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A stage set with a painted forest backdrop of trees, rocks and potted plants around the front. On the left, a seated figure in a red turban and orange-red clothes sits on a green-draped seat among the greenery, with a golden deity murti of a seated couple beside him against the backdrop. On the right, a large golden deity murti of a seated figure is garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace, standing on a red base with a golden animal figure below. A man with a shaved head in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the right holding a lit oil lamp in front of the murti in an aarti gesture. Brass lamps stand on the floor, and a red and gold cloth hangs behind.

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February 24 20152015-02-24A photograph of an indoor stage set with a painted forest backdrop and a rock-and-plant border. On the left, a seated figure in orange robes and a red turban sits on a raised platform beside a golden sculpture of a seated deity with a child. In the centre-right, a golden deity murti under a gilded arch is garlanded with flower and bead necklaces, flanked by brass lamps. On the right, a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl holds a lit lamp toward the murti. The floor is white with a red patterned rug. Two physical people are visible; the statues and painted backdrop are not counted.2015-02-24February 24 20152015-02-24February 24 20152015-02-24February 24 20152015-02-24February 24 20152015-02-24Photograph of a temple-style stage. On the left, a seated figure in orange-red robes and a red head covering sits with hands pressed in prayer on a tiger-skin seat, surrounded by rocks and potted green plants, with a painted forest backdrop and a golden sculpture of a seated deity with a child figure behind. Center right, a golden deity murti on a deer-shaped base is decorated with multicoloured garlands, a crown and a gold arched canopy. On the right, a bald priest in orange-red robes stands with a lit lamp beside brass oil lamps on a red-and-white carpet.2015-02-24February 24 20152015-02-24A photograph inside a hall with a dark red curtain backdrop and a painted forest scene. On the left, a seated figure in a red and orange garment with a red cap sits on a tiger-skin-like cloth amid potted plants and rocks; beside it stands a golden statue of a seated figure with a companion. On the right, a golden bull statue draped in a garland of flowers stands before a gilded arched shrine. A man in an orange-red dhoti and bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp toward the shrine, while brass lamps stand nearby. The scene suggests a puja or aarti being performed.2015-02-24February 24 20152015-02-24A stage set with a painted forest backdrop of trees and foliage. On the left, a seated figure in a red headdress and red garment sits on a tiger-skin-like cloth amid potted plants and rocks, with a golden sculpture of a seated deity and companion nearby. At right, a gilded arched shrine frames a deity murti adorned with garlands and a crown, standing beside a golden bull-like figure on a red base with fruit offerings. A man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a lit oil lamp in an aarti gesture, with brass lamps on stands beside him.2015-02-24February 24 20152015-02-24