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A stage event before a red curtain, with a seated man in a rust-brown robe and rust head wrap on a gold-framed throne covered with leopard-print cushions, hands pressed together in prayer and a pink-and-white mala around his neck. Behind him, a tall green and gold backdrop is draped with marigold and multicoloured garlands, and a crowned deity murti sits within it. To the right, a gilded arched shrine holds a crowned deity murti in a pink silk dress with a garland of white and orange flowers. A woman with long dark hair in an orange sannyasi garment stands beside the shrine, holding a small vessel and offering flowers and rice on a plate. A microphone stands between them, and a nearby table holds more flowers.

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November 11 20172017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A man seated on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions on a stage, speaking into a microphone. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a pink flower garland, gold necklaces and a saffron turban, and raises one hand mid-discourse. Behind him stands a large deity murti with a gold crown and yellow-green garlands against a green and purple backdrop. To the right, a second deity murti in a gold arched niche wears a pink sari, heavy gold jewellery and a gold crown, with red and yellow garlands and a tray of offerings at its feet. Red velvet curtains frame the stage. A tiny portrait sits on a stand near the throne.2017-11-11A stage at a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind it. On the left, a bearded man in a rust-orange robe and orange turban sits on a golden throne with a leopard-print cushion, hands folded in namaste, garlanded with pink and white flowers and a gold chain. Behind him, a large deity murti with a crown is decorated with yellow, green and orange garlands and set beneath a green cloth. On the right, a golden arched frame holds a bronze-toned murti in a pink and gold sari with a crown, a heavy necklace and a yellow-orange cloth backdrop, garlanded in yellow and red. Beside it, a man in orange cloth with bare upper body and long hair stands with a puja plate. The appearance of the seated figure is consistent with the page's a person reference, though not certain.2017-11-11 +1 copiesNovember 11 20172017-11-11A stage with red velvet drapes shows a seated man in brown-orange robes and a matching turban, his hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing gold bangles and a garland of white and pink flowers. Behind him is an altar of green cloth and a large floral arch of yellow, orange, red and purple garlands framing a metal deity murti with a crown. To the right, a gilded arch holds a decorated deity murti in a pink and gold sari with a crown and jewelry, surrounded by a yellow and red garland. Two women in orange saffron wraps stand at the right edge facing the altar, and a microphone stand sits in front of the seated man. Marigold petals and flowers are scattered on the platform.2017-11-11A stage at a temple-style ceremony with a red curtain and gold-framed backdrop. On the left, a seated man in an orange-brown dhoti and orange turban sits on a leopard-print cushioned golden throne with a mala of pink and white flowers, hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind him a green-draped altar holds a crowned deity murti garlanded with yellow, orange, pink and white flowers. On the right, a deity murti in a gold arched shrine is dressed in a pink sari with gold jewellery, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with an oil lamp flame in front. A young attendant in an orange robe stands at the right holding a lamp and a bell. Offerings of flowers lie on the floor. Overall this looks like a puja or aarti in progress. The man seated on the throne has distinctive orange-brown attire and a flower mala, but his face is not identifiable, so the a person candidate is uncertain.2017-11-11 +1 copiesNovember 11 20172017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11Stage scene in a temple-style hall with a red curtain and gold-carved backdrop. On the left, a man seated on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions wears a rust-brown turban and robe, with a pink-white garland, gold necklaces and hands folded in a respectful gesture; a microphone stands before him. Behind him, a deity murti is adorned with colourful flower garlands. At right, a decorated deity murti in a gold arched shrine is clad in pink and gold sari fabric, with a gold crown, jewellery and a garland of marigolds and red flowers, seated before an orange cloth. A young attendant in orange robes stands at right, holding a bell and offering something over the murti. Flower offerings and a plate of petals sit on the floor.2017-11-11