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A stage ceremony before a red curtain. On the left, a seated man in a rust-brown robe with a matching turban and gold armband sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together in greeting and a pink-and-white garland around his neck. Beside him, a standing attendant in an orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a beaded necklace, holds a small bell and gestures toward a central deity murti. The murti, dressed in a pink and gold sari, is decked in layered gold ornaments and a crown, seated under a gold arch framed with marigold, yellow and red garlands. Behind the throne, larger garlanded deity images are visible on a green backdrop. A brass lamp and offerings sit on the stage edge.

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A photograph of a stage at a temple-style event. On the left, a man seated on a gold throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a rust-brown dhoti and a rust-brown head wrap, a pink garland around his neck, gold ornaments, and his hands pressed together in namaskar. Ornate gold-trimmed backdrop with a deity figure garlanded with yellow, white and purple flowers. Center right, a deity murti in a gold arched niche with an orange cloth, adorned with jewelry and a yellow and red garland, with a kalasha and offerings in front. Two assistants in orange robes stand at right, one holding a small bell. Red curtains behind the stage, and a microphone stand in the center.2017-11-11Stage event with a red curtain backdrop. A man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together at chest level, wearing a pink-and-white garland and gold necklaces. Behind him stands a large decorated deity murti on a green-draped platform framed with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. To the right, a smaller gold-framed shrine holds a standing deity murti in pink and gold dress with heavy jewellery, surrounded by a green, red and yellow garland, with an orange cloth behind. A standing attendant in orange robes and a bare chest holds a cup near the shrine. A microphone stand stands in front of the throne; flower petals and offerings lie on the floor.2017-11-11A stage at a temple-style event with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with a crown-like red turban sits on a golden throne draped in leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a pink garland and gold necklace. Behind him, a decorated deity murti and a green-draped seat are heavily garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers. On the right, a golden arched shrine holds a deity murti adorned with jewelry and a flower garland, backed by an orange cloth. A young attendant in orange robes and an orange garland stands at right holding a bell and gesturing toward the deity, while offerings lie at its base.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A stage at a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind it. On the left, a bearded man in a rust-orange robe and orange turban sits on a golden throne with a leopard-print cushion, hands folded in namaste, garlanded with pink and white flowers and a gold chain. Behind him, a large deity murti with a crown is decorated with yellow, green and orange garlands and set beneath a green cloth. On the right, a golden arched frame holds a bronze-toned murti in a pink and gold sari with a crown, a heavy necklace and a yellow-orange cloth backdrop, garlanded in yellow and red. Beside it, a man in orange cloth with bare upper body and long hair stands with a puja plate. The appearance of the seated figure is consistent with the page's a person reference, though not certain.2017-11-11 +1 copiesStage scene in a temple-style hall with a red curtain and gold-carved backdrop. On the left, a man seated on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions wears a rust-brown turban and robe, with a pink-white garland, gold necklaces and hands folded in a respectful gesture; a microphone stands before him. Behind him, a deity murti is adorned with colourful flower garlands. At right, a decorated deity murti in a gold arched shrine is clad in pink and gold sari fabric, with a gold crown, jewellery and a garland of marigolds and red flowers, seated before an orange cloth. A young attendant in orange robes stands at right, holding a bell and offering something over the murti. Flower offerings and a plate of petals sit on the floor.2017-11-11A photograph of a temple-style stage with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a seated man in a rust-brown robe with a gold-trimmed orange turban and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a gold throne with a leopard-print cushion, hands joined in front of him before a microphone. To the right, a deity murti in pink and gold dress with a gold crown and many necklaces sits in a gold arched niche draped in orange cloth and garlands. Two attendants in orange robes stand at right, one holding a small vessel. A decorated seat with a deity figure and marigold garlands appears behind the throne.2017-11-11Ceremonial stage scene with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a man seated on a gold-and-green throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands sits with palms pressed together; he wears a rust-brown robe, a matching turban, a gold necklace and a pink garland. Beside him stands a decorated deity murti wearing a gold crown and ornate jewellery, flanked by garlands and a gold ornamental arch. On the right, a gold-framed arched niche holds a female deity murti in a pink sari with a yellow garland and gold jewellery, seated on an orange cloth. A man in orange robes with long hair stands at the right edge, holding a small vessel near a lit lamp. A microphone stands at center.2017-11-11A stage ceremony with a seated man in a rust-brown robe and turban, a rudraksha-style garland of pink and white flowers, hands pressed in namaste, sitting on a gold throne with a leopard-print cushion draped in green and marigold garlands. Beside him a deity murti is adorned with gold jewellery and a garland, seated on a gold-and-orange throne. A young attendant in an orange robe, bare-chested with arm bands, holds a bell and a small vessel near the murti. A red curtain and ornate gold panels frame the stage. The seated man's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of ornate clothing and turban, but the identification is uncertain from appearance alone.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A man seated on a gold-and-cream ornate throne with leopard-print cushions on a stage draped in red curtains and framed by garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. He wears a rust-brown turban, a rust-brown wrap, layered gold chains, bangles and a pink-and-white flower garland, and holds a microphone while speaking. Beside him a gold-arched shrine holds a deity murti in pink and gold sari with gold jewellery, a golden crown and a green-and-red flower garland, with an orange draped backdrop. A small table with a framed photo stands at the lower left. A white-and-gold tall stand stands centre stage.2017-11-11