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A festive stage scene with a large golden ornate throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth and red cushions, under a golden parasol. Seated on a small swing-like seat, a man in saffron-red robes and a red turban wears a long pink-white flower garland. Beside him stands a large black deity murti with a cobra hood, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas stand with palms joined in namaskar at the right, and a woman in a red sari with pink dupatta bows low, presenting an offering. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and stage lights shine overhead.

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December 22 20162016-12-22December 12 20162016-12-12December 22 20162016-12-22A stage setting with a large golden ornate throne covered in red cushions and a tiger-skin pattern, beside a dark stone-like deity murti draped with a black hood and garlanded with yellow and white flowers. A seated man in a saffron turban and red-orange clothing, wearing a gold necklace and a pink floral garland, sits on a small red cushioned seat beside a flower-decorated swing frame with yellow marigold garlands. A pedestal fan stands on the right and a colourful woven cloth covers the floor. The backdrop is red with stage lights above.2016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene with a large gilded throne and red cushions at left. A man in a rust-red robe and red turban sits on a low seat, wearing a pink flower garland and gold-toned necklaces, while attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and a woman in a maroon-and-gold sari with a patterned shawl surround him. Yellow marigold and pink flower garlands hang from a gold-framed canopy above him, and a worker in white kneels at the lower left on a striped rug near a brass tray. Red curtains and standing attendants in white form the background.2016-12-12A stage event with a bearded man seated on a gold ornate throne with lion armrests, wearing an orange-red turban, a pink-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and red-and-pink draped cloth, holding a tall white staff with a trident-like top. He extends a hand while a man in a red kurta kneels at his feet, and a woman in black kneels beside him, bowing to the seated figure. Behind them a standing man in cream sherwani and red dhoti and a woman in a light blue sari stand near a row of women in orange and yellow saris. A dark deity murti with a garland and a gold chest ornament stands to the left, and a colourful striped mat covers the platform. Crowd count and identity are uncertain.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-print cloth, wearing a rust-orange turban, a pink flower garland and a dark orange robe. In front, a floral-decorated swing-like frame with yellow and pink garlands hangs above a stacked pile of cushions in yellow and orange. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders are bending over the cushions, one in an orange-bordered white robe with a marigold garland. Several men in white shirts and orange shawls stand at the right behind them. Colourful striped floor rugs cover the stage, with red curtains and stage lights overhead.2016-12-12A staged ceremonial scene on a stage with colourful striped floor mats and dark stage lighting. A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, wearing a pink garland and ornate gold necklaces, sits on a small raised seat with a dark canopy above. Beside a large golden throne holding a black deity murti draped in flower garlands and pearl necklaces, a woman in a blue and red saree with gold border stands in front, while other women in blue and purple sarees and a man in a white dhoti with a shawl stand with hands folded at right. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers hang from a frame in front of the throne. Golden ritual objects and a small red cushion rest on the stage. The centre man's clothing and adornments are the cues for a possible a person identification, so this is recorded as a probable appearance-based candidate.2016-12-12A stage ceremony with a golden throne draped in red cushion and tiger-striped panel, beside a large dark deity murti garlanded with flowers. A seated man in a red turban, orange-red garment and rudraksha-style beads sits before a flower-decorated canopy palanquin, cushion and offerings nearby. Three women and two men in white dhoti and shawl stand to the right with palms pressed together in anjali. Red and multicolour mats cover the platform, with a red curtain behind. A watermarked stage photograph; the seated figure is an unsure candidate for a person, shown with a crown-like turban, ornate gold necklaces and sitting in a throne setting, but appearance is not certain.2016-12-12A stage event with a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cover. He wears an orange turban, orange-brown robes, a pink flower garland and gold necklaces. Beside him hangs a floral-decorated swing with yellow and pink marigold garlands. A man in white dhoti prostrates on the striped mat in front of the throne. Standing behind, a woman in a purple and gold sari with a gold necklace, a woman in a red-and-gold sari with a rudraksha-style mala, and several men in white dhotis and an orange-shawled man in white shirt watch with hands folded. Stage lights and red drapes frame the scene. A faint printed copyright line appears in the lower right corner.2016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene with a golden throne and red cushions beside a black deity murti draped in flower garlands and gold necklaces. A man seated on a red cushioned seat wears an orange-brown turban, saffron robe, a pink and white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace; a golden parasol stands above him. Ornate flower-garlanded swing frame with yellow and pink blooms hangs beside him. A priest in white dhoti kneels at a silver vessel on the striped floor cloth. Behind them, women in purple and gold saris and a man in white clothing stand with hands pressed in anjali, and a drummer plays. Stage lights and red backdrop fill the background.2016-12-12