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A hazy, smoky photograph of a decorated stage set up for a program. At the centre sits a large seated figure, apparently a deity murti or statue, on a raised white-draped platform scattered with flowers, framed by a dark leafy arrangement and a bright arched backdrop. Two side shrine-like alcoves flank it, each holding a painted or framed figure. The red carpeted floor has a flower-petal rangoli border in the foreground, with a small lamp and a light fixture visible. No physical people are visible.

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July 29 20062006-07-29July 30 20062006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A hazy, yellow-tinted photograph of an empty stage set for a convention. A central dais holds a large deity murti, seated under a decorative arch with a green leafy backdrop. Flanking painted panels on either side show figures in red and white, which are portraits rather than physical people. A white cloth covers the dais step, red carpeting covers the floor, and flower garlands line the stage edge. A stage light stands at right. No physical people are visible.2006-07-30Hazy photograph of an indoor stage decorated with pale yellow and white floral-patterned panels and arched canopies in a hall with a red floor. Centre stage a leafy potted tree rises, flanked on the left by a large framed portrait of a long-haired figure in red and blue, and on the right by a tall shrine-like frame. A seated figure in white and ornate clothing sits on a flower-strewn white and red throne at the right of centre, with a standing fan nearby. A deity-style backdrop with dark figures appears behind the tree. No people are clearly visible in the hall.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30July 29 20062006-07-29A photograph of a staged convention platform with a red carpet covered in scattered white flower petals in the foreground. A seated figure in white and yellow robes wears a white turban and a long white flower garland, sitting on a cushioned throne with orange and red upholstery in front of a tall leafy tree branch arrangement. Flanking panels show large framed portraits of a long-haired figure in saffron-toned robes, decorated with ornate gold-and-red borders, peaked canopy tops with lamp motifs and stripes, and electric pedestal fans. a person: the seated figure has long hair and a ceremonial garland, and the central throne setting is consistent with a person convention dais. The seated person is a single physical figure; the framed portraits are depictions and not counted.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a decorated stage in a hall with red carpet and a white runner. At centre, a man in white ritual clothing with a white turban and a flower garland sits on an ornate cushioned throne-like chair with red and gold upholstery, holding objects in his hands. Behind him a large leafy tree branch arrangement with green foliage rises over a golden backdrop trimmed with marigold-style flower strings. Flanking the throne are two tall arched panels with floral and red chevron decoration, each holding a printed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron-coloured robes with a rudraksha-style necklace. Flower petals are scattered on the platform in front, and two pedestal fans stand on the stage. The rest of the room is bare, with ceiling fans overhead.2006-07-30A dim hall set up as a stage for a convention. Centre: a red and white upholstered armchair, decorated with garlands and draped fabric, holds a seated figure dressed in white with red and white garlands and a dark head covering; a white dais below is heaped with flowers. Behind it stands a green leafy backdrop with decorative silver-toned panels and a shrine-like arch bearing a deity emblem. On the right a framed portrait is displayed. A pedestal fan stands at left and a red carpet covers the floor. No other people are visible.2006-07-30A seated figure in an ornate throne-like armchair with striped red and cream upholstery, placed on a raised platform covered with flower petals and garlands. The figure wears white and gold draped clothing and multiple beaded garlands, with a dark head covering. Behind the seat, a tall leafy potted plant and decorated pillars with mirror work and peacock motifs frame the stage. A portrait on the right shows a figure in white, and a kalasha-style emblem is on the wall. A standing fan and a red floor carpet are visible.2006-07-30