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June 14 2014

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A shrine arrangement set against a draped red and gold backdrop with patterned saffron-and-black cloth hangings at the top corners. Centre frame: a gilt-framed portrait of a smiling man with short dark hair, wearing orange robes and a beaded necklace, raising one hand in blessing before a banyan-tree backdrop; the portrait is labelled with a printed name that is not visible here. In front stands a white marble sculpture of a seated figure wearing a jewelled crown, gold and bead necklaces, saffron-and-maroon drapery, and raising one hand in blessing. Flanking candlesticks, peacock-feather arrangements in vases, a leopard-print cushion, and folded orange cloth on a white cloth complete the altar. No people are physically present.2014-06-14October 22 20122012-10-22A red velvet throne stage with a tiger-striped drape and gold trim is set up for worship. A large framed photograph shows a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace, seated cross-legged before a tree trunk and raising one hand in blessing. Flanking the framed picture are two gold ceremonial crowns set among red roses, white flowers and green leaves. In front of the throne sits a gold palanquin-style tray decorated with red flower ornaments. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. The scene is an empty stage with no people present.2012-10-24A seated white statue of a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-and-maroon throne decorated with white leaf-vine carvings and a dove emblem. The statue wears a white turban, a red marigold garland, a silver necklace and a rudraksha mala, and its right hand is raised in blessing. A large black-and-white portrait of a smiling long-haired man hangs above on a backdrop of purple draping and green garlands. Brass lamps, a small framed picture and offerings sit on the platform in front of the throne, with a trident-like symbol in gold on the base. Lattice screens and a peacock-feather fan frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-08-08January 22 20102010-01-22April 07 20122012-04-07 +2 copiesPhotograph of a small shrine room viewed through a glass window. A framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a mala is set on a draped altar with red, pink and green cloths, orange cushions and white-and-orange garland swags above. Small brass deity figures stand on a red cloth at the base of the altar, alongside brass lamps. In the foreground, a standing man in orange robes with hair tied back looks toward the altar, a red-and-blue framed picture resting at the bottom edge of the frame.2010-02-03A ceremonial stage set for a padapuja-style honour, with an empty red velvet throne-like seat dominating the frame. Above the seat hangs a large printed portrait of a saffron-robed man seated cross-legged before a tree trunk, wearing a white beaded mala and raising one hand, framed by garlands of orange marigolds with green and maroon accents. Below the portrait a leopard-print cloth drapes the seat, with a small floral arrangement and a bottle of water beside. Two tall brass oil lamps stand on either side against deep purple curtains. In front, a red-cushioned platform holds a plate of flowers and a pair of sandals, and a pink and gold sequined cloth covers a low table. No people are visible.2012-10-27October 24 20122012-10-24October 24 20122012-10-24October 07 20122012-10-07Empty indoor satsang hall with a raised stage draped in red curtains edged with orange marigold garlands and strings of white beads. Centre stage stands a small orange-robed seated statue on a white pedestal, flanked by brass lamps and offering vessels with flower petals. Above it hangs a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with long hair. To the right, a white-draped armchair displays a framed photo of a figure in orange with red flowers placed on it. A thatched roof and a blue-and-white bird emblem on the floor complete the scene. No people are visible.2010-01-22