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November 17 20132013-11-17A photograph of a ceremonial reception at a temple stage with gold-trimmed throne and ornate blue and red backdrop. A seated figure on the golden throne wears a red-brown robe, a red cap, and red and white flower garlands, and holds a silver trident upright. A gilded deity murti stands to the right of the throne. Around the throne, several people in white and cream kurta-style clothing, a woman in a red and cream sari, and a man in a white shirt holding a brass plate of offerings approach. Two yellow-and-red flags stand at the left edge. A terracotta-robed figure stands near the centre. Several attendants gather near the dais.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17A seated figure in a red-brown robe and orange-red headwrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a long garland of red and white flowers, gold necklaces and bangles. Several men in white kurtas and a man in a striped shirt stand bending forward with hands folded, offering respect. A golden deity murti with a raised hand stands behind the throne, and a gold lion-form sculpture sits beside it. A patterned red carpet covers the floor and a blue-and-pink decorated column frames the background.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17A photograph in a temple hall with gilded lion-armrest throne and dark red cushions. A seated man in a maroon turban and maroon garment, wearing a large marigold and red flower garland, sits at centre on the golden throne. A woman in a pink and white sari bends forward to offer him something, her hair in a long braid. At left, a shaved-headed man in rust-coloured dhoti and shawl stands with hands folded, and a bald man in rust clothing sits at lower left with palms together. Two painted standing deity statues with gold ornaments and crowns flank the throne, and a brass oil lamp stands at left.2013-11-17May 13 20132013-05-13November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with red curtains and a large deity painting behind the stage. A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hooded canopy wears an orange-red turban and is garlanded with white flowers and green leaves; he has a rudraksha-style necklace and is receiving attention. Several men in white and cream dhotis and kurtas stand or kneel around him, one kneeling in front of the throne holding a vessel near a brass lamp, while a woman in a red and teal sari kneels at right with a red offering. Other devotees stand at left, some holding papers. A gold trident and a brass lamp stand on the stage. a person (saffron turban, floral garlands and ornate gold throne with cobra canopy, seated as the central figure receiving the ceremony).2016-11-20November 20 20162016-11-20A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside an ornately decorated hall. A seated figure in a gilded throne with lion-head armrests and a carved, jewelled backrest wears a black cap-like headpiece, red garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a white shawl over a red cloth, and accepts offerings from devotees. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saris, and others in rust-orange and saffron garments with gold borders, stand or sit with garlands and fruit. A bald priest with a white tilak on the left wears an orange cloth and beaded necklaces. Brass lamps stand beside the throne, and the backdrop is covered with flower garlands and a colourful jewelled panel.2016-01-03