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August 19 20172017-08-19 +1 copiesAugust 19 20172017-08-19 +1 copiesNovember 18 20152015-11-18A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot on a red carpet with his back to the camera, facing a gilded throne on the left. On the throne sits a printed portrait of a seated figure wearing a red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned clothing, with a golden umbrella overhead and gilded lion armrests. On the right, a golden alcove holds two deity murtis draped in marigold and yellow garlands, one wearing a crown, under a gold canopy beside an orange cloth backdrop. Maroon velvet drapes hang behind the stage, and brass lamps stand at the sides.2015-11-18Photograph inside a temple-style hall showing a richly decorated deity murti with a golden arched backdrop, beaded and pearl garlands, and a gold-and-yellow silk skirt draped over its base. To the right stands a red cushioned throne under a gold canopy, occupied by a large printed portrait of a bearded man in saffron turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala; this is a depiction on a sheet, not a physical person. On the left a bare-chested man in saffron dhoti holds a brass lamp, and a second figure in saffron stands at the edge. Brass vessels and a tray of offerings sit on a silver stand before the murti. Red curtains and striped banners frame the scene.2017-08-19November 21 20152015-11-21August 19 20172017-08-19A photograph of a ritual on a stage with maroon curtains. Seated on a gold throne at left is a bearded man in an orange-red robe and a red turban, with a garland and a gold necklace, holding a microphone stand nearby. At centre stands a richly decorated deity murti, dressed in yellow and white silks, garlanded with flowers, with a blue floral crown and a golden arch behind it. At right a standing priest in an orange dhoti and shawl raises a lit lamp toward the murti. Brass oil lamps, a blue cloth-covered altar, fruit and offerings sit before the murti, and gold banners with red and pink designs flank the scene. a person is seated on the throne.2016-10-10 +1 copiesA photo of a temple-style stage with a red velvet backdrop. On the left, an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy and lion armrests holds an empty seat draped with a tiger skin, with a pink portrait figure seated on it. On the right, a golden palanquin-like shrine is decorated with yellow and white garlands and holds two deity murtis. A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and bare upper body, with sacred markings, holds an oil lamp toward the deities. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne and the stage is covered in red carpet.2015-11-19October 10 20162016-10-10Indoor temple-style hall with a red velvet curtain backdrop. On the left, a richly decorated deity murti sits on a gold-covered throne with an arched halo of jewelled ornaments, a golden garland and a large gold necklace, dressed in yellow-gold cloth. In front stand a brass pedestal with small lamps and offering vessels. To the left, a bare-chested young priest in orange dhoti and a saffron wrap holds a brass aarti lamp and bell. On the right, a red-upholstered silver throne holds a printed portrait of a bearded man in an orange turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, one hand raised in blessing; the portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person. A brass lamp stand and a brass deity figure are in the foreground.2017-08-19October 11 20162016-10-11