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Photograph of a ceremonial stage framed by deep red velvet curtains. A seated man in a golden crown with a white flower garland and rudraksha mala sits within a decorated wooden canopy hung with multicoloured tassels and marigold garlands, while a deity murti stands in pink to the right. In the foreground, a person in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl with long hair stands with a brass bell or lamp, and a striped cloth-covered seat lies at the lower edge. A decorated umbrella with red, green and gold panels stands at the right.

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A photograph of a temple ritual seen through a gap in dark red draped curtains. In the centre, a deity murti stands in an alcove decorated with multicolored tassel garlands, marigold and flower garlands, and a yellow canopy. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair, holds a bell in one hand and a small handheld lamp is visible at left. A second figure in orange holds a flame. Striped cloth covers the ledge, and purple light falls on the shrine.2017-08-12August 12 20172017-08-12August 12 20172017-08-12August 12 20172017-08-12August 13 20172017-08-13August 13 20172017-08-13 +1 copiesA ceremonial stage under a gilded canopy hung with multicoloured tassel garlands and a bright red-and-yellow patterned fabric. A bare-chested man with a golden crown and a white flower garland sits cross-legged on a red-and-white patterned mat within the canopy, with gold ornaments visible at his chest. Behind him stand painted deity figures and ornate gold lattice panels, with a palanquin-style golden structure framing the scene. In the foreground at right, a man in an orange turban and orange shawl holds up a brass oil lamp (aarti) toward the seated figure, with a small brass bell beside him. Decorated umbrellas flank the stage.2017-08-12August 12 20172017-08-12August 12 20172017-08-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a temple-style hall with gold-carved panels and a golden canopy hung with multicoloured tassels and flower garlands. A seated figure in brown and gold ceremonial dress wears a gold crown and a white flower garland, positioned on a colourful patterned rug beneath the canopy. Two decorative multicoloured parasols stand on either side. In the foreground, a person in orange robes with long dark hair holds a brass bell and a lit oil lamp, and a man on the left holds a flaming lamp. Painted deity figures flank the central doorway behind the stage.2017-08-12August 13 20172017-08-13A seated man on an ornate golden throne canopy under red drapery, wearing a golden crown, white flower garland, gold necklaces and reddish-brown dhoti. Garlands of red, yellow and green flowers hang from the canopy and chains. A woman-appearing attendant in orange sari-style garment with long hair and orange head wrap, in the foreground, holds a brass aarti lamp with lit flames toward the throne. Gold-carved panels, brass lamp stands and standing figurine statues decorate the stage; striped colourful cloths cover the floor.2017-08-13