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A photograph of a festive puja stage with red drapes and marigold garlands. Left, a deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion mount and golden ornaments stands in a decorated frame. Centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with floral garlands; the figure is. Right, adorned deity statues stand on a golden pedestal beside a seated attendant in saffron. Foreground shows brass oil lamps, a pink flower garland, a kalasha, offerings, a plate of leaves, and a small brass lamp. The scene suggests a puja with padapuja-style veneration.

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October 19 20122012-10-19October 18 20122012-10-18October 18 20122012-10-18A photograph of a temple-style ritual stage draped in red fabric with garlands and a gold-framed throne. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and bare-skinned upper body, hands folded in front. In the foreground a man in a brown-orange robe stands with his back to the camera beside a small fire pit with a flame and brass bowls. Behind them stand a white-framed deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion, another deity figure in orange and white, and a garlanded murti in green and pink on the right. Brass oil lamps, flowers and a microphone are arranged on the platform.2012-10-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion base, draped in marigold and multicolored garlands. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a gold-toned necklace and a white tilak on his forehead, and sits barefoot on a red cushioned footstool. Behind him stands a red and gold draped backdrop. To the left, a large deity murti with many arms, painted green and white with a crown and lace-like ornaments, stands beside smaller painted figures including a green figure and a figure holding a sword, with a lion figure at the base. To the right, a smaller gold shrine niche holds a deity murti decorated with garlands. Green floor covering spreads beneath. The seated man matches the a person appearance cues of saffron robe, garlands and ornate gold throne, and he is presented in a honoured seated role.2012-10-15A photograph of a temple-style ritual stage hung with red cloth. Two deity murtis, a male and female pair, stand in the centre on a golden pedestal, both draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Seated on an ornate golden throne behind them is a figure in an orange robe and beaded necklace, with a head covering; the pose and clothing are consistent with a sannyasi, but identity is uncertain. To the left, a multi-armed goddess murti stands in a painted arch with attendant figures. To the right, a golden arched shrine holds a smaller garlanded deity. In the foreground a seated priest in orange robes with a microphone performs the ritual beside a stone basin, with brass lamps and vessels of water with mango leaves arranged in front.2012-10-15A photograph of a decorated altar room with a red draped backdrop and marigold garlands. On the left, a white arched frame surrounds a deity murti of a multi-armed goddess riding a lion, with attendant figures. At centre, a gilded throne-like seat holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair, displayed as a depiction. To the right, a gilded arch frames deity murtis adorned with garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, offering plates with fruit and flowers, and a green-draped puja platform sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2012-10-20October 17 20122012-10-17A photograph of a festive stage setting with a seated man on a gilded throne at right, wearing orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a sacred thread, with hands folded in his lap. Behind him is a dense garland of red and yellow flowers on the throne. At left stands a large deity murti of Durga with multiple arms and a lion, flanked by smaller figures and a painted Ganesha; at right stands a golden-clad deity with an orange headdress and garlands. In the foreground are brass lamps, a kalasha-like pot, small offering plates, and a red flower garland hanging on a stick. The stage has a red draped backdrop with green garlands overhead.2012-10-19A photograph of a homa fire ceremony in front of a red-draped stage. In the foreground, a bright fire burns beside a brass vessel with a ladle and brass oil lamps. Behind the fire, marigold and yellow flower garlands drape over several deity murtis, including a multi-armed goddess with a trident and a lion, and a figure with an orange turban and rudraksha-style necklace. A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne decorated with yellow and red flowers. His appearance is consistent with the candidate figure, so this is a person in person seated on the throne. Gold and white decorative arches frame the scene, and a microphone stands at the front.2012-10-17October 15 20122012-10-15October 16 20122012-10-16