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A stage at a religious gathering with a gold-framed deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati in the background, Shiva holding a trident and Parvati a staff, both adorned with white garlands and silver jewellery. Seated on a gold throne at right, a person in saffron/orange robes, a rudraksha mala and an orange head wrap sits on a tiger-skin cushion, flanked by a silver trident and a parasol. At left, another person in orange robes and orange turban sits on a gold throne beside a red banner reading 'Shiva Parvati'. A bald priest in orange kneels in the foreground near brass oil lamps (diyas) on the stage floor, with audience members and monitors below. Red and purple drapes frame the stage.

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February 14 20132013-02-14February 14 20132013-02-14A photograph of a ceremony on a red and gold stage set inside a tent. Behind the stage stands a large gilded arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, with the male figure holding a trident and the female figure holding a long staff. In front, a seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded seat with hands raised in blessing, and a second seated figure in orange with a turban and garland sits on a golden throne beneath a small umbrella, with a candelabra beside it. A standing attendant in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at right. Below, devotees in white and orange clothing sit on green matting, many holding lit oil lamps and raising their hands in worship. a person cues are present for the seated figure on the throne, who wears a turban, rudraksha mala and garland, but the identity is uncertain.2013-02-12Photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Kumbh Mela event with two large gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati in the background, adorned with garlands, necklaces and red-and-white floral mala. A seated figure in orange clothing and a red-orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-stripe cloth, holding a long-handled ceremonial object. In front, a man with a shaved head, wearing orange dhoti and shawl, stands with his back to the camera facing the throne. A seated woman in orange with a turban and a long rudraksha-style garland sits on a smaller golden throne beside a red banner. Brass oil lamps line the stage, and a red-and-gold canopy hangs above.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10A stage at a Kumbh Mela event with two large golden statues of Shiva and Parvati behind, both adorned with silver crowns, white garlands and jewellery, Shiva holding a trident. In front, a seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-white garland sits on a golden throne with a red banner reading Shiva Parvati. Beside the throne, a man in orange with a bare shaved head and gold-trimmed cloth raises both arms in front of a seated figure in orange with an orange turban and rudraksha mala on a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Ornate gold chairs, a red drape and a tiered lamp stand complete the scene, and two monitors are at the bottom edge.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12A stage ceremony before a golden deity murti pair with flower garlands, one figure holding a trident. A seated figure in an orange-gold robe, orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold chain sits on a golden throne draped with a red banner reading शिव पार्वती, with a garland of red and white flowers. A bald man in orange robes stands at right holding up a lit multi-tiered golden lamp (aarti) toward him. Another orange-robed person sits on a golden throne with a tiger-skin cover at right, hands folded. Speaker cabinets and a small brass puja tray are visible at the bottom. The seated central figure has long hair, a crown or turban and ornate clothing, which are appearance cues for a probable Swamiji (probable) in the role of the honoured figure at the aarti ceremony.2013-02-10A ceremonial stage scene with a golden throne on the right where a man in saffron robes sits, smiling, with trident-shaped staffs and a golden umbrella above him. To the left, a seated figure in saffron clothes, a red-and-orange turban, and garlands sits before a golden arched backdrop containing deity murti in red and gold with tridents. A bald priest in saffron robes stands center, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame toward the seated figures. Orange and purple draped cloth frames the stage, and a camera operator is visible at the lower left edge. a person cues include the turban, garlands and saffron clothing on the seated figure at left, and a relevant appearance match is uncertain here.2013-02-15February 14 20132013-02-14A ceremonial stage with a gilded throne under a gold parasol, backed by a yellow and red drape. A seated figure in orange robes with a tilak and dark hair sits on the right throne, flanked by silver trishula staffs. On the left, two painted-metal murti figures in ornate crowns and white garlands with orange-robed and turbaned attendants seated beside them. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with an armband stands facing a multi-tiered brass oil lamp (aarti), with a woman in orange seated near the lamp and a child at the lower edge. Watermarked archive photo.2013-02-15