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A seated figure with hands pressed in anjali mudra sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne (peetha) on a red-draped stage. The figure wears a saffron-orange dhoti or robe, a white flower garland, and a red-and-gold turban, with a gold necklace visible. Above the throne rises a large dark stone deity murti with a bull (nandi-like) form beneath it. Flanking the throne are gold trident (trishula) stands and potted plants, with a backdrop of colourful carved temple architecture on a screen.

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December 02 20162016-12-02A stage set for a temple-style ceremony. A large dark stone deity murti of Shiva with multiple arms and a hooded serpent canopy stands on a white marble pedestal, with a rock-like base beneath. In front, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold garland sits on a white and red cushioned throne, hands pressed together in namaskar. Tall brass trident stands line the red stage on both sides. A large backdrop screen shows carved Dravidian temple pillars, pink and red architectural trim, and lion-like sculptures. Potted plants and an oil-lamp-free stage complete the scene.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate white-and-gold throne with red cushions, set before a large dark stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity with a crown, and a rock-like pedestal below. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe, an orange-and-red turban, a white flower garland and gold necklaces, with hands folded in front. Gold trident-shaped stands flank the stage, potted plants sit at the sides, and a backdrop shows a large painted-style courtyard with red arches, columns and a checkered floor. The scene is a single seated person with no other visible people.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set with a large Shiva deity murti with multiple arms, mounted above an ornate silver-and-white throne (peetha) with red cushions. Tall brass trishula stands flank the stage, and potted plants sit at the sides. The backdrop is a large LED screen showing an illuminated temple pillar and carved architecture in blue, red and purple tones. A stage light rig hangs above.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02April 22 20182018-04-22A stage photograph under warm orange draped curtains and a row of overhead stage lights. A large blue starry backdrop with flowing light lines fills the centre. In front of it stands a large dark bronze-toned sculpture of a multi-armed deity with a cobra hood, and a golden bull Nandi sits at the lower left, with golden trishul rods lining the stage. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a raised platform at the centre front.2016-12-02October 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesA seated man in a silver ornate palanquin-style throne with a red cushion on a red-carpeted stage. He wears an orange-red turban, orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland. Behind him is a large grey stone sculpture of a deity and a backdrop of a red and orange temple colonnade. Brass pots with red flowers and a potted plant flank the throne. A probable Swamiji (probable) figure, identified by the turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and garland, sits in a regal pose on the throne.2016-12-02