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A photograph on a stage at a Ganesh Chaturthi event. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a patterned cap, a multicolour floral garland and rust-brown cloth, sits with hands joined in greeting. Beside him stands a gold canopy with carved lion figures. On the right, a golden arched shrine holds a Ganesha deity murti draped in a red and gold cloth and adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange headcloth, bare-chested with white markings, holds a silver aarti or puja vessel toward the deity. Silver offering vessels and a folded cloth rest on a silver tray. Red velvet curtains form the backdrop.

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August 25 20172017-08-25A photograph of a ceremonial stage with red curtains. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions wears a saffron-brown dhoti, a patterned head wrap, and a multi-strand garland of white and yellow flowers with a matching garland draped across his lap. He sits before a microphone stand and smiles with hands folded at his chest. On the right, a large gold-framed deity murti of Ganesha, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, sits in front of a gold arch. A standing figure in an orange saffron cloth and orange head wrap, with a bare upper body and beaded wrist bands, faces the deity near a brass offering table with lamps and a yellow cloth. Gold lion sculptures flank the throne.2017-08-25A photograph of a golden-throned stage set against deep red curtains. On the left, a man with a short-cropped head and a dark-patterned headpiece sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a garland of white and yellow flowers, rust-brown cloth, and rudraksha-style beads, hands pressed together in greeting and smiling. A microphone stand stands before him. On the right, a deity murti with a golden face and crown is adorned with yellow and orange flower garlands, draped in red and gold cloth, and set within a gilded arch. A shaved-headed attendant in a saffron-orange cloth and orange headwrap raises a small lamp or implement toward the murti, with brass oil lamps and a white offering on a pink-draped table nearby. Lion-carved gold pillars frame the scene.2017-08-25 +1 copiesA seated man with a head-band and flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-carved armrests, hands pressed together in namaste before a standing deity murti of Ganesha dressed in a yellow and red cloth, draped in marigold garlands with a gold crown. A priest in orange robes with white markings on his arms stands at right holding a lamp in front of the murti. Red velvet drapes and a gold canopy frame the stage, with a microphone stand in front of the throne and a small silver table with offerings at lower right. The seated man's clothing includes a rudraksha-style mala and orange-brown robe; he is presented as a devotee during puja.2017-08-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden ceremonial stage with red velvet drapes. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions wears a rust-orange dhoti, a white-and-black patterned headband, and a long garland of yellow and white flowers, his hands pressed together in greeting; a person depicted by the swept headband, ceremonial gold necklaces and garland, with an unsure appearance check. Beside him a gold umbrella canopy and carved golden lion figures stand. On the right, a large gilded deity murti of Ganesha, draped in red and yellow cloth and heavy yellow marigold garlands, sits in a gold arched shrine. A priest in saffron-orange robes and an orange headband stands at right holding a lamp in a ritual aarti offering, with vibhuti marks on his body. A brass lamp and offering trays sit on a pink-draped altar in front, consistent with puja at a Ganesh Chaturthi event.2017-08-25A photograph inside a stage hall with red curtains and an ornate gold throne. A man seated on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a dark maroon garment, a floral garland and a dark head covering, sits with palms pressed together in greeting before a standing microphone. Beside him stands a large golden throne-like shrine holding a deity murti draped in a yellow cloth, a red cloth, and a garland of yellow and orange flowers. A standing attendant in orange robes and an orange turban offers a plate or aarti tray toward the deity. A silver stand with brass lamps and a small offering sits in front.2017-08-25 +1 copiesAugust 25 20172017-08-25A ceremonial stage scene in a temple-style hall. On the left, a seated figure in a deep red-maroon robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a pink flower garland and a gold pendant. On the right, a priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with ash markings, holds a bell and a lamp before a golden peacock-vehicle deity murti draped in a garland and silver-and-jewelled adornment, with a gold mandapa and two orange-and-blue decorated umbrellas. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a red-and-blue patterned carpet lies below. Behind the throne is a golden relief of a four-armed deity. The seated figure's clothing and garland are visible; a throne and devotion posture alone do not establish identity, so no appearance-based label is applied.2016-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set for a Ganesh Chaturthi puja. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together in greeting, wears a yellow-rust dhoti, a jewelled headpiece and a multicolour flower garland. On the right, a gold-framed niche holds a Ganesha murti draped in a yellow silk cloth and red-and-gold textile, adorned with a yellow marigold garland. In front of it, a man in an orange robe and orange headwear stands holding a silver ritual vessel, with a silver tray holding lamps and a small offering in the foreground. Red curtains and a microphone stand complete the scene.2017-08-25 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20162016-09-02A photograph of a stage in a temple-style hall with a golden throne on the left, draped in leopard-print cushions and flanked by gold lion figures. A seated man in a red-orange turban and red-orange robe, with a pink and white garland, sits with palms pressed together in greeting. Before a microphone stand, a backdrop painting shows a multi-armed deity with a crown. On the right, a large gold canopy frames a deity murti wrapped in colourful flower garlands, with a gold kalasha and oil lamps before it. A bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at right holding a ritual vessel. a person is seated on the throne in saffron-red turban and robes, with a long garland, consistent with the visible cues. Gold lion figures and lamps decorate the setting.2016-09-01August 25 20172017-08-25