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Photograph of a ritual at a stage with a gold-carved throne at left. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a red draped garment, multiple gold and crystal beaded necklaces and a gold armband stands at centre, holding a lit oil lamp in front of a bronze deity murti adorned with red flower garlands. A second person in a white dhoti at right holds a golden ceremonial fan and a tray. Blue curtain backdrop.

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A photo of a long-haired figure in a red sari with a gold-and-crystal necklace and a red bindi, holding a lit oil lamp over a silver deity murti draped in pink flower garlands during a puja. A bald attendant in white dhoti and shawl with a gold ceremonial staff stands at right, and an ornate gold throne with red cushion sits at left against a blue curtain. a person is the robed figure in red, with long swept hair and gold necklace cues, performing the ritual.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ritual at a dais with an ornate gold-and-red throne on the left. A person in a red sari with a long dark hairstyle, a red bindi and a multi-strand beaded necklace lights an oil lamp (aarti) with a flame while holding a bell in the other hand. Beside them a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border and gold necklace holds a tray and a tall gold ceremonial fan. Behind them stand a small deity murti decorated with red flower garlands, a brass kalasha-style object and ritual implements against a dark blue curtain. The scene appears to be a Dasara celebration.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ritual at a stage setting with a gold-carved throne-style chair at left and blue draped curtain behind. A person in a red sari with a gold-toned multi-strand bead necklace and a gold bangle lights an oil lamp held on a small brass stand, holding a small bell-like object in the other hand. Beside them a man in white dhoti with maroon border and a gold chain holds a long gold ceremonial fan-shaped staff, next to a bronze deity murti of Ganesha adorned with pink flower garlands. Green leaves sit at the base. Appearance-based label: a person for the figure in red, who wears a red sari and long garland of beads with gold accents; the identity is uncertain, so a person is unsure.2010-10-17A photograph of a ritual at an indoor stage. A figure with long dark hair, a red sari-style garment and multiple beaded and gold necklaces holds a lit oil lamp and a small ritual vessel over a silver-and-gold deity murti. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold chain stands beside, holding a large brass ceremonial fan. A gold-carved throne sits at left, with a blue curtain behind and smoke or haze in the air.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17