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Festival stage scene with a large deity murti of Durga seated on a lion, multi-armed and crowned, flanked by a smaller goddess figure and a green-faced figure with a sword; white lace-like backdrop and red curtain behind. In front, two standing bronze-toned deity murtis are adorned with bright red, yellow and white flower garlands, ornate necklaces and crowns. A tall brass oil lamp stands at centre. At right, a man sits on a gold-and-red throne draped with flower garlands, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, arms folded. Green carpet covers the floor below.

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October 19 20122012-10-19October 19 20122012-10-19Two life-size painted murti figures in ornate costume stand on a green-carpeted stage before a shrine of multi-armed goddess deity murti with a lion. The left figure wears an orange turban, a purple and gold dhoti-style garment and a white flower garland, holding a staff-like implement. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, a dark purple and gold sari and a white garland. Behind them a seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and red tilak sits on a gold throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, appearing to be a seated presence rather than a clearly identified individual. Golden lamp stands and a red drape frame the scene.2012-10-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown, flanked by garlands of marigolds and roses draped over the throne arms. Behind him stands a multi-armed goddess murti with a red-and-gold backdrop and white lace arch, and two standing statues in orange turbans and floral garlands stand in front. The scene is set against red draped cloth in a temple-style hall. a person: the seated man wears saffron robes, a beaded mala and a gold chain and sits enthroned, the cues for the probable identification.2012-10-15October 18 20122012-10-18October 15 20122012-10-15A photograph of a stage set before a red draped backdrop. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, his hands resting on the armrests and a gold footstool before him. He appears to be a person by appearance cues (saffron robe, mala, ceremonial gold necklace), though the image is uncertain. To the left stand a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a red-and-white background and a lion beside her, and two standing figures decorated with flower garlands, one wearing an orange turban and the other a crown. The scene includes a gold-embroidered red canopy overhead and a white lacework arch behind the deities.2012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands, set against red draped fabric. He wears a saffron-orange garment and sits with arms folded, bare feet visible. Beside him stands a tall brass oil lamp on a gold-carved pedestal. To the left is a deity murti of Durga with multiple arms holding weapons, flanked by a lion, a green-skinned figure and a smaller doll-like figure, all garlanded with pink flowers. Marigolds and red fabric frame the scene.2012-10-17A photo of a seated man on a gold-carved throne (peetha) in a decorated hall with red and gold draped fabric overhead. He wears an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulders, a white forehead marking, and a beaded necklace, and he sits with hands resting on the armrest. Beside him stands a large statue of a multi-armed goddess in white and gold garments with a white floral backdrop, alongside clay figures of a lion, a green figure and a small female figure with garlands. Garlands of red and yellow flowers decorate the throne, and brass oil lamps stand in the foreground. a person seated on the throne, identified by orange clothing, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial setting.2012-10-16A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead, sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. To the left stands a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion at her feet, surrounded by smaller figures; to the right is another decorated deity murti with garlands. A brass oil lamp stands on the green floor, under red, orange and yellow draped bunting with a golden canopy above. The scene is a festive stage setting in a tented hall.2012-10-16October 19 20122012-10-19