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Ornate temple-style stage with gold-finished thrones and a deity murti decorated with flower garlands, set behind hanging brass bells. On the left, a bearded man in orange-red robes, a rudraksha-style garland of white flowers, and a gold necklace sits on a gold throne holding a ceremonial staff, with a trident-like rod on the side. Beside him stands a bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti with a red turban and bead necklace, hands joined. Center: a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti garlanded in marigolds. Right: a decorated altar with a couple of deity figures in silver-and-gold adornment. Floor has colourful striped cloth and brass offerings, including a kalasha-style vessel.

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May 05 20172017-05-05A temple-style stage set for a ritual event. On the left, a seated bearded man in a reddish-brown robe with a long-stemmed trident-like staff and a white flower garland sits on a gold ornate throne with a crown-like headdress and gold necklace. Beside him, a standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange head cloth, holding his hands together in namaskar, wears rudraksha beads. Centre stage, a golden deity murti of a seated figure is decorated with flower garlands and gold ornaments. At right, a silver-framed shrine holds two standing deity murtis draped in jewellery and garlands, with a gold cloth canopy. Brass lamps, a kalasha-type vessel, and offerings sit on the platform, and hanging brass bells dangle from the ceiling above a maroon curtain.2017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05A staged ritual tableau on a raised platform inside a hall with a maroon curtain and hanging bells. On the left, a figure with long dark hair, orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and orange-brown robe sits on an ornate golden throne holding a golden staff with a trident-like top. Beside him a bare-chested attendant in an orange cloth holds a ritual item. Centre: a golden shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands and jewelled ornaments. Right: an image of a goddess murti with a crown and garlands on a canopied altar. Brass railing, brass vessels and a red cloth draped on a stand sit in front.2017-05-05A staged ritual tableau on a raised platform with a golden throne canopy at left. Seated on the ornate gold throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes, a long white-and-pink flower garland, an orange turban-style headwear, and ornate gold necklaces, holding a trident-topped staff. Beside the throne, a standing attendant in an orange dhoti and orange head cloth, bare-chested, holds his hands together in namaste. Centre stage is a golden-framed deity murti adorned with garlands, and at right an elaborate decorated murti with silver and gold ornaments and garlands. Brass oil lamps, bells hang from the ceiling, and a red-and-gold textile panel draped over a brass vessel. Multicolour striped floor mats cover the platform.2017-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20172017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05A photograph of a temple-style stage with a golden nandi bull mount and deity murti set in a gold arch, flanked by two gold-framed alcoves draped with marigold garlands and multicoloured canopies. A seated figure in an orange-red robe and red turban sits with palms pressed together in front of a silver framed panel, with a microphone stand beside him. On the left, a standing attendant in orange dhoti and bare upper body stands near lit oil lamps, and on the right a deity murti in blue and pink garments sits in the alcove. Gold figurines flank the central arch. The seated figure has a distinctive turban and orange robe, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm him as a person.2017-12-01April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesNovember 11 20172017-11-11A photograph of a temple-style stage with golden deity thrones framed by red and green cloth canopies and flower garlands. A man in a saffron-orange robe with an orange turban sits on a red cushioned seat, hands pressed together in namaskar, with a microphone stand beside him. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in an orange wrap pours or lifts a ritual vessel toward a golden deity murti. Gold statues of attendants and a gold horse-like figure flank the stage, and small oil lamps and flower petals lie on the floor.2017-11-11 +2 copiesNovember 28 20172017-11-28