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A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a raised stage in an indoor hall. Several men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white and gold-bordered sarees surround a large ornate deity murti with a trident and raised hands, set before a red draped curtain. A white headband is worn by many participants. A shirtless man with a gold-bordered white cloth and a bare-chested man in white stand near the murti, and a woman in a red-orange saree reaches toward it. To the right stands a gold-framed throne with a seated figure garlanded with white and yellow flower strands, and a green cloth covers the platform. Artificial greenery and a hanging fabric canopy frame the left and right edges. A metal railing runs along the front of the stage.

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A photograph of a temple-style ritual stage with a red draped backdrop and a golden deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, holding ritual objects, seated on a golden base. Several men and boys in white dhotis with gold borders and white headbands stand in front, some carrying a trident-like staff and ritual items. A woman in an orange-red sari stands near the center. On the right, an ornate gold palanquin or throne-like structure with a green base holds smaller murtis. A small child in white stands near the front rail, and a potted green tree stands at left.2016-04-10A photograph of a temple-style hall during a ritual with a crowd of devotees in white garments. Many people wear white dhotis and sarees, some with white head cloths tied over their eyes and forehead, and some women have their hair in braids and wear white blouses with gold borders. In the centre, a tall red-and-gold deity murti with multiple arms stands above a golden platform, and beside it a golden peetha holds seated figures adorned with silver and gold ornaments and garlands. Devotees bow, hold their hands together, and carry flower garlands, while others sit closer to the front. Red drapes and green foliage decorate the backdrop.2016-04-10April 10 20162016-04-10A ritual stage scene in a hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and a long dark hair bun, sits on a golden throne-like seat under a golden canopy. Around them, about a dozen men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing white blindfolds, stand in a line, some touching the seated figure's stool or offering hands, others pouring or arranging items. A red carpet runs across the stage, and at right a richly decorated golden peetha holds deity murtis garlanded with flowers and wrapped in orange and red cloth. Colourful striped pillars frame the backdrop, which shows a painted figure of Shiva.2016-01-30A photograph of a temple-style hall where devotees in white dhotis, white sarees with gold borders and white head cloths stand around a large red-draped backdrop. A large painted deity murti with multiple arms, golden crown and red garments stands above a golden throne-like seat with a kalasha. A decorated ornate figure in green and gold sits to the right. A woman in a red sari with white hair cloth and a girl in white dress take part in the ritual, one holding a small object. Greenery and purple flowers decorate the upper left. Some people wear masks.2016-04-10A photograph of a temple-style stage with a red carpet and red curtain backdrop. A large golden deity murti with multiple arms and a crown stands in a framed relief panel, with a gilded throne-like shrine to the right. Devotees in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris with gold borders stand and kneel around a golden peetha, some bending low in worship, while others in white stand near brass railings. Two men in white dhotis with red-and-gold cloth pass beside a kneeling devotee, and a bare-chested man wears a rudraksha mala. Offerings and decorated flower garlands are visible near the shrine.2016-08-05A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a red curtain backdrop and a large painted deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, holding objects in her hands, above a golden throne. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and red turban, wearing a gold necklace, sits on a gold throne. Several men in white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with gold-bordered garments, and women in white saris with gold borders and white headbands surround him, gesturing and attending. A gilded ornate canopy and green foliage decorate the side of the stage.2016-04-10Photograph of a ceremonial scene in an indoor hall with a red curtain backdrop. A seated figure in a red robe and orange head wrap sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing an orange garland. Behind the throne a large painted image of a goddess with multiple arms and a crown stands on a dark backdrop. Around the stage, devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some with white headbands, stand with hands raised or folded; women in white saris with gold borders stand to the right near a gold-decorated palanquin or ratha with floral and garland decorations. A green tree stands at the left edge and a red carpet covers the stage floor. The a person candidate is seated centrally on the throne, shaved head and wearing a red robe; the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2016-04-10January 30 20162016-01-30January 30 20162016-01-30September 15 20152015-09-15A ceremonial scene inside a hall with a red carpet. On the left, a large painted image shows a bare-chested, long-haired deity figure with a serpent around the neck. A golden palanquin-style throne with an ornate canopy stands in the centre. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, many with white cloth bands tied over their eyes, stand close together, some with hands on each other's shoulders. At right, a golden throne with a golden canopy holds a seated figure draped in flower garlands, with an attendant in orange near it. A man in a white shirt and dhoti stands at the centre-right, and a cameraman films at left. Another bearded man in white stands at lower right. The setting resembles a procession or ritual worship event.2016-01-30