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A person with long dark flowing hair and a red bindi stands on a small patterned rug, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. He wears a red silk garment with gold-striped borders and a multi-strand gold necklace, plus gold bangles and an armlet. Behind him a richly decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess in a red and orange garment and gold crown sits within a garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers, holding weapons such as a trident and spear. Beside him a large gold peacock vehicle with a jewelled collar is mounted on a wheeled golden ratha-style platform.

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October 31 20112011-10-31A smiling person with long dark hair, a red bindi and a red-and-gold striped silk sari stands in front of a richly decorated deity murti. The person wears layered gold necklaces and gold bangles and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Behind them a multi-armed deity murti in red garments and a crown is framed by an arch of red, yellow, orange and green flower garlands, with a golden peacock vahana on a wooden cart beside them. Dark drapery and a pale wall form the backdrop. A purple emblem and copyright line appear in the corners.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31October 27 20112011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27 +1 copiesA man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands barefoot on a small patterned rug, smiling and raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a dark rudraksha mala and gold bangles. Behind him is a gilded golden throne-like palanquin with bird and lion carvings on wheels, decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and a green backdrop. Seated within the flower arch is a painted deity murti in orange robes holding a trident-like staff and a flag, with a crown and white ornate jewellery. A dark blue curtain hangs on the right side of the room. A purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-10-27April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesA standing man in an orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl with gold trim stands barefoot on a small patterned rug beside an ornate golden palanquin-style throne on wheels. He wears a long brown rudraksha mala, gold armlets and a red tilak, long dark hair, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. Behind him, a silver-and-red deity murti of a standing goddess holding a trident and a flag wears an orange cloth and silver ornaments, framed by garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers over a green cloth. The golden throne has carved lion-like motifs and a peacock-style base. A dark curtain and beige wall form the background.2011-10-27 +1 copiesA smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands in front of a golden peacock-shaped throne-chariot decorated with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a rudraksha mala necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and raises one hand in greeting. Behind him, a deity murti in orange cloth with a crown, holding a trident and spear, is framed by the floral arch. A dark curtain and a small patterned rug are visible on the stage floor.2011-10-27A standing man in an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl with gold border stands barefoot on a stage before an ornate golden palanquin-style throne decorated with a heavy arch of red, yellow, purple and green flower garlands. Behind him a small deity murti in orange and white cloth with a crown and trident is set within the garlands. He wears a long rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and red kumkum on his forehead. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders. Dark curtains and a brass lamp stand at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and saffron-orange clothing, standing at the throne as a devotee-facing presenter.2011-10-27October 31 20112011-10-31October 27 20112011-10-27