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A stage set with a backdrop painting of a temple gopuram and deity murti framed by dark blue curtains. A seated man in an orange robe with an orange-red beaded mala sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, a person candidate by saffron clothing, mala and centred seated position; the page links him to the event. In front of the stage, a group sits on orange and red mats: several shaven-headed priests in white dhotis with orange shawls and gold chains chant from texts at a microphone, a woman in white stands at a microphone reading, and women in white, red-bordered and yellow saris sit with hands joined. Brass puja vessels and a small kalasha-like item sit on a rug before them. An electric fan stands at the right edge of the stage.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a stage. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a large gold ornate throne with red cushions, hands joined in front of his chest. Behind him is a large backdrop printed with a temple gopuram-style stone arch and a deity murti. Seated on the floor in front are several women in white and yellow saris and a woman in a white sari with a red border, some with hands folded in namaste, with brass puja plates, flowers and oil lamps arranged on a red carpet. A standing woman in white stands at the left, and two men in orange sit with microphones at the left edge. A standing fan stands at the right, and a laptop is visible at the right on the floor.2010-10-21A seated figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned golden throne on a raised stage, with a large backdrop of a temple gopuram and a deity murti. a person is seated centrally, wearing orange saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala. Around him on the floor, a group of devotees in white and yellow garments sit in a semicircle, several with palms joined in namaskar. Ritual items such as brass bowls, a bell and a lamp are arranged on orange and red mats in front, and a fan stands at the right edge.2010-10-21October 21 20102010-10-21A ceremonial stage set before a large backdrop printed with a temple gateway and a deity image. A seated figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at centre, with hands in lap. Around the stage, about eight people sit on orange and patterned mats: several shaven-headed priests in white dhotis with sacred threads, and women in white and yellow saris, one with a red border, some with hands folded in namaskar. Brass lamps, a bell and offering trays sit on the floor in front. A standing fan and a navy curtain frame the scene. a person's identity is uncertain from appearance; the seated figure is described by role only.2010-10-21A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold ornate throne on a raised stage, backed by a large printed temple backdrop with carved pillars and a deity murti. Before him, several people sit on orange and red mats in white and yellow traditional clothing, some with their hands folded in prayer, others with cymbals and small brass vessels in front of them. A floor setup with orange offerings and oil lamps lies in the foreground. A woman in white stands at the left edge beside navy curtains, and a standing fan sits at right. The setting appears to be a satsang or puja gathering.2010-10-21A stage event with a dark blue draped backdrop and a golden ornate throne with red cushions at the centre. Floral arrangements in vases flank the throne. In front, a shaved-headed man in white with gold chains sits at a microphone with hands folded, beside a bell. Around six women in white, cream and yellow saris and orange shawls sit on an orange mat with hands joined in devotion, with offerings on brass plates in the foreground.2010-12-02A photograph of a ceremonial pada puja in an indoor hall with a stage. A figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange-saffron garment and a long garland of yellow and red flowers, with hands folded in greeting and a sandal mark on the forehead. Seated on the floor before him are devotees in white clothes, including a bald man in white with a shaved head and a woman in white with long hair; a woman in a gold-patterned sari sits at the right with a brass tray. Brass plates of offerings and flowers sit on a mat in front of the throne, and orange cushions line the floor. Behind them, people sit in folding chairs along the back of the hall, and a decorative painted backdrop shows a deity scene. A microphone stand and camera tripod are visible at left.2010-09-18A stage ceremony in a hall with a large backdrop of a stone temple gopuram and columns. A man in white ritual cloth with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red seat and a golden canopy above. Four women in white and cream saris with gold borders kneel on orange mats before the throne, facing it with their hands joined. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and pink flowers lie on the golden platform. On the left, a man in orange robes with a microphone sits and speaks, while mats and offerings are arranged on the orange floor. The scene resembles a padapuja or satsang.2011-01-28October 26 20102010-10-26A stage event photograph in a hall with black drapes and a large backdrop showing a temple-style deity image with a golden arch and garlands. A standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, flanked by golden side ornaments. Before him on an orange mat, several women in white and yellow saris sit in a semicircle, and a man in white clothes sits with his back to the camera. At left, two shaven-headed men in white dhotis with gold necklaces sit at a microphone and stand, holding papers. Small brass lamps and offerings sit on the orange floor cloth, and two fans stand on either side of the stage.2010-11-30October 21 20102010-10-21November 10 20102010-11-10