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October 06 2013

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A stage set for a Hindu temple-style programme with a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes seated at the left edge, seen from behind, facing the stage. Centre stage, a large decorated deity murti with garlands of white and red flowers sits on a purple throne, flanked by two smaller seated murtis in blue and green garments with red garlands. A gold standing figure stands nearby, and a gold lion-form seat and a red cushioned seat appear at left. Strings of colourful tassels hang from arches behind, with a maroon curtain and a wall fan at right.2013-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06December 26 20132013-12-26A photograph of a stage set with a golden throne flanked by golden lion figures, draped in red cushions, with a seated figure in orange-brown robes on it. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in a saffron-pink dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a white offering vessel toward the throne. Right of centre, a deity murti decorated with garlands sits on a red-draped platform, beside a smaller garlanded murti in green and blue. A golden standing figure stands between them. Ceiling-hung colourful lanterns, tasselled maroon drapes and a standing fan complete the setting.2013-10-08December 26 20132013-12-26A stage set with a gold-framed throne draped in red cushions, flanked by two golden lion figures, with colourful paper lanterns and tasselled hangings above. A bald man in an orange-red wrap stands in the foreground, back to the camera, raising a lit oil lamp toward the throne. On the left, a woman in a gold-embroidered sari stands at a clear acrylic lectern with her hands pressed together in greeting. To the right, two deity murti are dressed in colourful garlands and silk, with flowers and floral garlands surrounding them, and a standing gold figure stands between the throne and the right side of the stage.2013-10-06A temple-hall stage decorated with a painted backdrop and gold arches. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl holds a tiered silver lamp stand toward the altar. Behind him, a seated man in orange robes sits beside a purple-clad figure. On the right, two ornately garlanded deity murtis in red and gold sit on a decorated dais with fruit and offerings on plates. Centre back, a gold throne-like seat holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man with a turban and a small seated figure in white at its base. Priests perform a puja.2013-12-26A photograph of a Navaratri worship scene in a decorated hall. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in a pink-orange garment and rudraksha mala faces away from the camera, raising a silver lamp with a multi-flame arati lamp toward the stage. On the right, a figure with long dark hair in an orange-brown dhoti and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands folded in prayer. Behind them stand gold-painted deity statues, including a horse-mounted figure draped in a garland and a standing goddess. Colourful tassel-hung arches and red-and-maroon drapes frame the stage. The page indicates the Navaratri Ashtami celebration with a person present, but the seated figure's appearance alone does not clearly confirm identity.2013-10-12October 08 20132013-10-08Temple stage scene during a Navarathri deity arati. A bald priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a silver arati lamp toward a deity murti decorated with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. A seated person in orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a gold lion-armrest throne at right, with a golden standing figure statue between them. Ornate cream arches, hanging multicolour tassels and maroon drapes frame the stage, with a clear plexiglass lectern and a small peetha-like platform.2013-10-07December 24 20132013-12-24September 28 20142014-09-28