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November 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesOctober 04 20132013-10-04A photograph of a temple-style hall with two deity murtis seated on a red-draped throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a cobra hood above them. To the right, a man in a saffron-brown robe and orange turban sits on a golden throne with red cushions, hands joined in front of his chest, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him stands a painted statue of a multi-armed deity in orange and green garments, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor. The walls are painted blue with ornate pillars. a person's appearance (saffron-brown robe, turban, rudraksha mala) is seated in an attitude of worship, while the deity murtis are the focus.2013-11-01A seated man on a gilded lion-armed throne in a temple-style hall gives a discourse, wearing a deep red turban, a saffron-red robe, a pink and white flower garland, and a gold pendant necklace. A small side table with a white cup sits beside him, and a microphone stands in front. Behind him a large painted golden deity murti with multiple arms is depicted on a gold-toned backdrop. To the right, an ornate gold arched shrine holds a silver-crowned deity murti draped in green and white garlands, with a seated lion-like mount below. Brass oil lamps and carved pillars frame the stage on a red carpet.2016-08-08October 15 20152015-10-15A photograph of a temple-style stage with a deity murti decorated with a jewelled crown and necklaces, standing in a gilded arch framed by multicoloured flower garlands on a blue cloth. On the right, a seated man in a red-orange robe and orange turban sits on a red-cushioned throne with his palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A young attendant in an orange dhoti, bare-chested with a ritual thread, stands at left holding a small bell and lamp near the deity. A gilded standing female figure with hands joined stands between them, and a red carpet covers the floor. Red velvet drapes hang behind the stage.2017-11-27July 19 20132013-07-19September 05 20152015-09-05November 29 20132013-11-29Photograph of a temple-style hall during a deity arati. In the foreground, a bald priest in an orange-brown robe, with a rudraksha-style cord across his bare upper body, holds a lit multi-branch brass lamp toward the shrine. At centre, two deity murtis sit on a golden throne-like seat draped in pink fabric, garlanded with orange, yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, with a brass lamp stand in front. To the right, a seated figure in a red-orange robe and red turban with a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded peetha throne flanked by golden lion figures, while standing painted deity figures in orange and green flank the stage. Brass lamps stand on the stage, and a white floor-standing air conditioner and fan are at left.2013-11-01A photograph of a stage set for a formal satsang or darshan. A central man sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a multicoloured flower garland and a brown-orange cloth, with a rudraksha mala and a hand raised near his ear. Two men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit in brown armchairs on white plinths at either side. Behind the throne stand two gilded deity murti figures with multiple arms, holding ceremonial objects, flanking golden lion figures. Brass oil lamps stand on the white floor beside a patterned red-and-gold rug, and a painted blue and pink temple backdrop with columns fills the background.2013-10-19A seated figure in orange-and-saffron robes with a saffron turban and a long rudraksha-style white and red garland sits in a gold ornate throne at centre stage, hands joined in greeting. Flanking the throne are two tall standing deity figures with four arms, orange-red garments and green sashes, holding ceremonial items. At left, a garlanded deity murti with a crown sits on a gold seat draped in green and yellow cloth, decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. At right, a display of ornately dressed murtis stands on a red and purple draped platform, with brass oil lamps and small offering bowls on the floor. The painted blue backdrop shows columns and a wooden door.2014-06-12