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A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with painted pillars, ornate white-and-red arched panels and yellow flower motifs. At the centre, a seated figure in orange robes and a red-orange shawl sits before a gold-ornamented throne (peetha) with garlands, facing a brass lamp and offerings. Several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand and kneel around the stage, some holding brass lamps, plates and ritual implements, while white-clothed attendees sit in the foreground. The scene suggests a puja or aarti in progress. a person is seated on the throne in orange with a rudraksha mala and ornamented garments, and the ceremony is attended by ritual assistants.

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A photograph of a temple-style stage during a Guru Purnima puja. On a raised golden throne-like seat at centre, an ornately decorated murti or seated figure sits beneath an arched ornamental backdrop with lamp-topped motifs and yellow rosette panels. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand and kneel on the stage, performing worship; one at left in white holds a lit oil lamp. Brass lamps and offering plates are arranged on the floor in front, and rows of seated devotees in white and yellow clothing face the stage. A television screen at right shows the stage. Painted pillars with geometric patterns frame the backdrop.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of an evening Guru Puja ceremony on a decorated stage with a floral-patterned backdrop and a golden throne at left. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on the throne, which is ornamented with gold and garlands, and a small canopy hangs above. In front, several young men in white dhotis with orange shawls perform the puja, one holding a bell and another raising a lamp. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like offering and fruit sit on a table before the throne. Seated devotees in white and yellow fill the lower foreground.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of an indoor stage set for a ceremony, with a central seated figure on an ornate throne or peetha backed by a decorated white-and-red arched frame with floral medallions. The seated figure wears an orange-red garment and a garland, and is flanked by oil lamps and brass vessels. Around the stage, several young men in orange dhotis and orange shawls stand and sit, some holding brass lamps or ritual items, while others in white garments and orange sashes kneel near the front. Lamps and metal vessels are arranged on tables. Purple curtains and a small television monitor frame the scene. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate only; the visible cues are the orange robe, garland and throne, which are insufficient to confirm identity.2008-07-17A stage ceremony in a hall with maroon curtains and a decorated backdrop of painted pillars and white scalloped arches with yellow flower motifs. A seated figure in orange and red robes, with garlands, sits on an ornate throne at the centre. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand around the stage holding ritual implements, including a flat lamp and a fan-like object, while seated attendees in white and brass lamps in the foreground face the stage. A monitor and a camera on a tripod are visible at the sides, and a small brass kalasha or lamp stands near the front.2008-07-17Photograph of a stage ceremony with a large ornate golden throne-like seat backed by white decorative arches, floral medallions and blue curtains. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the throne with a small kalasha-style display and offerings before it. Around the stage, several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand and kneel, while others in white with orange shawls attend at the right. Oil lamps and brass vessels are set on a low table in front, and a television monitor is mounted at the right edge. Several seated devotees in the foreground face the stage.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A stage ceremony in a hall with dark maroon drapes and decorated pillars. A seated figure in orange robes and a tall orange headdress sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat at the centre, adorned with garlands and flower decorations. Standing attendants in orange dhotis and saffron shawls flank the stage, one holding a long-handled object. Seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls fill the foreground, with brass lamps and offering vessels set before the stage. A small screen on the right shows the proceedings. The scene resembles a puja or puja-style ceremony.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17