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December 15 20122012-12-15December 16 20122012-12-16 +1 copiesDecember 15 20122012-12-15Wide photograph of an indoor hall with a raised circular stage at the centre, lit with coloured stage lights and a shimmering veil-like backdrop with a golden disc. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a red-and-white flower garland sits on a red-cushioned throne beneath a multicoloured umbrella canopy, flanked by golden lion-shaped armrests and potted plants. A white-draped platform sits in front of the throne. Below the stage, a ritual puja setup has a golden altar with a deity murti, brass vessels, fruit and a green silk-covered table. Robed priests in white and devotees in white and red sit on mats around the altar, with more seated attendees on the right and a standing attendee in the upper right.2012-12-16December 09 20122012-12-09Photograph of a large indoor hall with a raised central stage in warm light beneath stage lighting rigs. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair sits on a red-draped throne with lion-shaped armrests, beneath a decorative umbrella, with flower arrangements at its sides; a person candidate with long hair and saffron clothing. Seated devotees in white and other clothing fill the floor in front of the stage, and a priest in white sits at a small ritual table holding a puja tray with a lamp. Two large framed paintings flank the hall, and draped curtains frame the stage.2012-12-16December 09 20122012-12-09Photograph of an indoor ritual hall viewed from above. A figure in orange-brown robes with a white and red garland sits on a gold and red throne beneath a striped multicoloured canopy, flanked by golden lion-head statues, on a raised wooden stage backed by a sheer draped curtain. In the foreground a priest in white sits at a low altar with brass vessels, a deity murti, a tray of fruit and a silver pot, with a tray of food nearby. Dozens of seated devotees in white and red shawls and saris fill the floor on both sides, some in orange and green. Stage lights and speakers hang from the ceiling.2012-12-16December 16 20122012-12-16Elevated view of a large indoor satsang hall with warm yellow lighting and orange draped curtains. A central figure sits on an ornate golden-backed throne on a raised wooden stage, wearing orange-red robes, flanked by potted flower arrangements. Behind the throne a shimmering silver curtain hangs with a golden disc. Rows of people in white clothing with red shawls sit cross-legged on yellow and pink mats facing the stage. Lighting trusses, speakers and a stage monitor are visible, with framed paintings on the walls. a person: the central seated figure in orange-red robes on the throne is a candidate, but the distance and lighting leave the appearance uncertain.2012-12-15January 03 20172017-01-03 +1 copiesElevated view of a large indoor hall during an evening satsang or puja. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a flower garland sits on a red-draped throne on a raised stage beneath a colourful striped canopy, flanked by gold lion-like figures. Below, a dense crowd of devotees sits on the floor in white and red-bordered clothing, facing a central puja area with brass vessels, fruit trays, a kalasha and a small golden deity murti. Stage lights and a glowing vertical light beam illuminate the scene; murals decorate the walls.2012-12-16