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Photo of a gilded stage with a red carpet. On the left, a golden throne with a tiger-print cushion and lion-shaped armrests holds a depiction of a seated figure in saffron with a red headwrap and rudraksha mala, shown on a backdrop image. A gilded golden umbrella hangs above the throne. On the right, a golden palanquin-style deity murti is decorated with yellow and pink garlands and gold jewelry, with a gold kalasha-style lamp stand nearby. A standing shaven-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a mala, faces the deity and gestures toward it. A brown embroidered cloth drapes the base of the deity platform.

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A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot on a red carpet with his back to the camera, facing a gilded throne on the left. On the throne sits a printed portrait of a seated figure wearing a red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned clothing, with a golden umbrella overhead and gilded lion armrests. On the right, a golden alcove holds two deity murtis draped in marigold and yellow garlands, one wearing a crown, under a gold canopy beside an orange cloth backdrop. Maroon velvet drapes hang behind the stage, and brass lamps stand at the sides.2015-11-18A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, raising a lit brass aarti lamp toward a decorated altar. On the right, two deity murtis (Shiva and Parvati-form figures) are dressed in orange silk and heavily garlanded with yellow, white and pink flowers, with a golden arched backdrop. On the left, a golden peetha throne with a tiger-skin cloth and lion-shaped supports holds a printed portrait labelled with a painted figure in saffron robes wearing a rudraksha mala and a golden umbrella canopy above. Red velvet drapes fill the background. The priest is performing aarti in a temple-style stage setting.2015-11-18November 21 20152015-11-21A satsang stage with a dark red velvet curtain. On the left, a seated man in saffron robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped arms and a gold canopy, a microphone stand before him, hands folded. On the right, a standing priest in a brown-orange robe and shaven head gestures toward a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with flower garlands, multicoloured floral crowns, and orange silk draping. Brass oil lamps stand on the red carpeted stage.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands on a red carpet before an ornate golden shrine, holding a small brass vessel in one hand while facing a garlanded deity murti in a golden arched niche draped with orange cloth. Yellow and white flower garlands hang around the deity figures. To the left, a golden throne with a canopy and lion-shaped supports holds a white statue of a seated figure adorned with pink and red beads, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. Red velvet curtains hang behind.2015-11-19November 19 20152015-11-19A figure in a saffron-orange garment with long dark hair and a white flower garland stands barefoot on a raised stage, hands folded in namaskar before a golden ornate throne with lion-shaped armrests and a leopard-print seat cushion. To the right, a golden arched shrine holds deity murtis decked in red and yellow garlands, one central figure wearing a tall crown and gold jewellery. A brass standing lamp stands nearby, a microphone on a stand is in front, and a painted backdrop of forest and a cobra-hooded figure fills the upper background. A standing devotee in white with folded hands appears behind the stage.2016-03-05November 21 20152015-11-21A photo of a temple-style stage with a red velvet backdrop. On the left, an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy and lion armrests holds an empty seat draped with a tiger skin, with a pink portrait figure seated on it. On the right, a golden palanquin-like shrine is decorated with yellow and white garlands and holds two deity murtis. A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and bare upper body, with sacred markings, holds an oil lamp toward the deities. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne and the stage is covered in red carpet.2015-11-19November 19 20152015-11-19November 28 20142014-11-28