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Indoor festival scene in a decorated hall with gold-trimmed ornate seating. A central man in red-maroon robes sits on a gold throne with his hands folded in greeting, a rudraksha-style necklace visible and long dark hair swept back, appearing to be a person with the throne-seated, honoured role. Around him, devotees in orange and maroon clothing stand and kneel, including a bearded man in orange with palms together, a woman in orange with a garland, and a child in a black outfit reaching toward the seat. Bundles of white cloth wrapped in bundles lie on the cushion at lower left, and a seated man in a white dhoti with a yellow border faces away at the bottom. Orange and red paper lanterns hang overhead and bright decorative banners fill the background.

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A photograph inside a decorated tent at an event, with a seated man in saffron-red robes on an ornate gold-carved throne at left, a tall multicoloured garland-decorated pole behind him, and gilded ritual objects around the seat. He is speaking and gesturing with his hands while a circle of about a dozen people in orange, maroon and red garments and white dhotis surrounds him; several men in orange and women in orange and maroon saris stand close, some holding offerings or hands together in greeting. Bright white and orange canopy drapes hang overhead, with stalls and displays visible in the background and a few seated attendees in the lower foreground. The seated figure has long dark hair and a dark shawl over his shoulders, with rudraksha-style beads visible on his chest; his appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the seated man is described by role as the speaker on the throne.2016-04-25A crowded indoor temple-style hall with red floor and ornate golden decorations, including a large golden throne-like seat with a carved backrest on the left. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a red cushioned seat beside the throne, holding items in his hands while a group sits and kneels around him. A shaved-headed man in an orange garment with a sacred thread sits with his back to the camera. Several devotees in saffron, yellow, and white clothing, and men in white kurtas and caps, gather closely around the seated group. Colourful tasselled hangings and decorated pillars frame the scene, with pink and purple stage lights and a sound speaker visible in the background.2016-04-25A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded golden throne with a red cushioned seat against a red backdrop. The seated person wears a white and red-orange cloth, a white and pink flower garland, and a black beaded wristband, holding a small red fruit in the hands. Several people stand and kneel before him in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces, one with hands folded and another touching his forehead, while devotees in orange and red garments watch. A ceremonial golden staff stands beside the throne and a brass plate sits on the floor. A camera on a tripod is visible at the back. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and an orange garment with rudraksha-style beads, a person cue, though appearance is not fully clear. Photo appears to show a darshan or puja-style reception.2016-04-28April 25 20162016-04-25 +1 copiesApril 24 20162016-04-24A long-haired man with a flower garland and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne, wearing a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, extending his hand toward devotees. Around him, a crowd of men and women in white, red and saffron clothing reaches toward the throne and offers fruit; red apples sit on a metal tray in front, and a gold lion-like carving stands beside the throne. A red tent interior with a cameraman and a fan in the background. The man on the throne shows cues of a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-05-02A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a red-cushioned golden throne with ornate gilded carving. A long-haired man in saffron-orange clothing and a white and red flower garland sits on the throne, extending his hand toward a devotee. Around him, devotees in saffron, pink, green and red saris and shirts crowd close; a young boy in a red shirt holds something in his hands. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels in the foreground, and a camera on a tripod stands at left. Brass ritual items and a small figure are on the cushions. Background shows a red backdrop and more people.2016-04-28Inside a decorated temple pavilion, a man with long dark hair and an orange-red turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and ceremonial gold garlands, and a devotee bows in the foreground. Around him, women in maroon and orange saris and devotees in saffron stand offering fruit and flowers, while a large deity murti with a trident-like staff and colourful tassels hangs behind. Brass lamps and a kalasha sit on the red floor, and bright paper lanterns hang overhead.2016-04-24November 10 20152015-11-10A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala visible around the neck. Before the throne, a bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala faces him, and a man in white clothing with gold necklaces leans in with raised hands. Women in red, orange and pink saris and rudraksha malas stand and sit around a red-draped ritual space with brass oil lamps and offering trays. A video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a large painted panel of deities decorates the left background. A crowd of around twenty people is visible.2016-04-28A photograph of a ceremonial gathering at a temple-like pavilion decorated in red and gold. In the left foreground, a seated figure wears an orange turban, a gold-and-beaded neck ornament, and an orange-saffron wrap, and holds out a red fruit or offering; the figure is presented as a person by a turban and ornate saffron clothing, with a rudraksha-style necklace, though the view is partial. Around him, several devotees in orange and red robes, malas and white-and-red marks stand close, some offering red fruit. A man in a blue striped shirt and white trousers bends forward, hands pressed together. Gold ornamental seating and a tray with money notes sit at the lower edge, and a red-and-orange backdrop fills the background.2016-04-24A photograph of a ceremony in a red-floored hall. A man with long dark hair and a red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold backrest, adorned with a long beaded necklace, and appears to be giving blessings. Two women in orange robes with beaded garlands stand beside him, one holding small objects in her hands. Devotees in white and gold-bordered clothing kneel and bow before the throne, including a woman in a pink top and a man in a blue cap. A large heap of white cloth-wrapped bundles sits at the base of the throne, and gold ritual lamps and decorations are visible in the background.2016-04-25