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A photograph of a stage set before a red curtain. On the left stand a multi-armed goddess murti with a lion, and a green-skinned figure playing a veena beside another goddess murti; a brass lamp stand and a kalasha-like brass vessel sit in the centre. On the right, a seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. Based on appearance, this is a person seated in a position of honour. He holds his hands together in his lap.

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October 16 20122012-10-16A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a sacred thread-style neckband, sits with arms folded on an ornate gold throne draped with multicolour and white flower garlands. Beside him stands a large multi-armed Durga murti with a white lace-like halo and red background, holding weapons, flanked by two smaller female figures, a lion beside her, a green demon figure with a sword, and a pink Ganesha figure at lower left. The scene is a festival-style shrine display in a red-draped tent setting. a person: the seated man wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on the throne, consistent with the page's claim, though his face and features are not assessed.2012-10-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne, facing left toward a large multi-armed deity murti with a red-and-gold backdrop. The seated man wears a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace and has his hair swept back. He is a person, based on the orange ochre robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Beside the throne, floral garlands in yellow, white and pink hang along the gilded frame. The deity has a crown, many arms and a lion mount at its base, with a green demon figure beneath, a Ganesha figure at left and smaller goddess figures flanking the central one.2012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15A large multi-armed goddess murti with a red face, holding weapons including a sword and a trident, stands at left beside a lion figure and smaller painted deity statues in green and white. At right, a seated person in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, beneath a red and orange draped tent with hanging pink flower strings. A brass lamp stand stands near the throne, and a small white table with a red cloth sits in front. The scene appears to be a temple-style deity display with a seated figure in ritual setting.2012-10-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion base, draped in marigold and multicolored garlands. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a gold-toned necklace and a white tilak on his forehead, and sits barefoot on a red cushioned footstool. Behind him stands a red and gold draped backdrop. To the left, a large deity murti with many arms, painted green and white with a crown and lace-like ornaments, stands beside smaller painted figures including a green figure and a figure holding a sword, with a lion figure at the base. To the right, a smaller gold shrine niche holds a deity murti decorated with garlands. Green floor covering spreads beneath. The seated man matches the a person appearance cues of saffron robe, garlands and ornate gold throne, and he is presented in a honoured seated role.2012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands, set against red draped fabric. He wears a saffron-orange garment and sits with arms folded, bare feet visible. Beside him stands a tall brass oil lamp on a gold-carved pedestal. To the left is a deity murti of Durga with multiple arms holding weapons, flanked by a lion, a green-skinned figure and a smaller doll-like figure, all garlanded with pink flowers. Marigolds and red fabric frame the scene.2012-10-17A photograph of a festive stage setting with a seated man on a gilded throne at right, wearing orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a sacred thread, with hands folded in his lap. Behind him is a dense garland of red and yellow flowers on the throne. At left stands a large deity murti of Durga with multiple arms and a lion, flanked by smaller figures and a painted Ganesha; at right stands a golden-clad deity with an orange headdress and garlands. In the foreground are brass lamps, a kalasha-like pot, small offering plates, and a red flower garland hanging on a stick. The stage has a red draped backdrop with green garlands overhead.2012-10-19October 19 20122012-10-19A photo of a seated man on a gold-carved throne (peetha) in a decorated hall with red and gold draped fabric overhead. He wears an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulders, a white forehead marking, and a beaded necklace, and he sits with hands resting on the armrest. Beside him stands a large statue of a multi-armed goddess in white and gold garments with a white floral backdrop, alongside clay figures of a lion, a green figure and a small female figure with garlands. Garlands of red and yellow flowers decorate the throne, and brass oil lamps stand in the foreground. a person seated on the throne, identified by orange clothing, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial setting.2012-10-16A photograph of a Durga murti on a red-draped stage beside a golden throne. The multi-armed goddess Durga, in red and gold garments with white lace halo, rides or stands above a golden lion and battles a green demon figure; smaller figures and a Ganesha statue flank her. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sits cross-armed on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands, wearing a white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala. He is the only physical person visible. a person cues: saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and the throne seat.2012-10-15