throne draped with garlands in yellow, orange, red and white, with a red cushion and a stage backdrop of painted trees. A figure in a peach-pink robe, orange lower garment and white head wrap stands at the throne, reaching to receive a white cloth from a man in a light blue kurta and white dhoti. Nearby, a person in an orange robe stands beside them. To the right, girls in green, pink and purple dresses and a woman in a yellow sari with flowers in her hair wait, and another man in a yellow-orange kurta and white dhoti stands at the edge. A white bag with a tree logo hangs from the man's hand. Carpet covers part of the stage floor.2009-12-29A photograph on a stage in front of a large warm-toned backdrop of a temple image. A man with long dark hair and a white turban, wearing a pale pink embroidered kurta and red dhoti-style lower garment, stands barefoot beside an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white jasmine and purple-and-yellow garlands. He hands a white package to a bare-chested young man in white dhoti and orange-pink cloth. Behind them, an orange-robed attendant, and several men in white dhotis, some with rudraksha-style necklaces and white cloth bags with tree emblems, stand in a line. Strings of fairy lights line the backdrop.2009-12-28A photograph of a stage event beside a red and gold throne decorated with garlands in white, purple and yellow. A figure in a pale pink and cream kurta with a white turban and red shawl stands at the throne, extending a white plate toward a woman in a blue silk sari with a red border. A man in an orange robe stands behind them. On the right, several men stand bare-chested in white dhotis with gold necklaces and purple sashes, holding cloth bags printed with a tree motif. A backdrop shows a warm orange-lit temple-style image with string lights above.2009-12-28