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A photograph of an outdoor pandal stage under a white canopy, decorated with marigold garlands, pink drapery and a large ornate arch with blue and white panels. At the centre, a richly decorated throne holds a deity murti or figure under a gold canopy, with a yellow backdrop. Several sannyasis in saffron-orange robes stand and kneel around the stage; some raise lit torches or oil lamps and trishul-tipped ceremonial staffs, consistent with a puja or aarti. Rows of seated audience members in white and dark clothing face the stage, with red plastic chairs and long tables in the foreground. Overall, a devotional ceremony in progress on a festival stage.

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A large open-air stage under a white tent canopy during a ceremony, with a golden throne-like seat at centre framed by a white and yellow circular backdrop with decorative swirl motifs. A seated figure in red garments sits on the throne, surrounded by several people in saffron-orange robes who stand and sit on the platform, some holding trident-topped staffs and brass vessels. Marigold garlands drape the stage railings, and floral arrangements and brass lamps sit on the white-draped platform. Seated audience members in white and light clothing fill rows of benches on the green floor in the foreground, and a few devotees are in the lower left. Stage speakers and lights hang at the edges.2009-01-01A photo of an outdoor tented ceremony stage at a KAILASA event. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand in the foreground near tables, some holding brass pots and kalasha-type vessels with flowers. On the raised stage, a figure in red robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha) framed by a large white and gold arch with floral medallions, trishula tridents at the sides, and a deity murti or ceremonial figure in the centre. Seated devotees in orange and white saris and white clothing fill the lower chairs, with a green carpet in the middle. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam being performed before an audience under a white canopy.2009-01-01A photograph of an outdoor festival stage under a white tented canopy, with magenta-pink drapes and navy backdrop. A large ornate golden throne-like seat sits centred within an elaborate white and multicoloured arched frame with ornamental scroll motifs, and a seated figure in red and gold garments occupies it. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand and move around the stage and the lower platform, one holding a long-handled object, while others attend near the throne. Tridents are fixed at the sides, and marigold garlands and floral arrangements decorate the stage edges. Rows of red chairs and long tables stand in front, with seated attendees in saffron and mixed clothing, and women in yellow and saffron sitting at the sides.2009-01-01Outdoor stage under a white tent during a celebration at an ashram. Central figure seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a gold canopy and a halo-like backdrop of white and yellow floral arch decoration, wearing red and gold garments. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand on the foreground stage raising arms and holding ceremonial implements, while other saffron-clad attendants sit on white-draped platforms flanking the throne. Trident-shaped standards and marigold garlands decorate the stage, and flower arrangements and brass vessels sit on the white-covered table. Seated and standing devotees in white clothes occupy the lower foreground. The scene appears to be a puja or ceremonial offering.2009-01-01Outdoor stage under a white tent during a ceremony. A central figure seated on an ornate throne in a red and gold decorated shrine arch, surrounded by a large floral and yellow backdrop. Several men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl attire stand and sit around the stage, some waving lit oil lamps (aarti) and holding trishula-topped staffs. Red-clad attendants sit at the side. Brass kalasha vessels, marigold garlands and flower arrangements decorate the platform. Seated audience members in front on benches and chairs, some in white clothes, watch the ceremony. Pink curtains and a blue backdrop frame the stage.2009-01-01A wide photograph of an outdoor ceremonial stage under a white tent canopy at a Hindu puja event. Saffron-robed priests in orange dhotis and shawls stand around a central altar decorated with marigold garlands and an ornate golden throne-like structure backed by a large silver arch with cobra-hood motifs and trident symbols. Several orange-robed attendants flank the stage steps and carry tall decorated staffs. Seated devotees fill red-cushioned chairs and rows of folding chairs in the foreground, with a green carpet aisle leading to the stage. A few people in white clothing stand on the right side of the stage.2009-01-01A large outdoor stage under a white tent canopy hosts a ceremonial puja. At the centre, a figure in red and white ceremonial dress sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large white-and-gold arch decorated with floral rosettes. Several priests in saffron-orange robes stand around the stage, some raising arms or holding ritual implements, while others sit on red carpets. Long brass trishul-tipped staffs stand upright along the stage, and marigold garlands and potted flowers line the platform. Pink draped curtains and a navy backdrop frame the set, and seated attendees in white clothing watch from the front in the foreground.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01Outdoor temple-style pavilion under a white canvas canopy with pink drapes. Three men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, seen from behind and barefoot, stand on a red-carpeted stage facing an ornate golden throne-altar decorated with a large gilded arch, marigold garlands and a deity murti. Other saffron-clad priests attend the altar and a seated figure in red sits in front, with brass lamps and offerings on the table. A seated man in white clothes is in the lower right foreground. Saffron-clad participants are present at a puja or abhishekam ceremony.2009-01-01Outdoor ceremony under a white tented canopy on an orange-draped stage. In the foreground, several young men in saffron-orange robes with red shoulder cloths raise brass oil lamps (aarti) toward the stage. On the raised platform, a golden throne stands before a large ornate arch decorated with floral garlands and a trident, with a seated figure in red and white at its centre. Rows of saffron-clad sannyasis sit on white-covered dais with marigold garlands. A small fire pit with flames sits at the lower right near seated devotees. Floral arrangements, pots and balloons decorate the scene, and a few people sit on the lower right in front of a blue-skirted table.2009-01-01Outdoor stage under a white tent during a festival ceremony. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand in the foreground raising ceremonial fans or lamps overhead with both arms. Behind them on a decorated dais, a group of priests in orange and red garments sit before a richly ornamented gold-and-silver canopy and throne. Marigold garlands in yellow and orange hang along the stage edge, with a brass kalasha and trident-like ritual staffs placed on the platform. A large audience in white shirts and saris sits in the lower foreground, with many people visible in the crowd.2009-01-01A photograph of an outdoor pavilion stage under a white tented canopy, where several saffron-robed priests in orange dhotis and shawls stand in a row raising lit oil lamps toward a decorated central shrine. The shrine features a golden arch with a circular halo, a deity murti seated on a red-and-gold throne, and white-and-gold draped tables with marigold garlands and brass kalasha vessels. Seated devotees in white and yellow clothing watch from the foreground, with long wooden tables and a green carpet in front of the stage. Loudspeakers hang from the canopy frame.2009-01-01