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Photograph of a stage event under a tent. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha-style mala sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a striped tiger-skin cloth, with red cushions behind. Two dancers in red and pink traditional dress with gold waist sashes stand on either side with arms raised outward. Behind the throne is a large carved relief of a seated deity murti with multiple arms. Flanking the throne are gold carved arched backrests, brass kalasha pots and oil lamps on stands. The red stage floor is edged with a white apron.

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A photograph of a stage event under a tent. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white garland sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a striped tiger skin, flanked by two large golden carved backrests with lattice panels. Behind the throne a carved deity murti with multiple arms rises from a golden-brown panel, with a red-rimmed decorative bowl set above the throne. Two female dancers in red and white saris stand on either side of the stage in dance poses with hands raised, and a copper pot and kalasha-like vessel sit on the red-carpeted stage. A white cooling unit stands at right.2016-05-02A photograph of a stage event under a red and gold tent canopy. A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, wearing orange-red robes and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, with red cushions behind. Two dancers in red and gold costumes perform on either side: the dancer at left strikes an outstretched pose, and the dancer at right, in red with gold waist ornaments, holds her hands together. Carved gold arches flank the throne, a large deity relief with a crown and multiple hands stands behind it, and terracotta pots sit at the stage edges. The seated figure's appearance is not clearly established from the image, so the identity is left unsure.2016-05-02A seated figure sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger skin on a red-carpeted stage under a red tent canopy. He wears a saffron-orange garment and a beaded garland, with rudraksha-style beads visible. A large carved deity murti with multiple arms stands behind the throne, framed by a floral arrangement. Two dancers in red costumes with gold jewellery kneel on either side in classical dance poses. Brass and copper pots and gold lamp stands flank the throne. The scene is a staged ceremonial performance.2016-05-02 +1 copiesMay 02 20162016-05-02A photograph of a stage event with a golden ornate throne at centre, with a seated man in orange-saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a pink-red garland, sitting on a tiger-skin draped seat flanked by carved lion heads. Behind him a carved golden panel shows a multi-armed deity murti, and a golden crown-like canopy is above the throne. To the left a woman in a red saree with gold border and flower in her hair stands with one hand raised in a dance-like gesture. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage, a red-rimmed copper pot and a kalasha are in front, and red carpet covers the stage under a draped tent ceiling. a person is seated on the throne wearing the orange robes, rudraksha mala and garland.2016-05-02A photograph of a stage event with an ornate gilded golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth at left, where a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-orange shawl, wearing a pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, sits cross-legged on pink cushions. He is an unspecified person; no name is printed on the scene. To the right, a woman in a red and gold silk sari with a gold waist belt, kumkum-red attire, gold necklace and jasmine in her hair kneels on the red carpeted stage beside a copper kalasha pot and tall brass lamps before a carved golden backdrop. A white cooling fan stands behind her. Two people are visible.2016-05-02A stage event with a gold-carved ornate throne backdrop and a seated figure on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cover. The seated figure wears saffron/orange robes, a multi-strand flower garland and a red tilak, with a golden canopy above. To the left, a female dancer in a red sari with gold waist belt and jewellery raises one arm in a dance pose beside a copper pot and brass oil lamps on the red stage floor. A carved relief panel of a multi-armed deity murti stands behind the throne. The figure on the throne is a seated devotee-style presence matching ritual dress cues, but the page does not confirm identity, so the appearance is uncertain.2016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02A photo from a cultural performance inside a decorated tent with red carpet. A seated man on a gold-ornate throne with a lion-form armrest wears an orange turban, saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace, and smiles while watching. Beside him a gold trident stands upright. Several women sit on the floor at the front in white and green saris. Two dancers in pink and blue saris balance decorated brass-like pots on their heads and perform on the red stage. Behind them stands a large carved relief of a goddess with multiple arms on a wall, flanked by ornate pink arches and lamp stands, with a few men in white and orange dhotis or kurtas standing at the back near musical drums.2016-05-01Two young women in red and gold saris with white blouses perform a dance on a red stage in front of an ornate carved wooden backdrop. The dancer on the left, wearing gold jewellery and a flower-decorated hairstyle, extends her arms, while the dancer on the right holds a gold fan toward a seated figure. A gold and red throne with tiger-patterned cushioning sits at the rear, where a person in red and orange clothing with a garland is seated. Brass oil lamps, a copper vessel and a silver pot stand nearby, along with a standing gold trident. A white air cooler is visible at the right edge.2016-05-02A seated figure in red-maroon robes and a red shawl with a long orange-red beaded garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by garlands of white flowers. Two attendants in orange saris with long black hair stand in the foreground raising lamps, and a third attendant in white dhoti with a shawl stands at the right beside an orange-draped offering. Golden trident and kalasha-like ornaments and oil lamps are on a stage with a gold decorated pillar and a deity murti behind. Ritual setting.2016-05-24A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) backed by a carved stone panel showing a multi-armed deity murti. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing with a white garland sits on the throne and appears to be speaking. Three women in saffron-orange outfits with long braided hair stand at the front raising oil lamps (aarti) and hands in devotion. Several women in saris and a man in white sit at the stage edge; one holds a small brass lamp. Brass oil lamps, urns of white flowers and a tripod camera surround the stage.2016-05-03