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November 23 2010

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Photograph of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and tall striped decorative pillars, where a pada puja is in progress. Dozens of people in white clothes sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, many with orange cloths beneath them, facing a raised stage. On the stage a figure in saffron-orange robes sits centrally before a golden deity murti and ornate golden peetha decorations, flanked by golden vahana figures and floral garlands. Oil lamps and brass puja vessels sit on the floor in front of the seated devotees. Two large white screens hang on either side of the stage.2010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 23 20102010-11-23December 26 20102010-12-26 +1 copiesNovember 23 20102010-11-23 +1 copiesA large indoor hall with white draped ceiling fabric and colourful painted pillars hosts a Pada Puja. On a raised stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne before a backdrop of garlanded deity murtis and carved gold vehicles. Around him, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor performing worship, some holding lamps or offerings. A large audience of about sixty people in white, saffron and mixed clothing sits on the floor facing the stage, with video cameras on tripods at the front. Two projection screens flank the stage.2010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14A large hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful tasselled pillars hangs above a crowd seated on orange mats. Many devotees in white and saffron clothes sit facing a decorated stage banked with flower garlands and a golden deity murti. Two projector screens show a satsang-style video. Robed figures in white and orange stand near the stage, and a white-clad volunteer walks along the right side. A camera on a tripod is visible at left.2010-11-14A large hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging banners in red, yellow and blue patterns. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged on striped mats facing a raised stage. Most wear white clothes, and some women wear pink, orange or red saris. On the stage, a large gilded throne-like seat stands before a backdrop painted with a deity murti and ornate decoration. Two projection screens flank the stage. Many people are seated closely in rows, with some in the foreground appearing blurred in motion.2011-02-02Indoor ceremony in a decorated hall with a white draped ceiling, striped hanging banners and two projection screens. On a raised stage, a golden ornate throne stands beneath a canopy, with a seated figure in an orange robe at its centre and attendants in white and orange nearby, flanked by ceremonial staffs and a golden umbrella. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor: many women in white sarees with gold borders and a man in a green shirt in front, one woman in an orange garment, all seated on mats with brass plates and trays before them. Decorated pillars frame the scene.2010-11-05A large hall with a white ceiling draped in fabric and colourful tassel hangings suspended overhead. Many devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats facing a raised stage, most dressed in white dhotis and shawls, some with bare shoulders. Oil lamps and brass plates sit on the floor in front of them. The stage holds gold deity murtis, garlanded images and a decorated seat, with a large screen on the left. A figure in orange robes sits at the far left edge, partially visible. Many people, seated in rows.2010-11-12A large hall during a seated ceremony, with a crowd of devotees in white clothes sitting on mats on the polished floor, many with oil lamps and small offerings in front of them. On a raised stage at the back, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne; several people in white sit before the stage. The stage is decorated with golden deity figures, floral garlands, a golden canopy and a painted temple backdrop, with striped decorative pillars and white draped fabric framing the hall. Two projection screens flank the stage. Some people in the front rows wear orange and white clothing, and a few seated devotees wear shawls.2010-11-18 +2 copiesNovember 24 20102010-11-24 +1 copies