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A temple-style stage with red drapes and a gilded throne-like seat at centre holds a seated figure in a saffron-and-brown robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the figure is a depiction within the setup rather than clearly distinguishable, and the candidate is seated with a crown-like ornament in the background. Two decorated deity murtis stand before the throne, one with an orange turban and one with a crown, both garlanded with marigolds and red flowers and set on a gold-trimmed platform. To the left stands a colourful Durga-style deity tableau with multiple arms, and to the right a gilded arch frames another garlanded figure. In the foreground a man in a saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits beside a small stone fire pit, holding a green leaf and offering vessels, with a microphone nearby. Oil lamps and brass vessels fill the scene.

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October 15 20122012-10-15A photograph of a temple-style ritual stage hung with red cloth. Two deity murtis, a male and female pair, stand in the centre on a golden pedestal, both draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Seated on an ornate golden throne behind them is a figure in an orange robe and beaded necklace, with a head covering; the pose and clothing are consistent with a sannyasi, but identity is uncertain. To the left, a multi-armed goddess murti stands in a painted arch with attendant figures. To the right, a golden arched shrine holds a smaller garlanded deity. In the foreground a seated priest in orange robes with a microphone performs the ritual beside a stone basin, with brass lamps and vessels of water with mango leaves arranged in front.2012-10-15October 18 20122012-10-18October 19 20122012-10-19A photograph of a decorated altar room with a red draped backdrop and marigold garlands. On the left, a white arched frame surrounds a deity murti of a multi-armed goddess riding a lion, with attendant figures. At centre, a gilded throne-like seat holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair, displayed as a depiction. To the right, a gilded arch frames deity murtis adorned with garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, offering plates with fruit and flowers, and a green-draped puja platform sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2012-10-20October 19 20122012-10-19October 15 20122012-10-15October 31 20162016-10-31 +1 copiesA temple shrine scene during Navaratri puja at Adi Kailaasa, Bengaluru. A seated figure in a silver ornate throne wears a red-brown robe and a white and orange garland, hands folded. A priest in a rust-orange dhoti, bare-chested, stands at right holding a brass plate and bowl near a fire pit (homa) with flames. Behind them stand two painted deity murtis: a female figure in gold and yellow with a crown and a male figure in blue-grey tones. A blue deity figure stands at far left. Silver chairs, striped mats, marigold garlands and brass lamps surround the fire pit.2017-09-21A photograph of a temple-style ritual stage draped in red fabric with garlands and a gold-framed throne. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and bare-skinned upper body, hands folded in front. In the foreground a man in a brown-orange robe stands with his back to the camera beside a small fire pit with a flame and brass bowls. Behind them stand a white-framed deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion, another deity figure in orange and white, and a garlanded murti in green and pink on the right. Brass oil lamps, flowers and a microphone are arranged on the platform.2012-10-17November 27 20172017-11-27A night ritual photograph in a temple-style pavilion decorated with orange and red cloth and garlands. A standing priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with a rudraksha-style necklace, performs a ritual gesture over a fire pit with his hands; a seated priest in orange clothes beside him joins palms in prayer. Before them is a brass fire pit with a small flame, surrounded by silver and brass ritual implements, a kalasha-style brass lamp, fruits, a plate of grain and lime-coloured leaves. Behind the altar stands a decorated deity murti with a multi-armed goddess image, flanked by garlanded murtis dressed in yellow and gold, on a golden throne with floral garlands. Oil lamps and brass lamps stand on the raised platform. Two people are visible.2012-10-19