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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden palanquin-like structure at its centre, decorated with garlands and topped by a dark teal canopy with a small figure. Seated along the raised platform, a crowd of around thirty people in white, saffron, red and yellow clothing faces the centre; a shirtless man near the middle wears a white shawl. In the foreground, several bare-chested men in orange dhotis, adorned with beaded necklaces, stand raising their arms beside striped woven mats. Bright stage lights and a magenta backdrop frame the scene, with a camera on a tripod at left.

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December 12 20162016-12-12Stage ritual with a large ornate deity murti under a dark canopy, seated on a golden throne-like pedestal and garlanded with marigold strings. Devotees in white, pink and orange clothing sit on striped cushioned mats facing the murti; a man in orange dhoti and bare chest near the center appears to be leading or participating. In the foreground, two bare-chested priests in orange dhotis stand with their backs to the camera, one holding a bell or small ritual object. A large backdrop screen shows a pastel sky, and a camera on a tripod stands at the right edge.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage set against a magenta backdrop with red curtains and stage lights. A large golden throne-like seat with a dark ornate canopy and garlands stands at the centre, where a bearded man with long dark hair and an orange garment sits in front of it. Rows of seated devotees in white, red, pink, and green clothes face the stage on striped cushions. In the foreground, two women with long dark hair, wearing orange-and-gold wraps and bangles, stand with their backs to the camera, one holding a small brass bell. A video camera operator is at the right edge. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or puja on stage.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12Photo of a ceremonial stage with a red and pink backdrop and red-and-multicolour striped woven mats. A golden throne-like seat with a decorative canopy and garlands sits at the top, with a seated figure in a red garment at its centre. Around thirty people sit in rows on the stage in white, pink, red, orange and peach clothing, many facing the central seat. Three temple attendants in orange-yellow dhotis stand in the foreground with their backs to the camera; the one on the right holds a bell. Camera crews and tripods are visible at the edges.2016-12-12December 22 20162016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22A stage ceremony where a central figure sits on a flower-decorated throne with a golden canopy and a dark ornamental backdrop, facing a large pink-lit screen. Rows of seated devotees in front wear orange and saffron garments, sarees and white dhotis, some with bare backs, sitting on a striped multicolour cloth-draped platform. Stage lights hang above. The central figure wears a white garment with a red shawl and is seated at the throne's centre, with a kalasha-like golden umbrella above. Garlands of marigold-like flowers frame the throne in red, yellow and green.2016-12-23A stage ceremony with a large golden-framed deity murti under a canopy, decorated with marigold garlands, facing an audience. Seated on a raised dais at centre is a man in orange-saffron clothing. Several men in bare-chested white or cream dhotis and women in pink and yellow saris sit on striped cushioned mats. In the foreground, two men with long hair and gold-coloured dhotis stand with raised bells or small hand instruments, and a drum sits at the lower left. A stage backdrop shows a pink-to-white sky, and a camera operator is visible at the right edge. Ritual puja or satsang scene.2016-12-12May 03 20162016-05-03A ceremonial stage set before red curtains with a large golden throne at the centre, topped by a green canopy and draped in garlands. A seated figure in orange and white clothing sits on the throne platform, flanked by a golden ornate structure. Four bare-chested young male attendants stand in a row in front of striped multicoloured mats, wearing orange dhotis and gold waist cloths, holding brass oil lamps in outstretched hands. A drum sits at the left edge, and a cameraman with tripod is at the right. The scene matches a Karthigai Deepam lamp-lighting ceremony, with lamps held by attendants before the throne.2016-12-12