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A photograph of a stage ceremony with a seated figure on a red throne at centre, wearing a white dhoti and a gold necklace, set under a floral arch of yellow, orange and red flowers over a gold-coloured backdrop. Around the orange floor mat, several people sit in white clothes: two priests at left in white dhotis with sacred threads and gold necklaces, one holding a bell, and devotees including a woman in white and a seated man in a white shirt. To the left, a deity murti stands adorned with a garland and a smaller floral arch. Brass plates and offerings sit on the floor, and a microphone stands at left.

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A photograph of a stage event with an orange-draped platform and a dark blue curtain backdrop. A figure with long dark hair in a white dhoti and a gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned throne under a large arch of marigold and flower garlands. To the left, a deity murti or statue draped in white with a red garland stands within a floral frame, and a brass oil lamp sits nearby. Seated devotees in white clothes sit on the orange floor, with two priests in white dhotis and gold necklaces at left, one speaking into a microphone. The seated person at centre front wears a white shirt.2010-12-21A 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.2011-01-28December 21 20102010-12-21October 25 20102010-10-25A 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 copiesOctober 25 20102010-10-25December 31 20102010-12-31October 25 20102010-10-25 +1 copiesA satsang on a raised stage before a deep navy curtain. A man with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne in the centre, hands joined in greeting. Below him, a semicircle of about a dozen devotees sits on orange and purple mats: men in white dhotis and orange shawls, women in white and cream saris, some with orange borders, and a bald man in white at centre. Two men in white with microphones sit at the left edge. To the left, a gold-framed throne holds a standing deity murti in orange with a crown, garland and flower decorations. Overhead stage lights and a fan are visible.2010-12-31A stage set for a satsang with a large ornate golden throne (peetha) at centre, topped by a golden canopy. A seated figure in white dhoti and shawl with a beaded necklace sits on the throne. Five people in white ritual clothes sit on the orange carpet before it: two men at left, one in white with a bare upper body and a seated priest in white, and three women in white and yellow saris to the right, along with a man holding a bell or lamp. Flanking the stage are brass oil lamps (lamps) and tall gold-topped poles with triangular banners. Dark blue curtains hang at the sides, with white-and-black decorative streamers and orange drapes behind. A backdrop shows a temple pillar and deity imagery. The floor is reflective. Figure identity is not established by appearance.2011-02-12A photograph of a satsang on an orange-carpeted stage before a deep blue curtain. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his long dark hair falling loose. To the left, a golden throne holds a small deity murti dressed in orange with garlands. Around the stage, a group of devotees sit on the floor in white and cream clothes, some in saffron and orange, several women in sarees, a shaven-headed man in white, and two young men in orange and white seated with microphones, one holding a small bell. A brass tray with offerings sits near the central throne.2010-12-31A stage event photographed from the side. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment and a rudraksha-style bead mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions against a deep blue draped curtain. Overhead, stage lights and a ceiling fan are visible. Facing the throne on an orange and purple mat, a group of devotees sits in white and cream clothing and some saris, several holding plates and brass items. A bald man in white garments sits near the centre. Stage microphones stand at the left. On the far left, a small gold throne holds a deity murti in orange and red garments. The white stage platform is in the foreground. Satsang-style gathering.2010-12-31