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A photograph of a stage with red drapes and a gold-framed dais. Centre, a man with a rust-coloured turban and brown robes sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together before a microphone stand. Behind him, a deity murti is adorned with garlands of yellow and pink flowers. To the left, a standing deity figure in brown and blue garments with flower garlands; to the right, a seated goddess figure in pink and gold with a crown and garlands. Two young men in saffron-orange robes stand at the right edge, one holding a small vessel, while flower offerings lie on the stage floor.

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November 11 20172017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A stage with a red curtain shows a central seated figure on a gold-and-leopard-print throne, wearing a rust-brown robe, gold armband, pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with his hand raised near his face. Behind him stands a green-draped deity murti crowned and decorated with yellow, purple and red garlands. To the right, a gold-arched alcove holds a second deity murti in pink and gold dress with an orange backdrop, while an orange-robed attendant stands beside it holding a small vessel. To the left is a seated figure in brown with a blue cloth, and a kalasha-style brass stand and offerings sit on the stage. Several people are visible, but the seated central figure's appearance and identity are uncertain.2017-11-11A stage with red velvet drapes hosts a ceremonial scene. At centre, a man seated on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions wears a rust-brown dhoti and maroon turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and holds his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him a green-draped altar holds a deity murti garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers under a gold crown. To the right, a gold arched niche shows a standing deity murti in pink and gold garments, garlanded, with an orange cloth backdrop. Two attendants in saffron robes stand at right, one holding a small vessel. A microphone stand and brass railing are in the foreground.2017-11-11A stage with red velvet drapes shows a seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban, hands joined in namaskar, sitting on a gold-trimmed throne with a leopard-print cushion. Behind him, a green-draped seat holds a deity murti crowned and garlanded in yellow, white and red flowers. A garlanded deity murti stands in a gold arch on the right, while a shrine figure in a gold arch on the left is also garlanded. Two attendants in orange robes stand at the right edge, one holding a small vessel. A brass floor rail and microphone stand complete the scene.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A photograph of a ceremonial stage with red curtains and a central throne draped in green fabric and garlanded with yellow, orange, red and white flowers. A seated man in a brown-orange wrap, a red-orange turban, a gold necklace and a white flower garland sits on a gold and leopard-print seat with hands joined in namaskar, in front of a standing microphone. To the left a standing figure in a brown outfit with jewellery and a red headwrap stands beside a garlanded deity murti; on the right a garlanded deity murti in pink and gold stands under a golden arch, with a woman in an orange saree holding a small plate. Offerings sit on the stage floor near the murti, and a golden shrine arch stands at the right edge.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A photograph of a stage with red velvet drapes. Centre, a seated man in a rust-brown robe with a pink-white garland sits on a gold and leopard-print throne with hands pressed in anjali. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with yellow, orange and purple garlands and a crown, set on a green cloth. To the left, a seated figure in brown and gold ornaments sits beside a decorated stand. To the right, a golden-arched shrine holds a deity murti in pink silk and a crown, garlanded in yellow and orange, beside an orange cloth. Two attendants in orange robes stand at the right edge. a person candidate: the seated man wears a rust robe, pink-white garland and gold necklace, with a draped wrap; appearance is uncertain given the distance and a print of a shaved head.2017-11-11A stage with red velvet drapes and gold-framed alcoves holds garlanded deity murtis. Centre, a seated figure in a rust-brown robe and turban, with a pink-and-white mala and gold necklace, presses palms together before a microphone on a stand, in front of a green-draped throne decorated with marigold and yellow garlands. To the right, a female murti in pink and gold sari and jewellery sits on an orange cushion beneath a gold arch; a man in orange robes stands at right holding a vessel. Left, a brown and gold murti sits on a blue-draped stand. Ritual items and flowers lie on the stage floor.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11 +1 copiesA 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