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A photograph of a large public ceremony on a stage with red backdrop and stage lights. In the foreground, several seated people with bare backs and long hair, wearing orange and saffron dhotis and bands of orange cloth, face toward a large black deity murti adorned with a huge multicoloured flower garland and a gold umbrella above it. A man seated near the garland wears a gold crown, ornate gold necklaces and a white garment, smiling toward the crowd. The scene suggests a devotional ritual or celebration in a temple-like setting.

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Photograph of a ceremonial stage event. In the foreground, several devotees seen from behind sit with bare backs and long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange dhoti-style cloths and red-brown rudraksha-like beaded bracelets. A man in a golden crown and cream-gold garments sits centrally in front of a large black stone deity murti of Shiva-like form, adorned with a red sash and garlands. The deity sits beneath a golden umbrella and a huge multicoloured flower garland arch in red, yellow, green and white. A striped woven mat lies in front of the seated group. a person is the figure seated in the centre wearing a crown and golden robes, seated before the murti, with a probable identification based on his crown and ornate golden clothing.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a large black deity murti with a golden umbrella overhead and a raised arch of multicoloured marigold and rose garlands. Several people sit with their backs to the camera on a striped rug-covered dais in front. A man in white with gold-bordered shawl sits at left, women wear saris in orange, teal, red and gold blouses, and a person with long dreadlocks wears orange. A man at centre-right wearing a white shawl and ornate headwear faces the arch, and an older man in white sits beside him. Brass offering trays are placed on the dais.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of a large deity murti of Shiva with a golden umbrella overhead. A central figure sits on a red throne covered by a massive heart-shaped arrangement of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. He wears a golden crown, a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads and gold armlets, and raises his hands in blessing while smiling. Foreground devotees in orange and saffron garments and white dhotis, some women with long braids and bare backs, sit with their hands folded facing the throne. A trident stands at the left of the throne and a tall golden lamp stand with many lit oil lamps glows at the left edge.2016-12-23A photograph of a seated figure on a red throne framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple, topped by a golden canopy. The central man wears a gold headdress, a heavy gold necklace, a pink and white garland, and gold bangles, with a gold trident-topped staff beside the throne. Around him, a crowd of devotees is seated with their backs to the camera: women in orange and cream saris with long braids, and men in white dhotis with gold borders. A purple backdrop completes the stage setting. The scene reads as a formal ceremonial reception on the stage. a person: the central figure has a distinctive gold headdress, heavy gold ornaments and a garland, which matches the page's claimed presence.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a large stage ceremony with a red backdrop. Centre stage, a figure in white and gold ornaments sits before a tall throne-like seat decorated with garlands in bands of yellow, green, red and pink, topped by a gold kalasha and a dark deity murti. Rows of people in orange and saffron garments sit on striped cloth cushions facing the stage, many with arms raised. In the foreground, two long-haired figures in orange hold silver aarti lamps and a silver vessel. The scene suggests a puja or aarti offered on stage. Several dozen people are visible across the rows.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night procession on an orange-draped palanquin decorated with white, red and pink flower garlands and tassels. A smiling man seated centrally wears a tall black turban-like headdress with a crescent ornament, a saffron-red robe, a layered gold and bead necklace, a marigold garland and gold armbands; he appears to be the honoured figure, and his appearance matches the a person cues of a tall turban and ornate ceremonial garments, though identity is uncertain. A second man in a red-brown robe with white tripundra marks holds a white-and-red ornate parasol beside him. A third attendant in dark clothing stands at the right holding a staff, and a crowd is visible in the dark background at left.2016-03-07April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA festival scene on a stage before a pink-and-purple sky backdrop. A man seated on a floral-decorated throne is covered with a garland of red and orange flowers and wears a red cloth; his beard is visible. A golden umbrella and a large dark deity murti with a crown sit above him. Around the throne, people in white dhoti and shirt, orange and red saris, and saffron garments with rudraksha malas gather closely, some holding out hands toward him. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border and bare upper body stands at left. Stage lights hang overhead. Appearance cues are limited, so identity remains uncertain.2016-12-23