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A photograph of a stage-side ritual. A seated figure in an orange and saffron robe with a white garland and a red-and-gold ornate throne sits in the centre, in front of a red backdrop printed with three deity images: a goddess with lotus at left, a multi-armed figure in the centre, and a goddess playing a veena on a lotus at right. In the foreground a man in a white kurta with an orange-edged shawl stands with his back to the camera, holding a metal vessel over a brass lamp and offering tray. Draped patterned cloth, colourful woven hangings, a flower bouquet and brass vessels sit on the table below the throne. The scene is dimly lit.

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A dimly lit stage ceremony beneath a red backdrop printed with three deity images: a four-armed goddess seated on a lotus at left, a central deity murti with a crown and garlands, and a goddess with a veena seated beside a swan at right. Below, a seated figure in orange robes and a white garland sits on a gold throne draped with a maroon brocade cloth. Two attendants in white clothes with orange sashes stand on either side, raising a tall metal vessel over the seated figure's head in an abhishekam-style pouring. Pink and white draped fabric and ornate striped pillars frame the stage, and one more person is partly visible at lower right.2007-01-01A photograph of a darkened stage hall during a puja. A seated figure in an orange and red robe sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat before a red and gold backdrop printed with deity images and a red and white swag of tinsel and ribbons. A standing man in a white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl faces the throne and holds a lit flame or ritual lamp toward it. Audience members in the foreground are partially visible, along with a seated person in white at left. Brass vessels and offerings sit on a draped table in front of the throne, and tassled hanging decorations frame the stage.2007-01-01A photograph of a stage ceremony in a hall with red velvet curtains and a red backdrop showing a large deity murti at top with a figure holding a veena beside a swan on a lotus. A central seated figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment, a rudraksha-style garland and a golden crown-like headpiece, hands folded in namaskara on a gold-trimmed throne-like seat. A white-clad attendant in an orange shawl pours liquid from a vessel over the seated figure's head, while another attendant in white and orange kneels nearby, and a man in white and orange sits at the left. Brass and silver vessels, fruit, flowers and a garland sit on a draped table in front, indicating abhishekam worship. Swamiji (probable) is visibly present as the central seated figure, distinguished by long hair, saffron clothing, a golden crown and ceremonial garland.2007-01-01A stage event in a tented hall with a dark red curtain behind it. A seated figure in orange and red robes, adorned with a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne at the centre of a purple-draped stage. Behind the throne hangs a large red banner with three goddess images: a goddess seated on a lotus, a multi-armed deity, and a goddess playing a veena beside a swan. Brass vessels and a flower offering sit on a patterned cloth before the stage. To the left, a standing man in white clothes raises one hand, while seated devotees in orange and white listen from the floor. A banner on the left reads 'Day', and a framed portrait of a woman with a jewelled nose ring stands nearby. Several audience members in the foreground face the stage.2007-01-01Indoor stage event with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the back, wearing orange robes and a garland, flanked by brass vessels and small offering trays on a purple-draped platform. A standing man in white clothes at left raises a ceremonial object toward the stage, and a figure in orange sits near the stage edge. Swagged gold and red fabric, red curtains and decorative banners frame the stage. A large audience of mostly seated women in white, with some in orange, fills the foreground, many with dark hair visible from behind. The seated throne figure in orange is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, identified by swept-back long hair, orange robes, a garland and a throne-like seat.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron garment with long dark hair, hands pressed together in anjali, wearing a long white and orange garland, seated on an ornate gold throne-like seat with a decorated backdrop of patterned red and gold fabric and a multicoloured floral arch. In the foreground at left, a person in white clothes with an orange cloth over the shoulder tends a flame in a brass lamp. A small floral offering stands at right on a dark table. The setting is dim and nocturnal, with a cloth canopy and stage-like decor.2007-01-01Dimly lit stage photograph of a ritual abhishekam in progress. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne-like seat before a red and gold backdrop, with a large banner showing three deity images: a goddess in pink on a lotus at left, a central figure with a crown and red-orange ornaments, and a goddess playing a veena on a lotus with a swan at right. Gold and red tinsel swags and red ribbons hang across the top. Three people in white robes with orange shawls stand around the seated figure; one pours or holds a vessel overhead while others assist. Brass vessels, flowers and offerings sit on a draped table in front, and audience silhouettes and a camera appear at the lower edge. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so identity is not asserted.2007-01-01A stage event at night under a tent with red and gold drapes and gold garland swags. On the back wall hangs a large red banner of goddesses, including a figure with a lotus and a figure playing a veena. A seated figure in orange and red robes sits on an ornate gold-and-white throne in the centre of the stage, with a small table of brass vessels before it. A standing man in white clothes with an orange shawl holds a brass ritual lamp at the left of the stage. A large seated audience in white and pastel clothes fills the foreground, many with their heads turned toward the stage. Strings of colourful tassels hang from the pillars.2007-01-01A dim stage in a temple hall during a ritual performance. A figure in saffron and orange robes sits on a golden throne-like seat draped with red and gold cloth, with red flower garlands. Behind them hangs a large red backdrop printed with deity murti imagery, edged with gold tinsel swags and tasselled red ribbons. A priest in a white shirt and orange scarf stands at the left of the platform holding an offering near a small flame. A seated audience with many heads visible fills the foreground in darkness.2007-01-01October 16 20152015-10-16Photograph of a pada pooja style ceremony on a stage draped with red and gold textile. A seated figure in an orange robe with a long white and red flower garland sits in a gilded, floral-decorated throne with hands pressed in namaskar. In the left foreground, a person with curly dark hair and a white robe with an orange shawl holds up a lit oil lamp toward the seated figure. Gold and red floral offerings sit on the throne's base, with a small brass lamp and flowers at the right edge.2007-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on a gold throne-style seat (peetha) draped with a patterned cushion and red velvet armrests, with a red and gold brocade backdrop. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe with gold brocade, a long white and red flower garland, and has long dark hair; hands are folded in the lap. In the foreground at left, a man in white clothes with an orange-trimmed collar raises a golden aarti lamp with multiple tiers toward the seated figure, as in an aarti ritual. A table draped with a patterned cloth holds brass and silver vessels, a bowl of fruit, and flower arrangements. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a flower garland and a throne setting consistent with the page's identification.2007-01-01