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A photograph of a stage set for Navaratri-style worship inside a hall with exposed ceiling trusses. Centrally, a seated figure in orange-brown robes with a white floral garland sits on an ornate golden throne with a large jewelled arch behind it, below a painted deity murti with a gold halo and crown. Flanking the centre, two standing attendants in orange-and-red garments with long dark hair stand on either side; the left one holds a lamp-like object, and the right attendant offers garlands on a decorated platform with a parasol-like canopy. Brass trident and ceremonial staffs stand in the foreground, and a red curtain hangs behind. The seated central figure's appearance is not clearly established, so identity is left uncertain.

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October 10 20162016-10-10A raised stage in a hall with a deep red curtain backdrop shows a large golden-yellow deity murti seated on an ornate throne with a decorated heart-shaped back. A seated man in orange-brown robes with a red head covering and a white flower garland sits in front of the murti with hands folded, appearing to be a priest or devotee. To the left, a golden figure stands beside a trident and a small orange-and-white decorated umbrella, with a woman in orange attire and long braided hair nearby. On the right, a canopied altar is heaped with marigold and orange flower garlands, with another orange-robed attendant standing beside it. Ceremonial lamps and a microphone stand are visible at the front of the stage.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10Photograph of a temple-style stage set for a Navaratri-period event. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in a namaste gesture on a gold-trimmed platform in front of a large ornate jeweled backrest. Behind them, a golden deity murti of a goddess wearing a crown and red garment is framed by a gold canopy. Flanking the stage are a golden statue of a seated figure with a bull-like mount, a decorated golden peetha area draped in garlands, and standing attendants with long dark hair in orange cloth. Brass lamps, a trident, and red-and-gold banners surround the platform under stage lights, with a red curtain behind.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10