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Stage photograph of three performers seated on ornate gold-framed thrones with lion-footed armrests against a deep red backdrop. The central woman in a yellow and orange silk sari, with a long plait, bangles, pearl necklaces and a gold crown, sits on a red-cushioned throne. To her left a performer with long dark hair, tilak, rudraksha beads and an orange dhoti sits on a gold throne, and to her right a young girl in a green and yellow silk pavada with gold necklaces and a gold headpiece sits with hands folded. A faint printed portrait appears above. Stage lighting and a dark platform front the scene.

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A staged performance on a stage with a red backdrop and gilded thrones flanked by golden lion figures. In the centre, a woman in a yellow and red sari with a long braid, red bindi and layered gold necklaces sits on a large golden throne with a red cushion and crown-like ornament. To her left, a young man with a painted face, dark topknot wig, orange dhoti and a red-and-gold ceremonial sash and beaded necklaces sits on a gilded throne. To her right, a young girl in a green and gold sari with gold jewellery and a tiara sits on another gilded throne. Their costumes suggest dramatized deity or royal roles in a ceremonial session.2016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01 +2 copiesDecember 01 20162016-12-01Three performers seated on ornate gilded thrones with carved lion armrests on a stage with red drapes. On the left, a man with long dark hair piled high and a white ash mark on his forehead wears an orange dhoti, a rust-brown shawl and gold necklaces. In the centre, a woman in a bright yellow saree with a red border, a long braid and a tiara-style crown sits on a red-cushioned throne with pearl and gold necklaces. On the right, a young girl in a green and gold silk half-saree and yellow shawl wears a gold headpiece and layered beaded necklaces. A gold lion-faced throne stands at the far right edge.2016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01Stage photograph of three performers seated on ornate gold thrones with carved lion-head armrests against a red backdrop. The central woman wears a yellow and orange sari, a long single braid, a red bindi, layered gold and beaded necklaces and bangles, and gestures outward with open hands while speaking. To her left a young man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style necklace and forehead markings, sits with hands folded. To her right a young girl in a green and gold sari and gold necklaces sits with hands clasped. Gold lion-form footstools and red drapes complete the staged setting.2016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01Stage photo of three performers seated on ornate golden thrones with red cushions and gold lion-form footrests against a deep red backdrop with a large deity image above. The central performer wears a yellow and orange sari, gold jewellery, bangles and a gold crown, and gestures with one hand near her face. To the left a performer in orange dhoti and upper cloth with rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces sits cross-legged. To the right a young girl in a green and gold sari with gold necklaces sits with palms pressed together in greeting. Partly visible at the right edge is another figure in orange clothing.2016-12-01Three people sit on ornate golden thrones with lion-carved bases against a deep red backdrop on a stage. The woman at centre wears a yellow and orange sari with a red border and gold jewellery, holds a microphone, and wears a crown and a long braid. To her left, a man with long matted hair wears an orange dhoti, orange shawl, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, his hands folded. To her right, a young woman in a green and gold sari with a gold necklace holds a small book. The stage is dark below them.2016-12-01Three women seated on ornate gilded thrones with lion-armrest bases on a dark stage. The woman on the left wears a yellow and orange silk sari, a long side braid, a red bindi, gold bangles and a pendant necklace, and sits on a red-cushioned throne. The woman in the centre wears a green and yellow sari, a layered gold necklace and a maang tikka, hands folded in her lap. The woman on the right wears an orange sari, a gold necklace and a nose ring, hands clasped, seated on a throne with a lion-head crest. Behind them are red draped chairs. The scene is a formal stage presentation with no visible ritual objects.2016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01