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October 23 2006

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August 04 20172017-08-04May 02 20182018-05-02 +1 copiesOctober 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph from behind of a bare-backed person with short curly dark hair, wearing an orange cloth draped over one shoulder and a dark bead mala at the neck, holding a silver multi-branched oil lamp aloft with five lit flames before deep red velvet curtains. The lamp has ornate dragon-like arms and a tray base. White ash markings decorate the upper back and arms. The person is a single ritual participant performing an aarti-style lamp offering on stage.2017-07-28Close-up photograph of a copper-gold silk fabric with a fine gold zari line running diagonally across it and a red border visible at the top edge. A single small clear faceted gem sits on the fabric near the center, with a tiny red dot beside it. No people are visible.2018-05-02A photograph of an outdoor shrine enclosed by bamboo scaffolding, with grey stone pillars and red velvet drapes framing a seated deity murti in orange and red garments, adorned with a garland and a halo-like backdrop. Several people in white clothing sit on a striped mat in front, raising lit oil lamps in aarti. Some stand, some sit, and their backs are mostly turned toward the camera.2007-03-06September 10 20172017-09-10December 28 20142014-12-28Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on a red satin bolster at a seated gathering. The foot belongs to a person in a maroon-brown robe with gold-edged trim, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace is visible at the upper right. Red velvet cushions and a gold-trimmed red surface fill the lower frame, with marigold flowers at the top left. The lower body of the seated figure is in view, but the face is cropped out of frame.2016-05-06Wide photo of an indoor stage at an evening event, with a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne at centre. The seated person wears white and gold clothing. The stage backdrop is a gold and pink patterned arch framed by pillars, with flower garlands in red, white and yellow along the top. Pink draped curtains hang at the sides, with floral panels and small lamps lit at either side. Two monitor screens sit on white-draped stands near the throne, and white elephant figures stand on the stage edges. Smoke or incense haze drifts across the stage. A dark audience silhouette fills the lower foreground.2006-12-17June 05 20122012-06-05 +1 copiesOctober 26 20152015-10-26