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A photo of a stage set for a ritual event under green-tinted lighting. A large painted or artificial banyan-like tree with hanging aerial roots forms the backdrop. A seated person in a long dark-red garment with a green-and-gold floral garland and a long, loose-hair appearance sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a dark cushion, a small gold trident-like staff nearby. Two silver tridents stand at the sides and a white-and-red ceremonial umbrella hangs above. On the right is an illuminated gold-trimmed arch with string lights framing a deity murti decorated with garlands and gold ornaments, with flower arrangements in front. a person identity cannot be established from appearance here; the seated figure is described by role only.

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December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A dimly lit ceremonial hall with a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree and green foliage. A figure with long dark hair and a red-and-cream garment sits on an ornate carved wooden couch or throne on the left, wearing a multi-strand orange-and-gold necklace, with a pale shawl draped over the lap. Several tall silver trident staffs stand around the seated figure. On the right, an ornately decorated golden throne-like canopy with rows of marigold garlands, lit oil lamps and a small illuminated arch frames a deity murti. Yellow and orange flower arrangements sit at the base of the stage, and a spotlight and fog or haze soften the atmosphere.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A dimly lit stage set in green and amber light with a large painted tree backdrop and foliage above. A seated figure in a red and gold garment with a gold garland sits on a dark carved platform, with silver trishula staffs planted beside them. To the right, a decorated shrine or deity murti is framed by a red canopy and strings of lights, flanked by yellow flower arrangements. Haze fills the foreground.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A seated figure in a dim, green-lit ceremonial hall sits on a dark carved wooden seat beneath a large artificial banyan tree with aerial roots. The person wears a red top, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a patterned skirt, with long dark hair. Trident-topped silver staves stand on either side, and smoke or mist drifts through the air. To the right, a golden canopy shrine decorated with lights and garlands frames a deity murti. Yellow and white floral arrangements sit at the lower left, and a small oil lamp burns near the seat.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30