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A seated figure in a red and orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a canopy of gold tassels, centred on a stage. Behind the throne a backdrop displays a crescent moon, a Shiva lingam and third-eye motif, a trishul, a damaru drum, an Om symbol, a dove and a decorative axe-like emblem. Green lighting washes the backdrop, lit oil lamps stand at either side, and flowers sit at the base of the throne. Only the backs of a few audience members' heads are visible at the bottom edge. a person: the seated figure has long hair and orange-red ceremonial clothing and sits on the throne as a central honoured figure.

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December 28 20082008-12-28A dimly lit stage backdrop decorated with a crescent moon, a Shiva lingam with three horizontal stripes and a central eye motif, an Om symbol, a trident, a damaru drum, and a bird motif, with green stage lighting behind. In the centre sits a figure in a red-orange robe with hands folded, seated on an ornate silver and red throne with a gilded canopy and garlands, flanked by brass lamp stands with lit oil lamps and flower arrangements. Dark silhouettes of audience members sit at the bottom edge of the frame.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A seated figure on a red and gold throne on a lit stage, framed by a garlanded canopy of yellow, red and white flowers. The figure wears a peach-pink robe with an orange shawl and sits with hands folded. Flanking the throne are brass oil lamps (lit), wooden pillars with candles, and green stage lighting. The backdrop has painted symbols: an om sign, a crescent moon, a trident, a damaru drum, a dove and a sun motif. The figure appears to be a seated person with clothing cues, and the stage is set for a Brahmotsavam celebration.2008-12-28 +3 copiesA seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, framed by a floral-decorated canopy with green and red garlands. Behind the throne a painted backdrop shows a crescent moon, a Shiva lingam-style symbol, an Om symbol, a trident, a dhamaru drum, a dove and a fan-like motif, lit by green stage lights. Brass oil lamps (dipa) stand on both sides and tall candles burn at the top corners, with flower arrangements on pedestals beside the throne. The figure is a statue or depiction on the stage, not a visible physical person, and the scene shows an elaborately decorated stage in a hall setting.2008-12-28A dimly lit stage set with an ornate golden throne centred against a painted backdrop of Hindu symbols including a crescent moon, a Shiva lingam emblem, an Om symbol, a trident, a dove-like bird, and a damaru drum. A seated figure in a red-orange robe sits on the throne, which has a canopy and gold-and-red upholstery. Green stage lighting washes the backdrop, and lit oil lamps stand on tall brass stands beside the throne, with floral arrangements on either side. Silhouetted audience heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of an illuminated stage set for a Brahmotsavam celebration. A figure in a red-orange robe sits with hands pressed together in a namaste gesture on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands and white and gold fringe, under a golden canopy. Behind the throne is a large backdrop with painted symbols including an Om sign, a trident, a crescent moon, a damaru drum, a veena-like instrument and a bird. Green lighting washes the sides, and brass oil lamps and flower arrangements flank the dais. Dark seating area visible at the bottom edge.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28