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Outdoor festival scene before a large floral-decorated golden throne arch with a white and yellow marigold backdrop. A person with long dark hair, wearing a white cloth, beads and a gold chain necklace, sits or stands in the centre of the throne, appearing to receive devotees. Around them, many devotees in white and orange saris and white dhotis press forward, some holding hands and offering flowers or folded hands. A man in a pink shirt and several men in white shirts stand nearby. The crowd is dense, with many people visible in the foreground and sides. A decorative white floral border frames the arch.

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Photo of a crowded festival stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a large arched backdrop of white and dark striped panels. At the centre, a long-haired man in a cream dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and a tilak stands before a gilded ornate throne-like peetha draped in red, orange and multicoloured flower garlands. Around him, women in white saris and orange blouses, and men in white shirts, cluster closely, some with hands joined and others handing items forward. Dense crowd members in the foreground watch the scene, and an electric fan is visible at the right edge.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01Devotees in white dhotis and saris crowd around a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat under a richly decorated stage canopy with white and silver embellishments and garlands. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with long dark hair. Several men in white kurtas and orange shawls, along with women in white saris and a girl in a light blue top, surround the throne, some offering or receiving something. A video camera on a tripod is visible at right, and the stage is draped in red and gold decor.2008-07-17January 01 20092009-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17Devotees in white and saffron stand around an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a gold backrest, flower garlands in red, orange and yellow, and a gold canopy with a silver-patterned backdrop. A man in saffron shawl and orange-hued clothing sits centrally on the throne area while women in white saris and men in white kurtas gather closely, some with folded hands, and a cameraman films at right. Several people in white and saffron offer respect around the seat during a ceremonial gathering.2008-07-17A photograph of a crowd gathered around a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a decorated golden backrest and a garlanded canopy of white flowers, red and yellow blossoms and purple-striped fabric. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a large gold pendant, with long dark hair. Around him, devotees in white clothing and a woman in a blue dress and a woman in orange offer and receive blessings, some bending close. A golden trident stands at the right edge beside a red flower decoration. A camera rig is visible at the upper right. a person: the seated figure in saffron with long hair, mala and gold pendant on the throne fits the candidate cues.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man with short dark hair and a red bindi wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a bare upper body, adorned with a long gold bead necklace. He sits on an ornate gold throne framed by a large arch of yellow, white, red and purple flower garlands. Around him, devotees in orange and white clothing and a woman in a yellow sari gather close, some with hands raised or bowing. Baskets of fruit and red flowers rest at the side, and a golden trident hangs at the upper left. Several elderly men in white are seated in the foreground. The scene appears to be a darshan or honouring ceremony.2010-01-01