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A stage event with a bearded man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe seated on a golden throne, wearing a long white-and-orange flower garland, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, smiling broadly. An older man in a pink kurta leans in and places his hand on the seated man's shoulder. To the left, two men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas kneel near a golden Nandi-shaped vessel. Two women in red and maroon saris sit on the right, one with hands folded. Behind them is a rocky backdrop with carved deity figures, and gold trishulas frame the stage against a blue backdrop. A dark silhouette of a head is in the foreground.

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A stage photograph of a staged devotional ceremony. A central seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange-red dhoti and garlands of white flowers and rudraksha beads sits on a throne-like seat with bare feet, smiling. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders kneel and attend; one holds a golden bull statue (nandi) and another kneels near the seat. On the right, a young girl in an orange dress and a woman in a red sari with gold border offer items. Golden trishula staffs stand at the edges and a rock-like backdrop with hand-shaped carvings and a starry blue sky. Photographed on a stage with a sealed-off performance set.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A stage photograph of a seated bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti, wearing a layered garland of white and orange flowers, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, raising one hand in greeting while smiling. He sits on a gold-and-brown throne-like chair. A man in white dhoti and shawl kneels at the feet of the seated figure, washing them, while another white-clad attendant stands at left beside a golden bull-shaped vessel and a golden trident. A woman in a white dress with gold border stands at right, and women in white and red saris kneel at the right edge. Behind them are stone sculptures of deities and a blue backdrop.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 12 20162016-12-12Stage photograph of a ritual performance against a painted blue night backdrop with a large sculpted rock form behind. A central figure sits on a golden bull-shaped seat, wearing a red-and-gold turban with a jewelled ornament, a white flower garland, gold armbands and a beaded necklace; he smiles and gestures with raised hands. Another man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders kneels or sits with his back to the camera before him. To the left, a man in white dhoti with gold borders stands beside a tall silver trident, and a golden trident also appears on the right. On the right, a woman in a red sari with gold border holds a small silver bowl, and another woman in white and gold sits beside her. Silhouettes of two people appear at the bottom edge of the frame.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02