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A seated man in a golden throne at the centre of a decorated stage, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, sitting with hands in lap before a red and gold backdrop. Garlands of white and yellow flowers drape the throne. To the left stands a large clay deity murti of Durga with multiple arms, a lion and a demon figure under a white ornate arch, flanked by smaller figures. To the right, a garlanded standing murti with an orange turban and gold ornaments. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, silver ritual vessels, bowls of fruit and a flower garland.

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October 19 20122012-10-19October 18 20122012-10-18October 18 20122012-10-18October 15 20122012-10-15October 19 20122012-10-19October 17 20122012-10-17October 16 20122012-10-16A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead, sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. To the left stands a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion at her feet, surrounded by smaller figures; to the right is another decorated deity murti with garlands. A brass oil lamp stands on the green floor, under red, orange and yellow draped bunting with a golden canopy above. The scene is a festive stage setting in a tented hall.2012-10-16A 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 ceremonial temple-style stage set for a homa fire ritual. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a fire burning in front of the throne on a yellow platform. On the left stands a multi-armed goddess figure with a red-and-white backdrop, flanked by smaller deity figures and a lion mount. On the right, two standing deity murti wear orange and white garlands. Brass lamps and a metal bowl with a ladle sit in the foreground, and a red-and-white cloth with embroidery covers a table at left. Red and green bunting decorates the ceiling. a person appearance is uncertain: the seated figure wears saffron robes and a turban-like cap, but the figure is small and distant. Cues are insufficient for a confident identification.2012-10-17A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, in front of a red draped backdrop. Behind him stands a large multi-armed goddess image with a lion, flanked by smaller deity figures, and a standing deity murti on the right wears a white flower garland and a saffron turban. Oil lamps and flower garlands sit on the green stage floor in the foreground, consistent with a puja or satsang setting. a person: the seated man has a rudraksha mala and saffron robe on a throne, but facial and hair detail is not clear enough to confirm identity.2012-10-17A photograph of a decorated stage set against a red draped backdrop with garlands and a yellow canopy overhead. At centre, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with flower garlands, hands folded in his lap. On the left stands a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess riding a lion, with a second figure beside her; on the right, a golden arched niche holds a deity murti draped in pink and gold with garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the stage, and white-and-yellow flower offerings sit on the front ledge. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person with saffron robe and rudraksha cues, but no name is visible on the throne itself. Only one physical person is visible.2012-10-16