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A photograph of a temple-style stage under a decorated canopy with red drapes and marigold garlands. At center, a seated figure in orange-brown robes with bare arms and hands pressed together in namaskar sits on an ornate golden throne. The figure appears to be a statue rather than a live person, given its waxlike finish. To the left, a large colourful deity murti of a multi-armed goddess stands beside a lion, and to the right a golden arch frames a seated deity murti draped in flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, brass kalasha-style vessels and a microphone sit on a white cloth in the foreground.

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October 16 20122012-10-16A photograph of a decorated stage set against a red draped backdrop with garlands and a yellow canopy overhead. At centre, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with flower garlands, hands folded in his lap. On the left stands a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess riding a lion, with a second figure beside her; on the right, a golden arched niche holds a deity murti draped in pink and gold with garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the stage, and white-and-yellow flower offerings sit on the front ledge. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person with saffron robe and rudraksha cues, but no name is visible on the throne itself. Only one physical person is visible.2012-10-16October 15 20122012-10-15October 17 20122012-10-17A photograph of a temple-style stage under a draped canopy of orange, red, green and yellow fabric. On the left stands a man in a pale pink-orange dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, facing the stage. Centre stage, a figure in orange robes with a belt sits on a gold ornate throne decorated with marigold garlands, flanked by gold kalasha-style lamp stands and brass oil lamps. To the left, a colourful deity murti of Durga with lion and attendant figures sits in a white ornamented arch. To the right, a seated deity murti in a gold arch with marigold garlands. Floral arrangements and offerings of fruit sit on a white-draped table in front; a speaker and microphone are visible at lower right.2012-10-16October 18 20122012-10-18October 16 20122012-10-16A photograph of a homa fire ceremony in front of a red-draped stage. In the foreground, a bright fire burns beside a brass vessel with a ladle and brass oil lamps. Behind the fire, marigold and yellow flower garlands drape over several deity murtis, including a multi-armed goddess with a trident and a lion, and a figure with an orange turban and rudraksha-style necklace. A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne decorated with yellow and red flowers. His appearance is consistent with the candidate figure, so this is a person in person seated on the throne. Gold and white decorative arches frame the scene, and a microphone stands at the front.2012-10-17A seated man in saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne at the back of a red-draped stage, flanked by golden floral garlands. In front, a sacred fire burns in a yellow-tiled fire pit with a large silver bowl and brass oil lamps nearby, indicating a homa. Along the left, a deity murti of a multi-armed goddess rides a lion against a white ornate arch, and on the right, standing deity statues in gold dress and garlands flank the scene. A red-and-gold canopy hangs overhead. No physical people other than the seated figure are clearly visible.2012-10-17October 15 20122012-10-15October 16 20122012-10-16A stage set for a Hindu event, with a seated figure in the centre on a gold-painted throne with a crown-shaped top, draped in a red and white-lined backdrop and garlands of marigold and rose. The seated figure wears an orange-brown robe, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, hands folded in the lap. To the left stands a large colourful deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, holding weapons, next to a lion; to the right stands a gold arched shrine with a murti decorated with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, a microphone on a stand and small kalasha-style vessels with green sprouts sit on the white-covered stage front. The seated figure is a person by the orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, though the appearance is uncertain.2012-10-16