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September 10 2006

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A stage display at an indoor event, with a large red and gold painted backdrop of a lion-faced deity figure above. Three ornate gold-framed thrones are draped with thick garlands of red, white, yellow and green flowers, and white-and-red fringed parasols stand above them. On the left, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white cloth-covered seat. In the centre, a gold throne holds deity murtis with a chariot-like wheel element in front. On the right, a seated figure with a grey beard wears saffron-orange robes and sits beneath a framed portrait. Several framed photographs of spiritual figures and a deity image hang on easels, with brass lamps and a kalasha on the stage. Both figures are seated on the stage and no one else is visible in the frame, though the pictured figures are not counted as present people.2006-09-10Outdoor stage at dusk with a red carpet edge and white tent canopy with orange valance. Three deity murtis are dressed in multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers, seated on gold-framed thrones with arched gold halos. Central figure is an elephant-headed deity with gold crown and ornaments; flanking deity murtis are richly adorned in saffron, magenta and red silk. Behind them a large yellow banner with Tamil text and a blurred turbaned figure on a backdrop. No physical people clearly in the foreground apart from a small seated figure at far left by the throne area.2005-12-09A photograph of a stage at an outdoor event showing three deity murtis seated on raised platforms under golden arches, each draped in multicolour garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The left figure is a seated goddess in a red and gold sari with jewelled necklaces; the centre figure is a standing deity in gold ornaments; the right figures include a seated figure in dark blue with gold adornments and standing attendant figures in orange and purple. A red carpet covers the stage floor and a blue-and-orange canopy stretches overhead. Behind them a backdrop shows a banyan tree and a partially visible framed portrait. No physical people are visible in the scene.2005-12-09A stage at an outdoor event shows a row of decorated deity murtis seated under gold arches, each garlanded with bands of yellow, red, pink, green and white flowers. Several metal and painted figures in ornate crowns and jewelry sit on a red-carpeted platform. Behind them, a large backdrop shows a banyan-like tree and Tamil script, and a red-cushioned seat holds a garlanded figure in orange. A white and yellow canopy with red floral decoration covers the stage.2005-12-09A photograph of an empty ceremonial stage set up for a satsang, with a golden throne-style seat (peetha) draped in a deep maroon cushion and red velvet, flanked by two golden lion figures. To the right sits a seated deity murti in white and purple garments, garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower strands, beside a second figure in orange and red robes under a golden canopy. A golden elephant-shaped stand with wheels is at left beside a golden arch of flowers. The painted backdrop shows turquoise walls with ornate pink, gold and green temple-style motifs. A patterned rug lies on the glossy floor. No people are visible.2013-04-16A stage at an outdoor event shows a row of decorated deity murtis seated on golden thrones, each draped in multicolour garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. On the left, a seated figure in white dhoti and shawl sits on a platform. The central murti wears a golden crown and gold ornaments and is flanked by two smaller figures, one in pink-and-gold sari. On the right, two female murtis in gold jewellery and red sari are garlanded. Behind them a large banner shows a turbaned figure's portrait with Tamil script and a bird logo, and a red carpet covers the stage floor under a yellow canopy.2005-12-09April 16 20132013-04-16A photograph of an ornate stage set with a painted turquoise backdrop decorated with pink and gold temple motifs. Three garlanded gold arches frame the scene: on the left a deity murti in a green-draped arch, in the centre an empty maroon-cushioned golden seat flanked by golden lion figures, and on the right a seated deity murti in a red and gold arch wearing a crown and ornaments, beside a smaller figure. A golden elephant stands at left and the floor is covered with decorative cloth. No living people are visible.2013-04-16An empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat stands at the center of a stage, flanked by golden pedestals holding decorated deity murtis draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Above, a gold-fringed canopy hangs from the ceiling over a central garlanded murti. Stone temple-style pillars and a backdrop of painted trees frame the set. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-17April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesFebruary 02 20162016-02-02A decorated festival altar under a draped white and gold tent canopy. Two large deity murtis in garlands of marigold and mixed flowers sit on red-draped platforms, one blue-skinned with a crown and one in red garments. A large framed black-and-white portrait of a smiling man in a wrapped turban hangs behind them, labelled with no legible caption. A golden standing deity figure with a garland stands at right, and rows of tiered baskets hold coconuts with green leaves and flower garlands in pink and white. Banana plants and palm fronds frame the left side. No people are visible.2006-07-17 +1 copies