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A photograph of a Karthigai Deepam satsang on a raised golden stage lit by strings of lights. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a silver-and-gold throne with a rudraksha mala around his neck, hands folded in his lap. Behind him stands a golden Nandi bull and a large silver-framed backdrop garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, with golden deity murtis in arched niches on both sides, one a standing figure and one a seated figure garlanded. Brass kalashas and offering vessels sit on the front ledge. Dozens of seated devotees in orange and white clothes fill the foreground, many with their backs to the camera, and a camera on a tripod stands at left.

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December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a large satsang hall at an evening event, with a golden stage decorated with marigold garlands and lit oil lamps. Gold statues of Nandi and deity murtis flank a central throne. A man with a red-orange turban and saffron-red robes sits cross-legged on a cushioned seat in the centre; he appears to be Swamiji (probable), with a turban, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala as cues. Many devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the floor facing the stage, with cameras on tripods and a camera operator at the right edge.2017-12-02A photograph of a stage set as a shrine-like hall with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, wearing a rudraksha mala, seated on a silver throne with lion-figure supports before a golden bull (nandi) and a gold elephant-shaped panel. Garlanded deity murti flank the stage: a standing figure in gold on the left, a seated goddess in green and purple garments on the right, and a central deity with crown and garlands. Gold arches frame the side figures, a deep red curtain hangs behind, a standing microphone stands at the throne, and a rear view of seated audience members in orange clothing fills the foreground, many with hair tied back. Marigold garlands and fruit offerings decorate the platform.2017-11-28Photo of a stage set for a satsang or darshan. A man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red cushioned silver throne flanked by silver lion figures. Behind him stands a golden bull (nandi) with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, and a golden deity murti in a crown sits in a gilded arch. Two gold-toned standing female figures flank the central set, and golden shrines with garlanded deities in blue and green sit at the left and right. A red curtain forms the backdrop. Rows of seated devotees in orange and white clothes face the stage from the bottom of the frame, several with flowers in their hair. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by his saffron robes, orange turban and mala, seated on a throne.2017-11-28December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a stage set for a Karthigai Deepam celebration, with a seated figure on an ornate silver throne at centre. The seated person wears a deep red-orange head cloth and orange-red robes, with rudraksha beads, and sits with hands folded in his lap, a microphone stand beside him. Behind him is a golden bull-shaped vahana, and two large golden statues of deities stand on either side, garlanded with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Rows of oil lamps glow on the stage floor, with strings of lights and multicoloured bunting above. Only the seated figure appears to be a physical person; the other figures are statues.2017-12-02November 24 20172017-11-24December 02 20172017-12-02November 28 20172017-11-28A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on the floor facing a golden altar hung with garlands and string lights. Central on a raised seat is a figure in saffron-orange robes, with a wrap over the shoulders and a long swept-back hairstyle, whose appearance matches the page's a person reference, though I cannot be certain of identity. On either side stand gilded deity murtis draped in marigold garlands, with a golden bull (Nandi) in front and kalasha pots and oil lamps arranged below. Many devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls kneel in the foreground, while video cameras on tripods film the darshan from the right.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange robe sits on a red-cushioned silver throne on a raised stage, hands folded, with a garland-draped golden bull and silver lion figures beside him. Behind him is a decorated backdrop with a deity murti; flanking him are garlanded deity figures in gold shrines, one on a purple cloth. A cameraman stands at right and another operates on the left. Audience members in white and orange sit with their backs to the camera, filling the lower foreground.2017-11-28