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A stage set for a temple-style program, with a single seated figure centred on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a garland draped over its back. The seated figure wears a dark green garment and a garland, and appears to be holding a staff. Flanking the throne are two golden processional vehicles: on the left, a golden bull (Nandi) carrying a canopied red-draped platform with a small deity murti of a couple garlanded in marigold and flower strings; on the right, a golden lion-based palanquin holding a standing deity murti in green robes, also garlanded. Blue and orange painted temple architecture with pillars forms the backdrop, and a patterned rug lies on the floor below the throne. Stage lights and a mat appear in the foreground.

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December 13 20112011-12-13A decorated temple-style stage with a central seated figure on a gold throne-like dais, wearing a green garment and a crown-like headdress, with garlands draped over the throne arch. Flanking the centre are two gold-toned sculptures on wheeled platforms: on the left, a golden bull (Nandi-style) carrying a seated couple garlanded with flowers, and on the right, a golden lion-mount figure with a standing green-robed deity garlanded in marigold-style flowers. Attendant figures stand near the throne. The backdrop is painted blue and orange with ornamental arches, and white floor tiles reflect the stage lights. A deity murti arrangement with ceremonial garlands fills the scene.2011-12-13A stage set for a ceremony, with a seated figure on a golden throne at centre, draped in green cloth and garlanded with flowers, flanked by two standing deity figures with raised arms. To the left, a gilded bull (nandi) carries a canopied platform bearing a pair of deity figures under red cloth and floral garlands. To the right, a golden lion-based seat holds a standing green-robed figure garlanded with flowers. A blue and orange decorated backdrop and a plain floor mat complete the scene; no physical audience is visible.2011-12-13December 13 20112011-12-13December 12 20112011-12-12Photograph of an indoor stage set for a ceremony. A seated figure in red and maroon robes with a white garland sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands. Flanking the throne are golden vahana-style palanquins: on the left a golden bull (nandi) carrying deity figures in red and gold, and on the right a golden swan-like mount carrying a figure in orange. A small red rug lies on the floor in front. The backdrop is painted blue with orange and green ornamental arches and pillars, and garland-draped ceiling beams are visible above.2011-12-12December 16 20112011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16A seated figure in a green silk dhoti with red border sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a stage, garlanded with multicolour flower strands and a long bead mala. Flanking the throne are a golden bull vahana cart on the left and a golden peacock/swan-like vahana cart on the right, each with a deity figure garlanded in flowers. The stage has painted blue and orange temple-style pillars and arches, with a small rug at the front. The setting suggests a festival or procession-style stage display.2011-12-16Indoor stage display in a hall with white tiled floor and ceiling lights. Centre: a seated figure in a red and maroon embroidered robe with a white shawl on a gold and blue-cushioned ornate throne, holding a staff, with a golden crown-like headpiece; the figure appears to be a statue or effigy rather than a living person. Front centre: a small mat and cushioned footstool. Left: a gold bull (Nandi) carrying a decorated seat with two small figures, garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strands. Right: a gold-framed seated deity murti in red garments, garlanded, on a gold pedestal. White and orange draped fabric hangs behind the central throne between dark pillars decorated with greenery. Garlands of marigold and green leaves frame the scene.2011-12-15A seated man in a blue robe with an orange-and-white head covering sits cross-legged on a gold-based throne draped with garlands of marigolds and green leaves, in a hall with a painted blue-and-orange facade. Flanking him are two standing attendant figures holding ceremonial fans, and to the sides stand a golden cow-shaped palanquin with garlanded deity figures and a golden elephant-shaped carriage with a garlanded deity figure. Garlanded deity murti sit on the left vehicle and on the right side, with the floor polished and lit by stage lights. a person: the seated man wears a saffron-orange shawl and orange head covering with a blue robe, and is seated on the central throne as the focus of the scene.2011-12-17A photograph of a decorated stage set with ornate gold vahana-style figures: a golden bull on wheels at left and a golden peacock-like bird on wheels at right, each with a garlanded deity figure seated on a canopy. At centre, a figure in a green garment with a red-and-gold shawl sits on a garlanded gold throne (peetha) with a deity-like figure beside it, in front of a blue and orange painted temple-style backdrop with pillars. A small red-and-green carpet lies on the polished floor. Garlands of marigolds and leaves decorate the seats and canopies. No clearly identifiable face is shown, and the figure is seated with hands folded in a namaste-like gesture.2011-12-16