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A large group of devotees sits on the floor of an indoor hall facing a stage, many holding lit oil lamps or lamps aloft. Seated men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloths and bare upper bodies predominate, with some in saffron-orange robes among them. On the stage, a figure in white and orange garments stands near a raised golden throne draped in red, with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure set on it, decorated with red flowers and a garland. Behind the stage hangs a starry blue-and-purple backdrop with a large golden lotus motif and a blue statue of a figure with hands joined in namaste. Camera tripods and a projector screen are visible at the edges.

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A photograph of a hall during a group puja where many people sit on the floor facing a stage. Most wear white dhoti-style clothing, some bare-chested, and several hold lit oil lamps raised toward the stage. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits near the front. On the stage a large golden throne with a crown-like backrest and red cushions stands before a purple cosmic backdrop showing a glowing blue figure, and projector screens on the side walls show small images of a seated figure. A tripod-mounted camera stands near the stage. Behind the seated group, others in white and orange clothing and plastic containers with offerings are visible.2011-08-03A seated audience of shaved-headed devotees in white dhoti-and-shawl attire, with maroon-bordered cloth, sits on the floor of a hall facing a stage. A projection screen on the left shows a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate throne. On the right, a gold-framed portrait in orange robes with a garland and red flowers sits on a golden peetha. A blue starry backdrop shows a figure with hands folded in namaskar, and a brass oil lamp burns near the front. Some listeners wear headphones, and several children sit among the adults.2011-08-03Evening photograph of a devotional ceremony in a hall with blue draped curtains. On a raised stage, a seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, while white-clad men and boys sit on orange cloth around him. Several of them hold lit oil lamps. In the foreground, a large crowd of men in white dhotis and shawls, many with shaved heads, sit on the floor holding flames, with a small electric fan beside the stage and incense smoke in the air.2011-01-21A photograph of a night ritual on a raised stage with blue curtains behind it. A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small oil lamp in front of him. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and white shawls with red or yellow borders sit on orange cloth, some holding lamps and offerings. In the foreground, a large crowd of men in white dhotis and shawls sits on the floor, many holding lit oil lamps or flames aloft. A small pedestal fan stands at the right edge of the stage.2011-01-21A stage-side view of an indoor ceremony where a large group of men in white ritual clothes sit on the floor facing a raised platform. Several people in the foreground hold small lit oil lamps or flames near their faces, with lit wicks visible. On the stage, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gold ornate throne before a backdrop painted with a temple gopuram and deity murti. Other figures in white sit beside the platform. Stage lights, a fan, a curtain and video cameras are visible. The scene suggests a satsang or aarti gathering, with the lamps held by devotees.2010-10-29February 05 20112011-02-05A photograph of a devotional ceremony in a hall with a backdrop painting of a temple gateway and deity murti. On a raised stage, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a golden throne with a golden halo, surrounded by people in white. Devotees in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit cross-legged on the floor in the foreground, many holding lit oil lamps raised upward, while others sit near the stage. Video cameras on tripods and a fan are visible at the right edge.2010-10-29A photograph of a seated audience of many devotees in a hall facing a stage. Most attendees sit cross-legged on mats, some in white dhoti-style clothing with red-bordered cloth, others in yellow, striped, green and white shirts. A projector screen at left shows a figure in saffron robes seated before an ornate temple-like backdrop. On the stage, a golden throne with red cushions and garlands holds a figure in orange robes, flanked by golden side stands and a tripod-mounted camera. A large backdrop shows a golden lotus and a glowing celestial sky. Small oil lamps and offering plates sit on the floor in front of the audience.2011-08-03Photo of a seated group in a hall facing a stage with a large blue cosmic backdrop and a golden throne holding a seated figure in orange with red flowers. Many devotees sit on mats with brass plates of food, banana-leaf-style trays and small oil lamps, several raising lit lamps. Monks in white dhotis and saffron robes sit among them, and a standing figure in white clothes stands at the left of the stage. Video cameras on tripods film the scene, and a projection screen shows a small image at upper left.2011-08-03Indoor hall during a pada puja gathering. Rows of seated devotees, mostly men with shaved heads, wear white dhoti-style garments with maroon-striped borders and sit on mats before a raised stage. On the stage, a gilded golden throne with red cushions and a garland-decorated seat is set against a cosmic blue-and-purple backdrop featuring a large golden lotus. A figure in a white wrap sits at the left edge of the stage, and a seated person in orange robes sits near the throne area. Brass plates with food offerings sit in front of the devotees. A video camera on a tripod faces the stage, and a projection screen on the wall shows a slide. A framed portrait hangs on the far right wall beside red curtains, and several people in orange and white stand or sit along the back of the hall.2011-07-30February 05 20112011-02-05A seated audience of monks and devotees faces a stage in a hall during a morning satsang. Many men in front wear white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and shaved heads, sitting on mats; children and adults in casual shirts sit among them. On the right, two men in orange robes sit near the stage. The rear stage has a purple starry backdrop with a large golden lotus-like canopy and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed seated figure on a gold throne with a red cushion, flanked by gold lamps and flower vases. A projection screen on the left shows a similar saffron-robed figure seated. Camera tripods stand near the stage. No figure on the throne or screen is identified by appearance.2011-08-02