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A stage set with a garden-like backdrop of potted plants and rocks. On the left, a seated man with a red-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a tilak sits near a golden statue of a seated deity. In the centre, a golden arch frames a deity murti garlanded with multicolour flower strands and a gold necklace, with a green cloth draped below. On the right, a bald man in an orange dhoti and shawl holds up a lit aarti lamp toward the murti, indicating an aarti ritual.

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A stage set up as a garden shrine with potted plants and rocks, a painted forest backdrop, and a gold-framed arch behind a deity murti adorned with multicolour garlands and gold jewellery on a green-draped altar. A man seated at left in saffron and orange clothing with a rudraksha mala smiles beside a golden statue of a seated couple with a child. At right, a standing priest in orange robes holds a lamp on a silver tray during aarti. Two people are visible.2015-01-04A temple-style hall decorated for worship. In the centre, a deity murti dressed in gold ornaments and a crown stands within a golden arched shrine framed by a dense garland of red, yellow and purple flowers, with a green cloth draped below. A man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits smiling at left among potted plants and rocks, with a red cloth beside him. A standing priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl at right holds a lit lamp toward the shrine. Golden statues of seated figures stand at the far left against a forest backdrop.2015-01-04Indoor stage set as a forest-like shrine: a dark curtained backdrop with painted trees, potted plants and rocks on the floor. A golden deity murti sits in an arched gold frame draped with multicoloured flower garlands and a green cloth, with a figure statue nearby. On the right, a bald man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the deities. On the left, a seated man with long dark hair, a red-orange shawl and a flower garland sits beside potted plants and a golden figure sculpture. Three people are visible.2015-01-04A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white shawl sits cross-legged on a red cushioned couch on a white stage. Behind him is a painted backdrop of a large tree with a golden statue of a seated deity figure and smaller golden figures, surrounded by potted plants and rocks. To the right, an arched golden shrine frame holds a silver deity murti draped in garlands of marigolds and red flowers, with a green cloth beneath and a patterned rug on the floor. A small brass pot sits near the seated man. The seated man shows a person appearance: saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and distinctive hair cues, seated in a teaching posture, so he is marked as in_person.2015-01-04January 04 20152015-01-04February 24 20152015-02-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a stage among potted plants and rocks, smiling. Behind him stands a gilded statue of a seated deity couple with a bull beside them. To the right, a gold throne-like seat is draped with garlands of marigolds and red flowers, and a gold arched frame holds decorated deity murti with a crown and floral garlands. Oil lamps stand in front of a yellow draped altar with fruit offerings on a tray. Whether the seated man is a person cannot be established from his appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2015-01-07January 06 20152015-01-06A 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 20152015-02-24February 24 20152015-02-24A seated man in an orange-red robe and matching red turban sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat within a garden-like stage of potted plants, small boulders and leafy greenery, gesturing with his raised right hand as if teaching. Behind him a backdrop shows a large tree, and a golden sculpture of a seated deity with multiple arms stands at left. At right, a gilded ornate arched shrine holds a deity murti draped in garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers, beside a golden peacock-like vehicle. A small brass oil lamp stands on the stage. a person is seated in the centre, identified by his red turban and orange robe with rudraksha-style beads.2015-02-24