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A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with several ornate gold and cream thrones and palanquin-style seats draped with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red and orange. A central figure in a gold-toned robe with bare arms raised stands on a rug in front of a red velvet curtain. Behind the central figure, a throne and figures sit on the stage, and on the right a large deity murti is decorated with garlands and sits beside a golden vehicle. In front of the seats, a row of brass trays holds fruits, flowers and offerings. The setting is a bright hall with white ceiling panels and track lights.

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December 26 20132013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26A wide photograph of a decorated indoor stage in a white hall with a maroon velvet drape behind it. Several ornate thrones and deity alcoves are draped with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. In the centre, an empty red-cushioned throne flanked by lion figures sits on a raised platform. To the right, a gilded deity murti with an orange cloth is adorned with garlands, and a golden lion statue sits near it. Flower offerings and plates are arranged on the floor at the base of the central deity display. Ceiling lights, an air conditioning unit and a small monitor are visible in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26A stage set for a festival with five decorated thrones or altars arranged in a row before a maroon curtain. Each seat is framed by garlands of yellow, red, and multicoloured flowers. The central throne holds a seated figure in red and gold robes with a dark crown, flanked by two golden lion figures, and a flower-strewn floor lies in front. Flanking thrones hold deity murti statues in red, purple, and pink drapery. Concrete garlands and offerings arranged on the stage floor suggest a ritual display.2013-12-26A stage decorated for a festival darshan, with several ornately carved golden thrones and canopies arranged side by side in front of a dark maroon drape. Each throne is wrapped in bright multicoloured flower garlands. On the central red-cushioned throne sits a seated figure in red and gold clothing with a garland, flanked by golden lion-shaped armrests. To the right, three figures in orange and pink robes sit on a throne beside deity murti and a set of offering trays set on the floor. Further right, a tall golden throne holds another deity murti in a yellow-based covering. Ceiling spotlights light the scene.2013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26A stage set for a Hindu festival with a row of ornate thrones and deity figures decorated with garlands in red, yellow and white flowers. Central on a red-cushioned gold throne sits a seated figure in red and orange clothing with a crown-like headdress and garland, flanked by golden lion figures. To the right, three figures in red and gold robes stand before golden arches with a platter of offerings in front. Far right, a figure in orange and gold sits beneath a garlanded canopy. A dark maroon velvet curtain hangs behind, with a round light fixture overhead.2013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26A decorated indoor stage with a maroon velvet drape behind it. Several ornate gilded thrones and canopies are covered in marigold and multicoloured garlands. A central seated figure in a red and gold garment sits on a throne flanked by two golden lion figures. To the right, three deity murti in pink, red and green dress sit under a garlanded canopy, and further right stands a large garlanded figure on a yellow base. A seated figure in purple sits on a smaller garlanded seat at left, and a figure in pink and green sits at far left among flowers. Flower offerings lie on the floor in front of the central stage.2013-12-26Stage decorated for a ceremony with several seated figures on flower-garlanded thrones beneath a dark red velvet valance. At center, a seated figure in orange garments with rudraksha beads and a crown-like headpiece sits on a gold throne flanked by two gold lion figures, hands raised in blessing. To the right, a group of statues or murtis in red and pink draperies are adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, similarly garlanded figures in pink, purple and teal fabric sit on ornate arches. Trays of flowers and offerings lie on the stage floor in front. No live audience is visible.2013-12-26A decorated stage with several ornate golden thrones and arches framed by garlands of flowers in yellow, red and green. On the centre-left throne sits a figure in red and gold clothing with a golden necklace, flanked by two golden lion figures. To the right stands a group of figures in red and green garments adorned with garlands, beside a second decorated throne. Further right, a golden palanquin-style seat with flower garlands. Offering plates with fruit and flowers rest on the floor in front of the stage, which has a dark maroon drape behind it. The figures appear to be deity murtis and statues rather than living people.2013-12-26