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A stage ceremony with a gold-and-colored snake-hooded deity murti (Nagakanya-style serpent canopy) draped in marigold and multicolored garlands, seated before maroon velvet drapes and a painted forest backdrop. A priest in a bald head, rust-red dhoti and shawl stands at left holding a lit oil lamp aarti toward the murti with a small bell in his other hand. At right, a figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with hands folded in namaste, wearing a pink flower garland and a gold necklace; the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate with only partial cues, so identity is uncertain. Rocks and potted plants sit at the stage edge.

A photograph of a ceremonial stage. On the left, a bare-chested priest in orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot, holding a brass lamp toward a large golden cobra-hooded deity murti seated on a golden base, adorned with multicoloured flower garlands. Beside it, a seated figure on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe, orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and garland, sits with palms pressed in namaste. A potted plant and a pile of stones are at the centre, and a large painted tree backdrop fills the background, with a dark red velvet curtain behind the deity.

A photograph of a temple-style stage. On the left, a bald man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with sacred ash markings, stands holding a lit oil lamp with a brass handle toward a large golden naga-hooded throne at centre, which holds a deity murti in red and orange cloth draped with multicoloured flower garlands. A seated figure at right, in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, wears a pink garland and gold ornaments and sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a golden throne before a painted backdrop of a large tree. Green potted plants and a pile of grey stones sit on the floor, with maroon velvet curtains behind. Several people are visible in the scene, including the lamp-bearer and the seated figure.

A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne at left, backed by a gilded relief of a multi-armed deity. A seated man in a red-maroon turban and maroon robe, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, holds his hands together in front of a microphone stand while speaking. At right, a larger golden deity murti of Ganesha is adorned with a golden multi-headed snake hood, pink and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, seated on a golden platform. A priest in white dhoti with an orange-saffron cloth stands at right holding a ritual vessel near the idol. Brass oil lamps stand beside the idol, and red curtains with saffron-yellow banners frame the scene. The seated man is a person by appearance cues of distinctive turban and garlands, but identity is uncertain.

Photograph of a stage shrine with a gilded peetha and a golden swan-headed canopy hung with green and yellow garlands. A bald priest in a rust-red dhoti with a gold border stands at left, holding a lamp, facing a seated figure at right. The seated figure wears an orange turban and orange robes, with a red-and-white garland, and has hands folded in namaskar before a gilded throne with a sculpted deity behind it. A deity murti stands in the shrine at left. Potted plants, rocks and a painted forest backdrop fill the stage, with a white electric fan in front.

A stage at a satsang with a gold ornate throne and a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, hands folded in namaste, wearing a red-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace; the seat has a tiger-skin cover. Behind is a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree and a bronze-toned statue of a deity pair. To the left, a standing priest with a shaved head, in rust-red robes with gold borders, faces a golden-framed deity murti draped in red, yellow and green garlands. Brass oil lamps and potted plants sit in the foreground with rocks. The seated figure is shown as a person, whose appearance is consistent with the page, but is seated on a throne with ceremonial dress; identification is uncertain.

April 26 2015

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A stage set for a satsang with a large backdrop photograph of a banyan-like tree and a potted-plant arrangement with rocks in front. On the right, a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion wears an orange turban and orange robe, with red and white garlands and a beaded necklace, hands folded in greeting; an appearance-based candidate, a person, sits here. A bald priest in a rust-red dhoti with gold border stands at center-left, holding a brass lamp with lit flame toward a gold-and-red garlanded deity murti on a gold throne-like seat at left. A tall brass lamp stand stands near the rocks. Mostly warm, rich colours of gold, maroon and green.

April 22 2015

A bearded man in a maroon robe and maroon turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, hands raised in a blessing gesture, with a pink and gold garland around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace visible. To the right, a priest in an orange dhoti with bare upper body performs aarti with a lamp before a large deity murti adorned with garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Behind the throne stands a golden deity relief with multiple arms and a trident at the left edge. Brass oil lamps flank the stage and a trident leans beside the throne.

A stage at a satsang event with red velvet drapes and a painted backdrop of a large tree with green foliage. On the right, a seated figure in a gold throne wears a maroon turban, orange-red robes, and a garland and gold necklace, with hands raised in blessing and a walking staff beside him. Nearby stands a bronze statue of a deity with a child figure beside a gold tree stump. To the left, a figure in maroon robes with a gold-banded waistcloth bends forward, holding a lit oil lamp toward a gold-throned deity murti draped in orange garments and marigold garlands. A rock and potted plant arrangement lies at the centre foreground.