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A photograph inside a temple-style stage set with gold and red-decorated deity thrones, garlanded with marigold and rose garlands. A central seated figure in orange clothing and a crown-like headdress sits on a leopard-print cushion before a painted forest backdrop. A bald man in a maroon robe with a gold border stands at left, facing the thrones and holding a ritual object. A seated figure in brown clothing with hands folded in prayer sits near potted plants and stones at centre. A purple-draped altar at right holds a brass lamp. The scene is decorated with green plants and rocks.

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January 08 20152015-01-08Photo of a temple-style stage decorated for worship. A priest in a rust-red dhoti and maroon shawl stands at left, facing the stage and holding a ritual vessel. Behind him, ornate gold thrones with floral garlands in orange, red and white flank a central seated deity murti in orange and red garments, adorned with flower garlands. A painted backdrop of trees and foliage sits behind a small seated figure in orange at centre, and potted plants and rocks line the stage floor. Stage lights hang from the white ceiling, with a dark maroon drape above.2015-01-08January 07 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesJanuary 07 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set with golden deity thrones and murti decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. A bald priest in a rust-red dhoti and shawl stands at left, facing the central stage and touching a golden lion-like throne base. Central seated deity murti in orange and gold with a green-and-white cushion; behind it a backdrop of forest trees, a small bronze figure of a seated sage, potted green plants and round stones. At right a deity seat draped in a purple cloth with a garland. Gold kalasha-style ornaments and dark red curtains frame the stage. Background includes overhead stage lights and a ceiling vent.2015-01-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set up as a shrine in a hall with a white ceiling and track lights. Several gold thrones and palanquin-style seats are decorated with orange, red and yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha-style beads. A seated figure in orange and red garments with a crown-like headdress sits on a central throne with a leopard-skin-like cloth. Behind is a backdrop of a forest scene with a painted or printed image of a seated deity and a pair of figures. Green plants and rocks decorate the stage floor. A man in a dark red dhoti and bare upper body, shaved head, stands at the left edge leaning toward the golden figures. A gold lion and deer-like carving stand near the left seats.2015-01-08January 07th 20152015-01-07A photograph of a stage set for a temple-style ritual. A bald priest in a rust-red robe with a gold border stands at the lower left, his back to the camera, reaching toward a deity murti. Several ornate golden thrones and vahana-style carvings are decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands. A green and sepia painted backdrop shows a forest scene with figures, and potted plants and rocks sit in the foreground. Stage lights hang from the ceiling and a maroon drape frames the top. Two or three small figures appear at the lower edge of the frame.2015-01-07January 07th 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesJanuary 07 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style stage decorated with gold thrones, golden animal vahanas and garlanded deity murtis. In the centre, a figure in an orange-and-saffron garment sits on a throne draped with flower garlands, a green-and-leopard-patterned cloth beneath it. Behind the throne is a painted forest backdrop with a group sculpture. A man in a dark brown-orange robe stands with his back to the camera at the left edge, facing the stage, and a man in a white garment kneels in front of the central throne among potted plants and decorative rocks. Golden thrones with garlands stand at the right, and stage lights hang from the ceiling.2015-01-08January 07 20152015-01-07 +1 copies