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A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching upper wrap stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste before two deity murtis seated under a golden arched canopy. The murtis are dressed in green silk, with garlands of pink, red, white and purple flowers draped across them and gold ornaments and crowns. A gold-and-brown throne or seat is visible at left, and deep maroon velvet drapes line the back wall.

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April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 22 20132013-04-22January 09 20152015-01-09February 23 20152015-02-23A standing man in a rust-orange and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl stands beside a large festive altar, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. He wears a gold beaded necklace, an orange shawl over his shoulder, and a tilak on his forehead. Behind him, a pair of metal deity murtis in gold-trimmed crowns and jewelled necklaces stand in an arched gold frame, draped in dense garlands of red roses, white jasmine and purple flowers, with a green silk skirt and orange hem beneath them. The deity on the left holds a bow and an orange cloth, and a dark maroon curtain frames the stage.2013-04-22A photograph of a temple-style stage with a large deity murti seated on a flower-decorated golden throne, garlanded in yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. A man in a rust-orange robe and orange turban sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat at lower left, hands folded in namaskar, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. To the right, a smaller decorated deity figure stands in a green and gold sari-style dress under a garland-draped golden arch, and a golden standing figure stands between the thrones. At far right, a person in an orange robe stands near a lamp, and a dark-red draped cloth lies on the floor. Red curtains hang behind the stage.2017-11-24November 26 20172017-11-26A photograph of a temple-style stage with red drapes and gold arches. On the left, a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-brown robes, with long hair and rudraksha beads, sits with palms pressed together in a namaste gesture before a throne heavily decorated with yellow, orange and purple garlands. A gilded deity murti in a golden arch stands on the right, adorned with garlands and jewellery, while a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth stands at the far right near the arch. A golden standing figure stands between them, and a lit oil lamp sits at the lower right, with a microphone stand in front of the seated figure.2017-11-24January 09 20152015-01-09A devotee in an orange-red sleeveless garment with a gold-bordered dhoti stands at left, head bowed, arranging a long multicolour garland of orange, yellow, white and purple flowers over the statues. On the right, two gold-clad deity murtis sit on a large golden throne-like seat decorated with heaped garlands in orange, red, purple, white and yellow, draped in a gold-bordered cloth. A crowned figure with a tall gold headdress and gold jewellery is seated centrally, with a smaller companion figure beside. Behind them hang maroon curtains and gilded panels, and other garlanded murtis are visible at left. The scene suggests a garlanding or decoration ritual at a shrine.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A photograph of a stage set for a ceremony. A seated man on a gold-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rust-red robe, a saffron turban, a white flower garland and gold ornaments. Behind him a green and red drape is decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands, and a deity murti is set in the centre. Flanking the throne are two gilded arched niches with garlanded deity murtis. On the right, a woman in a pink and gold sari sits before a yellow cloth and a brass lamp, while a woman in an orange sari kneels and tends an offering tray. A microphone stands near the throne and a flower-strewn floor is in front.2017-11-11