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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead, sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. To the left stands a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion at her feet, surrounded by smaller figures; to the right is another decorated deity murti with garlands. A brass oil lamp stands on the green floor, under red, orange and yellow draped bunting with a golden canopy above. The scene is a festive stage setting in a tented hall.

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October 15 20122012-10-15October 18 20122012-10-18October 19 20122012-10-19A photograph of a decorated stage set against a red draped backdrop with garlands and a yellow canopy overhead. At centre, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with flower garlands, hands folded in his lap. On the left stands a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess riding a lion, with a second figure beside her; on the right, a golden arched niche holds a deity murti draped in pink and gold with garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the stage, and white-and-yellow flower offerings sit on the front ledge. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person with saffron robe and rudraksha cues, but no name is visible on the throne itself. Only one physical person is visible.2012-10-16October 16 20122012-10-16A photograph of a stage set before a red draped backdrop. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, his hands resting on the armrests and a gold footstool before him. He appears to be a person by appearance cues (saffron robe, mala, ceremonial gold necklace), though the image is uncertain. To the left stand a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a red-and-white background and a lion beside her, and two standing figures decorated with flower garlands, one wearing an orange turban and the other a crown. The scene includes a gold-embroidered red canopy overhead and a white lacework arch behind the deities.2012-10-15A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown, flanked by garlands of marigolds and roses draped over the throne arms. Behind him stands a multi-armed goddess murti with a red-and-gold backdrop and white lace arch, and two standing statues in orange turbans and floral garlands stand in front. The scene is set against red draped cloth in a temple-style hall. a person: the seated man wears saffron robes, a beaded mala and a gold chain and sits enthroned, the cues for the probable identification.2012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands, set against red draped fabric. He wears a saffron-orange garment and sits with arms folded, bare feet visible. Beside him stands a tall brass oil lamp on a gold-carved pedestal. To the left is a deity murti of Durga with multiple arms holding weapons, flanked by a lion, a green-skinned figure and a smaller doll-like figure, all garlanded with pink flowers. Marigolds and red fabric frame the scene.2012-10-17October 18 20122012-10-18Festival stage scene with a large deity murti of Durga seated on a lion, multi-armed and crowned, flanked by a smaller goddess figure and a green-faced figure with a sword; white lace-like backdrop and red curtain behind. In front, two standing bronze-toned deity murtis are adorned with bright red, yellow and white flower garlands, ornate necklaces and crowns. A tall brass oil lamp stands at centre. At right, a man sits on a gold-and-red throne draped with flower garlands, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, arms folded. Green carpet covers the floor below.2012-10-19October 15 20122012-10-15