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Photograph of a ceremonial stage event before a backdrop painting of a multi-armed deity. A long-haired man in a maroon turban and maroon robe, with a long black braid and gold bangles, leans forward to assist a bald priest in a red-and-gold wrapped shawl, with a white-bearded elder beside them. An ornate gold throne stands on the left, with orange and red embellished parasols above. Garlands of white flowers hang near the figures. A Hindu ritual setting with ceremonial attendants.

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October 16 20162016-10-16Stage event with a tall ornate backdrop showing a multi-armed deity mural in red, gold and orange, flanked by carved stone pillars and sequined umbrellas. A bearded sannyasi in orange robes and a flower garland, holding a folded document, shakes hands with a bearded man in a brown ceremonial wrap, a turban in deep red-brown and a long gold-and-flower garland, while a long black braid hangs from his head. Behind them a seated monk in orange sits near gold-accented furniture and red tablecloths with water bottles. The second man appears to be the honoured figure and wears distinctive ceremonial adornments, which fits a person depiction only in part; his appearance cues are sufficient for a candidate but the identity remains uncertain.2016-10-16A photograph inside a hall with pink walls and a maroon curtain backdrop. Three ornate golden thrones or peethas stand under three umbrellas with orange and red brocade canopies and beaded fringes. A painted deity figure with multiple arms appears at the left edge. A figure with long dreadlocked hair and a saffron cloth wrapped around the head stands with his back to the camera facing the thrones. To the right, a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds his hands together in greeting. Beside him, another bearded man wears a red-orange robe and holds a folded cloth, and a bald man in orange with rudraksha beads stands at the far right. Gold lions sit at the base of the thrones, and an air conditioner unit is visible on the wall.2016-10-16A photograph of a stage event with red and gold ceremonial umbrellas and a red velvet backdrop. In the foreground, a figure with long dark dreadlocks and a rust-coloured turban and wrap stands with back to the camera, adorned with gold armbands. Center, an older bearded man in orange robes and a white rudraksha-style mala holds his palms together in namaste. To the right, a bearded man in red robes with a red shawl and a bare foot stands near a microphone stand. Gold ornate panels and lion figurines sit on a red-draped seat, with a split-air-conditioner unit and a world map on the wall behind.2016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16Ceremonial stage scene with a large four-armed deity murti painted on the backdrop, holding a trident-like staff and other emblems, framed by ornate gold-and-stone pillars and gold-embroidered cushioned canopies. In the centre, a standing man in orange robes with a garland of white and yellow flowers is being honoured by a man with long swept-back hair, a dark rust-brown turban, brown robes, and a beaded mala at the neck, who places the garland on him. A gold lion statue and a gilded panel stand at the side. Many people with a kalasha and gold decorations surround the scene.2016-10-16Stage event photo with a large deity image of a multi-armed figure adorned with garlands and jewellery in the background, flanked by ornate gold-and-stone pillars and red-and-gold parasols. In the centre, an elderly man in a saffron-orange robe bows with hands extended while a garlanded figure in brown-orange ochre robes and an orange head wrap, with long black hair and a gold necklace, reaches out to embrace or greet him. A gold-framed red shrine panel and small gilded figurines sit on a draped red table. Another bald figure stands behind them. The scene reads as a formal honouring of a guest on stage.2016-10-16 +1 copiesIndoor event on a stage in front of a deep maroon curtain, with a gold-carved throne-style seat and gold ornamental panels. Three large ceremonial umbrellas with orange, red and maroon fabric and beaded fringe stand behind the stage. On the left, a man in a rust-brown robe and turban, with a long braid, bead necklaces and gold armbands, gestures toward the centre. In the middle, an older bearded man with long grey hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a shawl draped over his shoulders. On the right, a bald man in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a bare chest reaches toward him. Wall air conditioners and a white ceiling duct are visible behind.2016-10-16A stage ritual scene in a temple-style setting with a starry purple backdrop. A bearded man with long swept-back hair and a red-brown garment stands at centre, holding a garland and facing a figure in a red turban and red-brown dhoti with a rudraksha mala, who stands beside a deity murti with a golden crown and flower garlands. Golden figures of attendant women stand on each side with hands folded in anjali. A golden umbrella hangs above, and brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels sit on the stage. Attendants in orange turbans and bare-chested orange garments with white markings stand at the edges, with a red velvet curtain above.2018-04-25 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ceremonial stage with red velvet draping and an ornate gold throne-like seat with carved panels. A bare-chested man with a shaved head, seen from behind, wears a maroon cloth with a gold border and a saffron-coloured shawl. In the centre, a bearded man in a brown robe and brown turban with a gold ornament stands with palms pressed together in greeting, a garland of yellow flowers around his neck. To the right, an older man with grey hair and a beard wears a loose orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, also with hands folded. Orange and red umbrellas with fringed edges stand behind them, and a large painted deity image is partly visible on the left. A water bottle sits on the floor.2016-10-16