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Photograph of a temple stage with a gilded throne at centre and a deity murti behind it, dressed with red, yellow and pink garlands and a green leaf backdrop. A seated man in orange-brown robes and an orange turban, with a long beard and a garland of white flowers, sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Two attendants in orange dhotis stand at either side: one at left, seen from behind and holding a bell, and one at right, kneeling with folded hands and bare shoulders. Oil lamps and brass lamp stands flank the stage, and a kalasha and a ceremonial staff are placed in front. Red and gold banners hang above. a person cues: orange-brown robes, orange turban and long beard on the seated figure, seated on the central throne.

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November 04 20162016-11-04A photograph of a stage-like temple setting with a gold ornate throne framed by red, white and pink flower garlands and a golden arch. Seated on the throne is a bearded man in saffron-orange robes, wearing an orange turban and a white flower garland, with his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him is a golden deity murti, adorned with garlands and a crown. To the left, a bare-backed attendant in orange dhoti holds a tall gold-topped staff, and to the right a kneeling attendant in red-orange cloth performs anjali with folded hands near a brass oil lamp. Lit brass oil lamps stand on the stage floor, and red curtains and painted panels frame the scene. Three people are visible.2016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04A photograph of a temple-style stage set for a discourse. 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Maroon curtains, golden foliage and decorated umbrellas frame the scene. a person: the seated figure on the throne wears saffron robes, a turban and rudraksha, cues consistent with the page's attribution.2016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04A photograph of a ceremonial stage set before a gilded throne (peetha) with a golden canopy and a deity murti decorated with red, yellow and pink garlands. A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white garland and rudraksha-style beads. To the left, a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti holds a lit lamp or offering toward the throne, and to the right a young attendant in orange dhoti kneels with folded hands. Red velvet curtains, brass oil lamps and yellow-and-red festoons frame the stage. Pictured in the title is an ancient ritual setting with offerings and garlands. 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