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Photograph of a stage ceremony in a gilded hall with red drapes. A seated man on an ornate gold throne with lion-carved armrests wears a white-and-multicolour flower garland, a dark-brown robe and a patterned head covering, and sits with eyes closed. To his right, a young attendant in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with white ash markings and an orange turban, holds a silver lamp or arati vessel toward a large gold-framed deity murti of Ganesha, which is draped in yellow and red cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. A silver puja table with brass lamps and offerings stands in front, and a microphone stand is at the lower left.

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A photograph of a stage at a ritual event. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-carved armrests wears a long garland of white and orange flowers, a dark-leather patterned headwrap, gold necklaces and a rust-brown dhoti, his hands resting calmly. Beside him a standing young man in an orange saffron wrap and orange head cloth, bare-chested with white beaded necklaces, lifts a silver aarti lamp with a flame toward a large golden deity murti of an elephant-headed Ganesha draped in yellow and red cloth and heavy yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps and a small silver offering tray sit on a pink-draped table in the foreground. Red curtains and gold architectural carvings frame the stage.2017-08-25A photograph of a stage set for a Ganesh Chaturthi puja. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together in greeting, wears a yellow-rust dhoti, a jewelled headpiece and a multicolour flower garland. On the right, a gold-framed niche holds a Ganesha murti draped in a yellow silk cloth and red-and-gold textile, adorned with a yellow marigold garland. In front of it, a man in an orange robe and orange headwear stands holding a silver ritual vessel, with a silver tray holding lamps and a small offering in the foreground. Red curtains and a microphone stand complete the scene.2017-08-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a dark patterned headpiece, a rudraksha mala with gold necklaces, a multicolour flower garland, and rust-orange dhoti-style clothing, smiling before a microphone stand. To his right stands a large golden Ganesha murti with a yellow and red silk cloth, yellow flower garlands and an ornate gold-and-jewelled arch behind it. In the foreground a silver stand holds small lamps and a white flower, with a magenta cloth draped over the table beneath. Red curtains form the backdrop.2017-08-25 +1 copiesNovember 21 20152015-11-21A seated man in an ornate golden throne on a stage, wearing a dark headband, saffron-brown dhoti, a long multicolour flower garland and gold-toned neck ornaments, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Beside him stands a large golden deity murti of an elephant-headed deity adorned with yellow and red garlands, a red-and-gold cloth and an ornate arched backdrop, with a silver offering table holding small lamps and a tray in front. Red curtains and gold lion-carved pillars frame the stage. Appearance is uncertain for the seated man, so the identity cannot be confirmed from the image.2017-08-25A photograph on a stage at a Ganesh Chaturthi event. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a patterned cap, a multicolour floral garland and rust-brown cloth, sits with hands joined in greeting. Beside him stands a gold canopy with carved lion figures. On the right, a golden arched shrine holds a Ganesha deity murti draped in a red and gold cloth and adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange headcloth, bare-chested with white markings, holds a silver aarti or puja vessel toward the deity. Silver offering vessels and a folded cloth rest on a silver tray. Red velvet curtains form the backdrop.2017-08-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden ceremonial stage with red drapes. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a dark red-brown dhoti-style garment, a floral garland of yellow and white flowers, and a patterned headband, with palms pressed together in greeting; a microphone stands in front of him. On the right, a large golden Ganesha murti is adorned with yellow marigold garlands, a red cloth, and a gold crown, seated on a gold throne. Beside it, a man in orange robes with a red headband and white markings stands holding a ritual vessel. Brass puja lamps and a silver tray sit on a pink-draped table in the foreground. Two people are physically present.2017-08-25A photograph of a ceremonial stage with red curtains. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions wears a saffron-brown dhoti, a patterned head wrap, and a multi-strand garland of white and yellow flowers with a matching garland draped across his lap. He sits before a microphone stand and smiles with hands folded at his chest. On the right, a large gold-framed deity murti of Ganesha, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, sits in front of a gold arch. A standing figure in an orange saffron cloth and orange head wrap, with a bare upper body and beaded wrist bands, faces the deity near a brass offering table with lamps and a yellow cloth. Gold lion sculptures flank the throne.2017-08-25A photograph of a golden-throned stage set against deep red curtains. On the left, a man with a short-cropped head and a dark-patterned headpiece sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a garland of white and yellow flowers, rust-brown cloth, and rudraksha-style beads, hands pressed together in greeting and smiling. A microphone stand stands before him. On the right, a deity murti with a golden face and crown is adorned with yellow and orange flower garlands, draped in red and gold cloth, and set within a gilded arch. A shaved-headed attendant in a saffron-orange cloth and orange headwrap raises a small lamp or implement toward the murti, with brass oil lamps and a white offering on a pink-draped table nearby. Lion-carved gold pillars frame the scene.2017-08-25 +1 copiesA photograph inside a stage hall with red curtains and an ornate gold throne. A man seated on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a dark maroon garment, a floral garland and a dark head covering, sits with palms pressed together in greeting before a standing microphone. Beside him stands a large golden throne-like shrine holding a deity murti draped in a yellow cloth, a red cloth, and a garland of yellow and orange flowers. A standing attendant in orange robes and an orange turban offers a plate or aarti tray toward the deity. A silver stand with brass lamps and a small offering sits in front.2017-08-25 +1 copiesAugust 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesAugust 25 20172017-08-25