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A large stage ceremony with a central seated figure in front of a tall floral arch of concentric garlands in red, yellow, green and white, topped by a golden canopy and a dark statue above. The central man wears orange-red and white robes, gold necklaces and vibhuti on his forehead, seated on a raised peetha before a red backdrop. Around him, rows of devotees sit on the platform in orange, saffron and teal saris and dhotis, some with long braided hair; several are bare-backed in white dhotis. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground beside a striped, multicoloured cloth, and two people in the foreground are seated with their backs to the camera.

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A 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 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 20162016-12-23A stage ceremony before a large red backdrop. A seated man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on a throne-like seat banked with garlands of yellow, green, red and purple flowers, wearing a gold ornate necklace and a red cloth. Behind him stands a large dark deity murti with a golden kalasha-like vessel and flower garlands. Rows of devotees sit in front on striped cloths: women in orange and blue saris, men in white dhotis, some bare-backed, several with long braids. Lit oil lamps stand on the stage in the foreground, and a figure seated in the bottom corner holds a lamp. The scene resembles a puja or darshan.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of a large deity murti of Shiva with a golden umbrella overhead. A central figure sits on a red throne covered by a massive heart-shaped arrangement of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. He wears a golden crown, a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads and gold armlets, and raises his hands in blessing while smiling. Foreground devotees in orange and saffron garments and white dhotis, some women with long braids and bare backs, sit with their hands folded facing the throne. A trident stands at the left of the throne and a tall golden lamp stand with many lit oil lamps glows at the left edge.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man in a red-cushioned throne is framed by a large heart-shaped arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple, with a golden trident and lion-faced ornaments at the sides and a gold kalasha-like finial above. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace, gold chains, a flower garland and gold armbands, with long hair and a beard. In front, a row of devotees sits with their backs to the camera: women in orange and cream saris with long braids, and men in white and orange dhotis, several bare-backed, seated on a red-carpeted stage. A statue of a deity stands behind the throne. This is a ceremonial darshan or puja gathering. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron-and-gold ceremonial dress, rudraksha mala and throne setting.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A man seated on a red throne-like seat is framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple, with a gilded umbrella-shaped canopy above him and a deity murti in dark stone behind. He wears a crown, a white and red shawl, and long ornate necklaces. Trident-shaped ornaments stand at his left side. Seated in front are around a dozen devotees in orange and saffron garments, white dhotis, and gold and green silk saris, some with long braided hair. The backdrop is a painted pink and purple sky.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage where a bearded man in a red throne-like seat sits centrally, smiling, wearing a golden crown-like headpiece, a golden necklace, multiple beaded garlands and gold armlets, bare-chested with a pink-and-white garland draped over one shoulder. Behind him rises a large deity murti with a golden kalasha-shaped top, framed by a heart-shaped arch of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple, with a trident beside the seat. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in orange, saffron and cream saris and dhotis, mostly women with long braided hair, facing the throne, with some visible backs. A purple backdrop fills the background and a bird logo appears at the top left. Ceremonial abhishekam or darshan-style setting, the central figure is.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23