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A stage in a hall decorated for a devotional programme, with several gilded thrones draped in colourful flower garlands and a painted forest backdrop of trees. A deity murti seated on the central throne wears a crown and garland, and a golden lion-form stands at its base. A man in an ochre-brown robe with a gold-edged shawl stands at the left of the stage gesturing toward the central figures, while a seated figure in orange sits among rocks and potted plants near the centre. Stage lights hang from the ceiling above the arrangement.

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January 09 20152015-01-09January 08 20152015-01-08January 07th 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesA stage set up as a temple-like hall with several golden thrones and deity murtis garlanded with marigolds and multicolored flower garlands. A bald man in a brown-orange robe stands at the lower centre with his arm extended toward a miniature forest scene of plants, rocks and a painted backdrop. Behind him are a seated figure in saffron-colored cloth and a golden lion-like figure beside a throne. Spotlights hang from the ceiling above dark red drapes. The standing man is visible from behind and his face is not shown, so no identification is made; he is described only by his role as a presenter at the arrangement.2015-01-09A stage set in a hall with dark maroon drapes and a painted forest backdrop of trees. In the centre, a seated statue of a sage with hands folded in prayer sits among green plants and rocks, with a figure above. Flanked by richly decorated golden arches with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flower strands, several deity murti are displayed, including a figure in green and white on the right. A lone person in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl stands at left, at the edge of the stage, facing the arrangement with hands raised in greeting. Overhead are ceiling spotlights and lighting rigs.2015-01-09January 07th 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style stage decorated for worship. A bald priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a ritual vessel toward a golden deity pedestal. Multiple gilded thrones and altars are draped with garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers, with golden lion and animal figures. A central backdrop shows a painted forest scene with a sculpted group of figures. A seated figure in orange clothing sits among potted plants and decorative stones at centre. Stage lights hang from a black truss above.2015-01-07 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20152015-01-08January 07th 20152015-01-07January 07 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20152015-01-09A photograph of a stage set for a temple-style ritual. A bald priest in a rust-red robe with a gold border stands at the lower left, his back to the camera, reaching toward a deity murti. Several ornate golden thrones and vahana-style carvings are decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands. A green and sepia painted backdrop shows a forest scene with figures, and potted plants and rocks sit in the foreground. Stage lights hang from the ceiling and a maroon drape frames the top. Two or three small figures appear at the lower edge of the frame.2015-01-07