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A ceremonial stage scene with a red and gold backdrop. On the left, a shaved-headed priest in saffron cloth and white sacred markings on his arms and forehead raises a lit multi-tiered oil lamp (aarti) before a golden deity murti in a yellow textile niche, wearing a red and green turban, white bead necklaces and garlands. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a brown-red turban, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-form armrests, holding a silver trident and raising one hand in blessing. A golden canopy hangs above. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne.

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A man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with cushioned seats against a red backdrop, bare feet resting on a red mat. He wears a rudraksha mala and a forehead tilak, and gazes toward the left. Beside him on a gold-draped yellow platform stand two gilded deity murtis: the left one has a crown, a green-and-red turban, a trident and a cloth-wrapped arm raised; the right one wears a crown and garlands of red and white flowers, with blue skirt-like drapery. Flower offerings, a brass kalasha and a lamp sit at the base.2013-02-06A ceremonial stage with a gilded throne under a gold parasol, backed by a yellow and red drape. A seated figure in orange robes with a tilak and dark hair sits on the right throne, flanked by silver trishula staffs. On the left, two painted-metal murti figures in ornate crowns and white garlands with orange-robed and turbaned attendants seated beside them. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with an armband stands facing a multi-tiered brass oil lamp (aarti), with a woman in orange seated near the lamp and a child at the lower edge. Watermarked archive photo.2013-02-15A photograph of a temple-style ritual in a hall. In the foreground a woman in a red and orange sari with a red head wrap stands at left, reaching toward a gold lamp stand, with a bare-armed devotee kneeling at the far left edge. Centre stage is a gold ornate arch framing a seated figure draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, wearing a crown and a white ornamented necklace; this appears to be a deity murti or a figure decorated for worship rather than a living person. In front, a small brass pot and a red-and-white offering are arranged with white and yellow flower garlands. Tall gold lamp stands flank the scene, and a red velvet throne stands at right.2015-06-02 +1 copiesA stage set with an orange backdrop, purple drapes and a golden arched frame holds a deity murti pair with trident-bearing arms, red garlands and crowns. A seated man in a red turban and red-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long necklace sits on a red-cushioned seat at left. A bald man in orange robes with glasses, bangles and beads holds a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames toward the murti area, while a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold throne under a golden umbrella at right, flanked by tridents. Young children in orange clothing sit in the lower foreground beside a low stage edge.2013-02-15August 28 20162016-08-28February 06 20132013-02-06February 15 20132013-02-15A photograph inside a richly decorated red-draped shrine. A man with long dark hair swept up under a green-accented headdress, wearing a gold-beaded necklace, gold armlets, a bare upper body and a rust-red dhoti-style garment, extends his right hand over a brass oil lamp toward a seated deity murti. The murti sits on an ornate gold throne, dressed in an orange and gold garment with a silver-embroidered mantle, decorated with pink flower petals and a garland, and wears a crown. Flames rise from a brass bowl of offerings in the foreground, and additional tall brass lamps stand on the red carpet. The scene suggests a puja or pada puja ritual. The man is the only physical person visible.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne stage with carved golden lion-like guardian figures, a tall gold canopy above, and a deep red velvet backdrop. He wears an orange saffron turban, orange robes, a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, with a silver-tipped trident standing beside the throne. He sits cross-legged on a red cushioned platform draped with a striped tiger-skin-style cloth, gesturing with his right hand as if speaking.2015-08-28A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved back and red cushions. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace with a pendant, a long beaded garland, and gold armlets, and has a red tilak on his forehead. He raises his right hand in a greeting gesture while smiling. To the left, a priest in orange-red robes with bare shoulders holds a lit multi-flame aarti lamp toward him. Tall brass lamp stands and an ornate brass lamp flank the throne against a dark blue backdrop. Two people appear in the scene.2013-01-20Ceremonial stage with orange and red draperies and a gold-framed arch holding a pair of ornate deity murti, one with a crown and trident and both adorned with white beaded necklaces and red-and-white garlands. At right, a seated figure on an elaborate gold throne with a canopy and tiger-skin cushion wears saffron robes, a red tilak and rudraksha beads, palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him stand golden tridents. On the left, a man in saffron and a red-and-orange turban sits on a red cushioned seat wearing a red-and-white garland and gold chain, hands raised in greeting. In the centre, a bald priest in saffron stands facing a tiered brass lamp lit with flames, performing aarti.2013-02-15A ceremonial stage scene with a golden throne on the right where a man in saffron robes sits, smiling, with trident-shaped staffs and a golden umbrella above him. To the left, a seated figure in saffron clothes, a red-and-orange turban, and garlands sits before a golden arched backdrop containing deity murti in red and gold with tridents. A bald priest in saffron robes stands center, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame toward the seated figures. Orange and purple draped cloth frames the stage, and a camera operator is visible at the lower left edge. a person cues include the turban, garlands and saffron clothing on the seated figure at left, and a relevant appearance match is uncertain here.2013-02-15