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A stage set with a large painted backdrop of a golden deity figure with multiple arms holding ritual objects, flanked by gold pillars and set before a forest of tall trunks. A golden throne with a red cushion sits in the center, decorated with a garland of red, orange and white flowers and lion-form arm rests. A man stands beside the throne in orange and maroon clothing with a saffron shawl and a long beaded necklace, smiling and gesturing toward the seat. A red velvet-skirted platform, a patterned rug, brass lamps and a small white podium are in front. a person wears long swept-back hair, a shawl and a rudraksha-style mala, so the stage presentation is consistent with his appearance.

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July 26 20152015-07-26A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak mark, a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, and a long beaded mala with gold accents sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage. He smiles, one hand resting on his hip, holding a small stick. Behind him a large painted backdrop shows a gold-toned deity murti with multiple arms, a trident-like staff and dark skin, flanked by tree-like forms. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, a white podium with a laptop sits at the front, and red carpeting covers the stage.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a gold-trimmed orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and lion-shaped armrests, decorated with a rainbow-coloured flower garland draped over its back. The figure wears long dark hair, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and holds a small wooden staff. Two tall brass oil lamps stand beside the throne on a red stage with a patterned carpet. Behind is a painted backdrop of a golden deity murti with multiple arms holding ritual objects, set against a forest of twisting trees. A white lectern with a small device sits in front.2015-07-26A photograph of a stage set for a seated event. In the foreground, tall brass oil lamps stand on a red cloth-covered platform. Behind them a gilded throne with red velvet cushions is decorated with a floral garland of orange, white and green flowers, and a large painted backdrop shows a golden deity figure with a crown and necklaces beside a tree-filled landscape. To the right, a man with long dark hair and an orange-and-red cloth draped over his body stands on a small white platform beside a gold-and-brass ornament, while a standing fan and white drapery frame the tent. The man is physically present but his face is not clearly visible, so no identification is made from appearance; he is described only by role and dress.2015-07-26August 02 20152015-08-02A man in saffron-and-orange dhoti and shawl stands barefoot on a red-draped stage beside a gilded ornate throne with a red cushion and floral garland, playing a long-necked stringed instrument resembling a veena. He wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with long swept-back dark hair. Behind him a large painted backdrop shows a golden deity murti holding a trident-like staff and lotus-like hand objects, set against a misty forest. A white table with cables, a small cushion, and brass lamp stands are visible.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a large gold-trimmed throne with red cushions and a rainbow-coloured floral garland arch, speaking into a microphone on a stage. Behind him a large painted backdrop shows a golden multi-armed deity murti seated against a tree-trunk landscape. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and red draped stage fronts run along the bottom. The foreground is filled with the heads of a seated audience, and a couple of staff members in white and saffron attire sit at the edges of the stage. A printed copyright line is visible at the right edge.2015-07-26