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A stage event with a central figure seated on a richly decorated throne backed by a large floral arch of red, yellow, green and white garlands. Above him stands a dark deity murti with a raised hood-like canopy. In front, a row of seated devotees in orange and white clothing sit on a striped multicoloured cloth. Several men wear bare upper bodies with white dhotis, and some women wear orange and teal saris. Stage lights hang overhead and a red backdrop frames the scene. A central figure in ornate attire and a crown-like headdress sits at the centre of the platform, reflecting a person presence.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A stage ceremony where a central figure sits on a flower-decorated throne with a golden canopy and a dark ornamental backdrop, facing a large pink-lit screen. Rows of seated devotees in front wear orange and saffron garments, sarees and white dhotis, some with bare backs, sitting on a striped multicolour cloth-draped platform. Stage lights hang above. The central figure wears a white garment with a red shawl and is seated at the throne's centre, with a kalasha-like golden umbrella above. Garlands of marigold-like flowers frame the throne in red, yellow and green.2016-12-23A photograph of a large stage ceremony with a red backdrop. Centre stage, a figure in white and gold ornaments sits before a tall throne-like seat decorated with garlands in bands of yellow, green, red and pink, topped by a gold kalasha and a dark deity murti. Rows of people in orange and saffron garments sit on striped cloth cushions facing the stage, many with arms raised. In the foreground, two long-haired figures in orange hold silver aarti lamps and a silver vessel. The scene suggests a puja or aarti offered on stage. Several dozen people are visible across the rows.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A stage ceremony in front of a large dark seated deity murti with a golden bowl-shaped vessel on its lap and a tiered arch of marigold garlands in red, yellow, green and white. A man with long dark hair, a golden crown and a red shawl sits centrally, hands raised in blessing or ritual gesture, with ornate gold necklaces. Around him, many devotees sit on a striped multicoloured cloth in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis, several bare-backed with white cloth around the waist. Some hold ornate brass lamps with lit flames, and a trident-shaped object stands near the centre. A warm red backdrop and stage lights frame the scene.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage set against a magenta backdrop with red curtains and stage lights. A large golden throne-like seat with a dark ornate canopy and garlands stands at the centre, where a bearded man with long dark hair and an orange garment sits in front of it. Rows of seated devotees in white, red, pink, and green clothes face the stage on striped cushions. In the foreground, two women with long dark hair, wearing orange-and-gold wraps and bangles, stand with their backs to the camera, one holding a small brass bell. A video camera operator is at the right edge. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or puja on stage.2016-12-12December 23 20162016-12-23Photograph of a seated congregation facing a stage at an indoor ceremony. On the left, a large dark stone-like form topped with a blue-green canopy and a garland of multicoloured flowers stands beside a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne shaped like a cobra hood, with a small golden umbrella above. The throne figure wears a golden crown or headdress, an orange garland and gold ornaments. In the foreground, devotees sit cross-legged on striped mats: men in white dhotis with gold borders and some with bare upper bodies and rudraksha malas, women in yellow, gold and green silk saris, a woman in an orange top with a long plait, and an elderly man with white hair. Brass plates with offerings sit before them. Red curtains and stage lights frame the scene, with a bright red backdrop behind the stage.2016-12-23A stage event photograph taken from behind a seated audience of ascetics and devotees facing a large dark stone deity murti with a gold kalasha-like canopy, garlanded with multicoloured flower arches. A seated figure in white and gold sits near the murti's base at the centre, with a dimly lit stage backdrop, stage lights overhead, and a film camera on a tripod at left. Many people in white dhotis, bare-chested men wearing orange and white, women in orange and green saris sit on striped woven mats across the stage. The setting is a grand celebration. a person's appearance cannot be confirmed from this distance, so the central figure is described by role only.2016-12-23Photograph of a ceremonial stage event. In the foreground, several devotees seen from behind sit with bare backs and long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange dhoti-style cloths and red-brown rudraksha-like beaded bracelets. A man in a golden crown and cream-gold garments sits centrally in front of a large black stone deity murti of Shiva-like form, adorned with a red sash and garlands. The deity sits beneath a golden umbrella and a huge multicoloured flower garland arch in red, yellow, green and white. A striped woven mat lies in front of the seated group. a person is the figure seated in the centre wearing a crown and golden robes, seated before the murti, with a probable identification based on his crown and ornate golden clothing.2016-12-23