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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.

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November 18 20102010-11-18A 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 13 20102010-11-13A 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.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 25 20102010-11-25A large hall photographed from behind a seated audience of many devotees, mostly women, dressed in white and cream saris with gold borders, with some in pink, purple and maroon. Many sit cross-legged on mats with small oil lamps and brass plates before them. On a raised stage at the far end, a figure in orange clothing sits on a gold throne before a backdrop with painted deity murti panels, flanked by several seated attendants in white and orange. Colourful woven hanging decorations hang from the ceiling and a camera on a tripod records the scene.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA large indoor hall with white draped ceiling and ceiling fans hosts a seated satsang. Many devotees, mostly women in white and cream saris and some in pink, purple and orange, sit cross-legged on mats facing a raised stage. On the stage a figure in orange robes sits at the centre of a decorated dais with flowers and a deity murti backdrop, flanked by attendants in white. Oil lamps and brass plates with offerings sit before the rows. Projection screens hang on either side, and colourful hanging ornaments decorate the walls.2010-10-26November 23 20102010-11-23A 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 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a large indoor hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging decorative cloth banners in red, yellow and green. Rows of seated devotees in white ritual clothes sit on orange mats facing a stage. On the stage a decorated deity murti and a seated group in front of a lit backdrop are visible. Many devotees hold small oil lamps, and small offering plates and containers sit near them. Wall screens flank the stage. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance; the foreground figures are shaved-headed devotees in white.2010-10-28 +1 copies