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A stage ceremony in a temple-style hall with red curtains and a backdrop of a towering gopuram. On the left, a man seated on an ornate silver throne with a canopy, wearing a red dhoti and shawl, rudraksha-style garlands of purple and yellow flowers, a gold necklace, and a golden headpiece, holds a long staff. Facing him, a standing figure with a black headpiece and an orange-saffron cloth wrapped around the body stands with hands raised. Golden female figures with hands folded in anjali flank the scene, with a silver lamp stand and offerings on the floor. a person cues are present: the seated figure wears saffron-red ceremonial clothing, a gold necklace and garland, and a crowned headpiece on a throne.

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April 25 20182018-04-25A seated man on an ornate silver throne with a canopy, garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands of red, yellow, purple and white. He wears red robes, a gold crown, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and holds a silver staff. To the right, a kneeling priest in an orange-brown shawl and turban, bare-chested, faces him and holds an object. Behind them a golden deity murti stands beside a backdrop of a lit temple gopuram at night. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, shown with crown, rudraksha mala and flower garlands.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA ceremonial stage puja in a temple-style setting with a backdrop of a glowing red gopuram-style tower under a starry sky. A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a red dhoti, a red shawl, a large gold pendant and beaded malas, sits smiling with his hands resting on his knees. Beside him, a shaved-head priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with bare upper body, adorned with bangles and armlets, holds a fan toward the throne. A gold standing female devotee statue with folded hands stands nearby. At right, a deity murti is dressed in pink and gold silk, heavily adorned with gold jewellery and a crown, seated on a throne decorated with red, white and purple flower garlands and a pink umbrella. Brass lamps, a kalasha and flower offerings sit on the altar in front.2018-04-25 +1 copiesIndoor stage set for a temple-style ritual. A man seated on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cloth and a flower garland, wearing red-orange cloth and a turban-like headwear, sits to the left. A standing priest in an orange-red wrap and dark hair knot faces the deity figures and offers worship. Behind the throne is a painted temple tower against a red-purple backdrop, with golden statues of standing figures holding offerings. On the right, a golden shrine holds deity murti decorated with colourful flower garlands and green-and-gold garments. A kneeling assistant in dark clothing sits at the lower right near brass lamps and offerings, under a multicoloured fringed canopy. Overhead are stage lights and a fringed red curtain.2018-04-25 +1 copiesPhoto of a stage set for a temple-style puja with a deep red curtain and a night-sky backdrop showing a lit temple tower. On the left, a seated man in a red-orange dhoti, with a white-tilak forehead, gold necklaces and a ceremonial staff, sits on an ornate silver throne draped with colourful garlands. Centre stage, a golden standing figure with hands in anjali stands beside a garlanded deity murti under a pink-and-gold umbrella. At right, a bare-backed priest in a saffron-orange cloth faces the altar, and a second figure in green-striped garments stands near another decorated throne. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the altar. Several people are visible.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA seated man in a dark red robe sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with a red, white and purple flower garland and a silver canopy. He wears a gold necklace and a green cloth draped over his head, holding a silver staff. Beside the throne stands a golden female figure with hands in anjali mudra. In the foreground, a shaven-headed attendant in an orange-brown cloth sits with his back to the camera, facing the throne. Behind them a backdrop shows a glowing illuminated temple gopuram at night. The setting appears to be a stage or hall with a brass railing and red floral offerings on the floor.2018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA stage event with a seated figure on an ornate silver throne draped in mixed flower garlands of red, white and purple, holding a long ceremonial staff. He wears a red garment, a gold crown-like headpiece and a beaded necklace. Beside him, a bearded man in a rust-brown turban and brown garment, with rudraksha beads, speaks into a microphone. Behind them a large backdrop shows a glowing red temple tower under a starry sky, a white deity statue stands to the right, and a silver parasol hangs above the throne.2018-04-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage scene. On the left, a standing attendant in an orange cloth with bare upper body offers something toward him with an outstretched arm. Behind them, a deity murti adorned with red and white flower garlands, gold jewellery and a tall crown stands within a silver arch. Brightly lit temple-tower backdrop with coloured lights and small lamps; a brass kalasha-style vessel is visible at the lower left.2018-04-21