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A photograph of a stage in a temple-style hall with a golden throne on the left, draped in leopard-print cushions and flanked by gold lion figures. A seated man in a red-orange turban and red-orange robe, with a pink and white garland, sits with palms pressed together in greeting. Before a microphone stand, a backdrop painting shows a multi-armed deity with a crown. On the right, a large gold canopy frames a deity murti wrapped in colourful flower garlands, with a gold kalasha and oil lamps before it. A bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at right holding a ritual vessel. a person is seated on the throne in saffron-red turban and robes, with a long garland, consistent with the visible cues. Gold lion figures and lamps decorate the setting.

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Stage shot of a temple-style ceremony. A seated man in a rust-red turban and matching rust-red clothing, with a pink flower garland and a gold chain, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste. Beside him, a shirtless young priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at a large floral-decorated deity murti, arranging or offering at its base. The murti is adorned with a rainbow arc of red, white, purple and yellow flower garlands; brass oil lamps stand nearby on the red carpeted dais, with a carved stone arch and a gilded carved backdrop behind. The seated man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-08-28 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20162016-09-02A man seated on a gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-red turban, red-brown robe, pink flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, holds his palms together in anjali on a stage. Beside him at the right, a young man with long dark hair and bare upper body wears an orange dhoti and stands at a golden peetha-like arch, facing a decorated deity murti garlanded in red, white, yellow and purple flowers, with brass oil lamps on each side. Carved stone pillars with lion motifs and a painted goddess figure with raised hands frame the stage, and a microphone stands on the red carpet.2016-08-28 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20162016-09-02August 08 20162016-08-08 +1 copiesAugust 28 20162016-08-28A bearded man in a maroon robe and maroon turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, hands raised in a blessing gesture, with a pink and gold garland around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace visible. To the right, a priest in an orange dhoti with bare upper body performs aarti with a lamp before a large deity murti adorned with garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Behind the throne stands a golden deity relief with multiple arms and a trident at the left edge. Brass oil lamps flank the stage and a trident leans beside the throne.2016-08-28A stage at a temple-style hall with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a man in a rust-brown dhoti and a rust-brown turban sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing gold necklaces and a pink-and-white garland, with hands joined as he speaks at a microphone. Behind him stands a richly garlanded deity murti with a crown and a green cloth backdrop. On the right, a garlanded deity murti in pink and gold sits in a gold arch with an orange cloth, with a kalasha-like crown. A young attendant in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands at the right holding a small vessel and offering to the murti, with a tray of flowers and offerings before it.2017-11-11A seated man in a rust-orange and brown robe, a matching orange turban and a long pink-and-white garland sits with hands joined at the chest on a gold ornate throne with a leopard-print cushion, in front of a green backdrop wrapped with marigold and yellow flower garlands. To the right, a gold-framed arched shrine holds a deity murti in pink and gold silk, adorned with a gold crown, necklaces and a flower garland, with a kalasha and offerings on a yellow cloth. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at the right edge, one holding a small vessel. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, with a microphone stand in the centre.2017-11-11A seated man in a rust-red robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, wearing a pink garland and gold necklace, with hands resting on red cushions and eyes lowered. Beside him, a young priest in an orange dhoti and bare upper body holds a brass oil lamp and bell before a decorated deity murti framed by a large arc of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Behind the throne is a carved golden backdrop with a four-armed deity relief, and a golden trident stands at the left edge. The setting is a temple-style stage with red drapes and carved pillars.2016-08-28A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne at left, backed by a gilded relief of a multi-armed deity. A seated man in a red-maroon turban and maroon robe, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, holds his hands together in front of a microphone stand while speaking. At right, a larger golden deity murti of Ganesha is adorned with a golden multi-headed snake hood, pink and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, seated on a golden platform. A priest in white dhoti with an orange-saffron cloth stands at right holding a ritual vessel near the idol. Brass oil lamps stand beside the idol, and red curtains with saffron-yellow banners frame the scene. The seated man is a person by appearance cues of distinctive turban and garlands, but identity is uncertain.2016-09-04A seated man with a head-band and flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-carved armrests, hands pressed together in namaste before a standing deity murti of Ganesha dressed in a yellow and red cloth, draped in marigold garlands with a gold crown. A priest in orange robes with white markings on his arms stands at right holding a lamp in front of the murti. Red velvet drapes and a gold canopy frame the stage, with a microphone stand in front of the throne and a small silver table with offerings at lower right. The seated man's clothing includes a rudraksha-style mala and orange-brown robe; he is presented as a devotee during puja.2017-08-25 +1 copies