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A ceremonial stage set for a pada puja, with a seated figure on a red and gold throne framed by a large arch of marigold and yellow flower garlands against a gold backdrop. The seated figure wears white dhoti, a gold necklace and a long dark hair. To the left, a standing deity murti or statue wrapped in white and garlanded with flowers stands on a flower-decorated pedestal. In front, several people sit on an orange mat wearing white and cream clothing; some hold books and small brass items, and a priest with bare chest and gold necklace sits to the left with a small bell. A few participants sit in front of the throne, including a child in red. Floral garlands and brass plates with offerings lie on the mat, and a black curtain hangs behind the stage.

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December 21 20102010-12-21A stage ceremony with a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne backed by a gold arch decorated with flower garlands. The seated figure wears white clothing and a gold necklace, with long dark hair. To the left, a deity murti stands in a flower-decorated shrine with marigold garlands. In the foreground, several people sit on an orange carpet in white and orange ritual clothing, including a man with a shaved head and gold necklaces playing a bell, and a woman in white. Brass trays, oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor.2011-01-28 +1 copiesA stage ceremony with a seated figure on a red and gold throne framed by a large floral arch of marigolds and green leaves. The central figure wears white robes and a long gold garland, with long dark hair. To the left, a standing statue in white with a crown and a flower-decorated frame stands beside a red garland. In the foreground, several people sit on an orange cloth: men in white dhotis and orange shawls play small instruments and chant, while others in white sit in front of brass plates and offerings. A small fire or incense rises at right. The backdrop is a dark blue curtain and ceiling fans overhead.2011-01-28A ceremonial stage with a flower-garlanded golden throne backed by a gold-framed arch of white and pink flowers, under a yellow canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on the throne, with arms relaxed and eyes lowered; the appearance is consistent with a person seated in a teaching or satsang setting, and the identification is uncertain. Before the throne, several people in white and cream dhotis and saris sit on an orange mat, some with hands folded in namaskar, while a robed priest in white sits to the left among brass vessels and a tray of marigold garlands. Colourful striped garlands arch on either side of the throne, and two pedestal fans stand on the stage.2010-10-25November 14 20102010-11-14October 17 20102010-10-17November 22 20102010-11-22November 15 20102010-11-15December 02 20102010-12-02A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on a golden throne decorated with a large arch of yellow, red and white flower garlands. Behind him stand gilded figures, a trident is visible at right, and golden lion-like carvings flank the dais. Before him sits a seated assembly of devotees: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in white and cream saris, one in a gold blouse, all facing the throne on a red-draped platform. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan, with the seated figure presented as a person, giving guidance to the gathered devotees.2015-07-31A photograph of a golden shrine hall with embossed gold panels and a golden kalasha-topped niche. A central seated figure is framed by a large floral garland of yellow, orange and red flowers, wearing a red shawl, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long dark hair. Around the platform, a group of devotees sits in front of him wearing white, red, teal and green sarees and kurtas; several have their hands folded in prayer. Brass trishula staffs stand at either side of the platform, and a decorated palanquin-style canopy is visible at left.2016-07-19A seated man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace and gold armlet, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a floral arch of green foliage with red, orange, pink and white flowers. Two groups of devotees sit on white cloth on either side: on the left a woman in white and a woman in orange, with a man in white with hands folded; on the right several women in white and orange, with hands folded. Gold side pedestals hold flower arrangements and a microphone. A gold drape and dark blue curtain form the backdrop.2010-12-06