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Close photograph of a decorative backdrop at a festival stage. A cream-white crescent moon and a stylized Shiva symbol with three horizontal white bands and a central eye-like shape in pink and black are painted on brown cloth, edged with green light outlines. Above is a gold fretwork cornice. At lower right, a green and gold ornate canopy or palanquin top is decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white flower strings. No people are visible.

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December 28 20082008-12-28A seated figure in an ornate golden throne sits centrally on a stage backdrop decorated with a crescent moon, a trident, a damaru drum, an Om symbol, a white dove on a blue disc and a lingam-like emblem above a jewelled canopy. The seated person wears an orange-red garment with an orange shawl and is flanked by tall brass oil lamps with lit flames, garlands and flowers on the sides.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, backed by a decorated green-lit wall with painted symbols: a crescent moon, a shiva lingam with trident-like emblem, a damaru drum, an Om symbol, a dove in a blue circle, a sword and a fan-shaped staff. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe with a matching shawl and a rudraksha mala, with a white cloth on the head. Garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers frame the throne, and brass oil lamps stand on either side with lit candles on tall pillars. a person candidate sits in the central seat, appearing as a sannyasi in saffron with a rudraksha mala, seated as a guest of honour.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of an empty ceremonial stage lit in green, set for a festival. At centre sits a figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with garlands and a canopy, shown as a seated statue or murti rather than a live person. Flanking the throne are tall brass oil lamps (lit) and potted flower arrangements. The green backdrop bears large painted or cut-out symbols: an Om sign, a crescent moon, a trident, a Shiva lingam-like emblem and a bird motif. Gold-lit pillars with glowing lanterns frame the stage.2008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28