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A photograph of a staged ritual setting on a raised platform with a gold-plated ornate throne canopy at left, and a seated man in dark red-brown robes with a rudraksha-style garland, holding a long staff topped with a trident and a fan behind him. Beside him stands a younger man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, hands joined, near a bronze figure and brass lamp. Centre shows a gold-decorated throne holding a garlanded deity murti in orange and gold, flanked by golden pillars and hanging bells. At right, a gold arched canopy shelters a richly adorned deity pair with garlands and gold brocade. Red and multicoloured striped cloth covers the platform, with brass railings and offering plates in front.

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A staged ritual tableau on a raised platform with a golden throne canopy at left. Seated on the ornate gold throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes, a long white-and-pink flower garland, an orange turban-style headwear, and ornate gold necklaces, holding a trident-topped staff. Beside the throne, a standing attendant in an orange dhoti and orange head cloth, bare-chested, holds his hands together in namaste. Centre stage is a golden-framed deity murti adorned with garlands, and at right an elaborate decorated murti with silver and gold ornaments and garlands. Brass oil lamps, bells hang from the ceiling, and a red-and-gold textile panel draped over a brass vessel. Multicolour striped floor mats cover the platform.2017-05-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style stage set with gold ornate thrones and a deity murti. On the left, a seated man in saffron-red robes with long hair, a crown-like headdress, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland holds a trident-topped staff while seated on a gold throne. Beside him, a standing attendant in orange-saffron cloth and a turban holds his hands in anjali. In the centre, a gold-decorated murti on a gold throne is garlanded with marigolds, and to the right a decorated palanquin-style setting with garlands and a small brass lamp. Hanging brass bells and a red velvet curtain form the backdrop. Two people are physically present.2017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20172017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05A staged ritual tableau on a raised platform inside a hall with a maroon curtain and hanging bells. On the left, a figure with long dark hair, orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and orange-brown robe sits on an ornate golden throne holding a golden staff with a trident-like top. Beside him a bare-chested attendant in an orange cloth holds a ritual item. Centre: a golden shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands and jewelled ornaments. Right: an image of a goddess murti with a crown and garlands on a canopied altar. Brass railing, brass vessels and a red cloth draped on a stand sit in front.2017-05-05A temple-style stage set for a ritual event. On the left, a seated bearded man in a reddish-brown robe with a long-stemmed trident-like staff and a white flower garland sits on a gold ornate throne with a crown-like headdress and gold necklace. Beside him, a standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange head cloth, holding his hands together in namaskar, wears rudraksha beads. Centre stage, a golden deity murti of a seated figure is decorated with flower garlands and gold ornaments. At right, a silver-framed shrine holds two standing deity murtis draped in jewellery and garlands, with a gold cloth canopy. Brass lamps, a kalasha-type vessel, and offerings sit on the platform, and hanging brass bells dangle from the ceiling above a maroon curtain.2017-05-05May 07 20172017-05-07 +1 copiesMay 05 20172017-05-05A photo of a ceremonial stage set up for a temple-style ritual, with a golden throne-like seat on the left occupied by a bearded man in saffron-orange robes, a long orange turban-like headwrap, several gold necklaces and a white flower garland, holding a staff with a trident-shaped top beside him. Standing in the centre-left is a shaved-headed attendant in orange dhoti and orange wrap with hands folded in anjali. Centre stage a golden shrine holds a decorated deity murti garlanded with marigolds, flanked by golden pillars. On the right, a silver-and-gold arched canopy shelters two decorated deity figures, one with a crown and garland. Brass bells hang from the ceiling and a red curtain backdrop, with a kalasha, offerings and brass lamps at the front of the stage.2017-05-05May 05 20172017-05-05May 07 20172017-05-07