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A stage photograph in an ornate temple-style hall. On the left, a long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and wrap stands barefoot, holding a small flower and a bell-like object near a golden arched shrine with a dark-skinned deity murti hung with garlands. Centre-right, a bearded man in an orange turban, saffron robe and gold necklaces with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a silver-framed red cushioned seat flanked by silver lion figures, raising his hand in a teaching gesture. Behind him, a golden arch frames garlanded deity images and a red curtain; rose petals scatter the floor. The seated figure resembles the a person profile but his appearance is only partly distinctive, so the match is uncertain.

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November 25 20172017-11-25A staged hall scene with a silver throne cushioned in red, flanked by two silver lion sculptures and draped with garlands in yellow, red, green and white. Seated centrally is a man with a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, rudraksha-style gold beads and a gold necklace, his right hand raised in blessing. a person is seated on this throne, distinguished by the orange turban, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces. To the left, a standing attendant in orange cloth extends a hand toward a decorated deity murti with garlands. Behind the throne stand a gold-framed deity murti and a golden female figure on the right, with red velvet drapery and a pale rug on the floor. A purple bird logo and copyright text appear in the corners.2017-11-25November 25 20172017-11-25Photograph of a decorated altar room with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth with a tied topknot raises a lit oil lamp toward a gold-framed deity murti adorned with a silver-and-gold ornament and multicoloured garlands. On the right, a large life-size cutout or printed image of a bearded man in an orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces sits on a red cushioned throne flanked by silver lion figures, with a gold-framed throne canopy bearing a second murti and rose-and-yellow garlands. Because the seated figure is a printed cutout rather than a person, it is treated as a depiction; he is described by his role and attire only.2017-11-27A temple sanctum with a silver-framed throne draped in red cushions and flanked by two silver lion figures. A seated bearded man in orange robes, an orange turban, and a yellow flower garland with a pendant sits on the throne making a hand gesture; his figure appears to be a flat cutout rather than a physical person. To the left, a long-haired person in orange garments stands applying an offering to a deity murti adorned with a jewelled necklace and yellow and red floral garlands. Behind the throne, a gold-framed niche holds a deity murti decorated with flowers, and a red curtain fills the background.2017-11-25A photograph of a temple shrine setting with a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-red throne under a gold arch framed by garlands of yellow, red, orange and green flowers. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe and orange turban with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala; it is a cutout or printed image rather than a live person. Beside it a deity murti stands in a gilded niche draped with flower garlands, and a gold-colored figure stands near the throne. At left a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth stands with back turned, reaching toward the deity niche. Red rose petals are scattered on the floor, and a red curtain hangs behind.2017-11-27A stage set for a ceremony with a large cutout-style figure of a bearded man seated on an ornate silver-and-gold throne, wearing a saffron-orange turban, saffron robes, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, with his right hand raised in greeting. The throne is draped in red-and-green garlands with lion figures at its base and a gilded canopy behind. To the left, a deity murti in gold-and-silver ornaments and yellow garlands stands within a gold arch, while a standing attendant in orange and white holds a lamp near it. The figure on the throne is a printed photograph, not a physical person, and the scene shows no visible physical audience.2017-11-27November 27 20172017-11-27A photograph of a temple-style stage with a red curtain and a seated figure on a silver throne with red cushions and silver lion armrests, flanked by flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron head wrap, a large gold beaded necklace and bangles; the photo appears to be a cutout or framed portrait on the throne, not a live person. To the left, a standing attendant in orange cloth with white body markings holds a lit lamp toward a golden deity murti in a gilded arch decorated with garlands. A small golden figure stands in front of the throne, and a gold-framed backdrop depicts deities. Oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor.2017-11-27A temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind a silver lion-footed throne draped with red cushions. A life-size cutout figure of a smiling bearded man in saffron-orange clothing, orange turban, and gold beaded necklace sits on the throne, the cutout apparently standing in for a seated presence and not a physical person present. Behind it, gold arches frame a deity murti decorated with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. On the right stands a female deity statue in teal and purple skirt with gold jewellery and a crown. On the left, a young person with long braided hair and saffron cloth turns toward a small shrine. Offering flowers scatter the floor.2017-11-25November 25 20172017-11-25A stage with a seated cut-out or printed figure of a bearded man in an orange saffron robe with an orange turban and beaded necklaces, raising one finger in a blessing gesture, set on an ornate silver throne with red cushions and flanked by silver lion figures. Behind him is a large garlanded deity murti and gold-framed shrines with marigold garlands, a golden standing female figure stands at right in a turquoise and purple skirt with garlands, and a standing figure in orange robes with long dreadlocked hair stands at left edge. Red drapes hang behind, and flower petals are scattered on the floor.2017-11-25