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A stage in a temple-style hall with red curtains and gold decorations. Centre: a seated man in an orange-saffron robe and red turban, wearing rudraksha malas, sits on a red cushioned chair before a silver backdrop, with a silver-based microphone stand beside him. Behind him is a large golden bull (Nandi) decorated with multicoloured garlands, with a deity murti above it. On the left, a shaved-headed attendant in an orange cloth stands near garlanded golden figures and a kneeling person with an offering near oil lamps. On the right, a golden shrine-like arch holds a garlanded figure in white and green robes with a crown-like headpiece. Small oil lamps and offerings sit on the stage floor.

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A photograph of a temple stage with red curtains, a golden Nandi bull and a golden ornate throne canopy. A seated man in an orange-red robe and red-orange turban sits on a red cushioned seat before a silver-framed backdrop, with his hands folded in his lap, and a microphone stand stands beside him. To the right, a deity murti in a green silk sari-like garment and white flower garlands is set in a golden arch. A shirtless priest in an orange dhoti stands at left, performing a ritual near oil lamps, and a second attendant in dark clothing is partially visible at the far left. Golden standing female figures flank the central throne, and a silver bowl and lamps sit on the floor. Offerings of flowers and brass items are placed in front of the stage.2017-11-11A photograph of a temple stage with a golden bull (Nandi) and deity murti decorated with flower garlands, flanked by golden standing figures and kalasha-style ornamental canopies. A seated man in orange robes, wearing a red turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits on a low cushioned seat before a silver-framed backdrop with a microphone stand. To the left, a priest in an orange cloth, bare-chested, stands with an oil lamp making an aarti offering. A deity murti in blue and pink garments with flower garlands sits on the right. Red curtains hang behind the stage.2017-12-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a silver-framed throne in front of a large golden nandi (bull) statue on a stage. He wears a long rudraksha mala and ceremonial beaded necklaces and holds his hands in his lap. A microphone stand stands beside him. Flanking the throne are golden standing statues with hands folded in namaskar, and on each side a larger deity figure in ornate golden niches adorned with garlands of yellow flowers, sitting on blue cloth. Red curtains hang behind the stage and a garlanded deity image is visible above the bull. Fruit offerings sit at the base of the platform.2017-11-28A photograph of a temple-style stage with a seated figure in saffron robes and an orange turban at centre, seated before a silver-framed backdrop beneath a golden bull (Nandi) with a golden deity murti behind it. On the left, a bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti stands with hands raised beside a flower-garlanded golden throne. On the right, a golden-framed seated deity murti in a blue and pink silk garment is adorned with garlands and gold ornaments. Golden standing figures flank the central shrine, with maroon curtains, multicoloured canopies and garlands framing the scene. Oil lamps are lit at the base of the stage. The central seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person; the attendant and deity murtis are not persons.2017-12-01A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a red-orange turban sits on a red-cushioned throne in front of a golden bull (nandi) and a silver-framed backdrop. He wears a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace, and holds his hands together in his lap. A microphone stand stands beside him. Flanking him are gold-framed deity murtis: on the left a figure in white and gold with a crown, and on the right a figure in green and gold with a crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers. A golden standing female figure stands between the throne and each side deity. Red curtains hang behind the stage. The man appears to be the speaker of this event, with strong visible cues of saffron clothing, a turban, and a rudraksha mala; identity is probable but not certain from appearance alone.2017-11-28 +1 copiesNovember 28 20172017-11-28November 11 20172017-11-11November 28 20172017-11-28December 01 20172017-12-01November 11 20172017-11-11A ceremonial stage in a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind it. At centre, a seated figure in an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron robes sits in a red cushioned chair before a silver-framed backdrop; the figure appears to be a sannyasi, and the appearance cues (turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala) are consistent with the a person candidate, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity. Flanking the centre, two young men in orange dhotis stand at left, one holding a lamp and gesturing. Behind the seated figure is a golden bull (Nandi) with garlands, and on the right a golden-armoured deity murti with green garments and floral garlands sits in a gilded alcove. Oil lamps burn on the stage and a glass bowl sits on a small table, with a microphone stand nearby.2017-11-11A temple-style stage with a red curtain backdrop and gold-framed shrine arches. In the centre a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban wears a gold necklace, set before a silver-framed portrait-like panel. Behind him a golden bull (Nandi) and a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. At left a standing attendant in orange dhoti, bare-chested, performs a lamp or arati offering. Oil lamps line the stage edge, and gold deity figures flank the scene on both sides.2017-12-01