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A photograph of a stage set for ritual worship, framed by garlanded golden arches and decorated deity murtis and figures, with red drapery and a central shrine niche holding a framed portrait of a bearded man in a yellow shawl. A figure in orange and yellow clothing sits at the lower centre of the stage near a brass vessel. Two camera operators on tripods in the foreground film the stage; one wears a brown vest and the other a white shirt and white dhoti. Ceiling fans and stage lights are visible.

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December 24 20132013-12-24Photograph of a temple stage decorated with golden deity murtis and shrines garlanded with marigold and yellow flower strands, set against red and gold drapery. Two cameramen on tripods film the scene from the front; one wears a white kurta and the other a brown vest over white. A figure in orange robes sits on the red-carpeted stage in front of the central shrine, with a seated attendant in white near him. A framed portrait stands in the central niche. Padapuja-style offerings and worship are implied by the arrangement, but the exact ritual is not clearly visible.2013-12-24A stage set up as a temple-style shrine with a garden backdrop of potted plants and rocks. A priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a ritual lamp and offering. Seated on a low platform near the centre, a figure in orange robes sits in meditation with hands joined. Several ornate golden thrones or canopies with red and orange floral garlands hold deity murtis and figures. A large fabric backdrop shows a forest scene.2015-01-09February 19 20162016-02-19December 23 20132013-12-23A photograph of a decorated stage in a hall with red curtains and ceiling fans, set up for a puja. Several ornate golden thrones and palanquin-style seats are garlanded with marigold and green leaf garlands, with deity murti and figures arranged across the stage. Central in the back, a framed portrait hangs above a small altar. In the foreground, a saffron-robed man stands near a low table, while another person in saffron sits at the lower left beside an offering table. Three video cameras on tripods face the stage, and a bare-headed person in orange clothing stands at the front edge.2013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24A stage set for a satsang-style event shows a row of ornate golden thrones and deity murtis draped in marigold and flower garlands on a red carpet. The central throne is a tall gilded seat with a cushioned red backrest and a gold kalasha-like top, empty of any seated person. Flanking it are other decorated seats holding deity figures and statues, including a figure with a lotus-like crown and a multi-armed murti. Red velvet curtains hang behind, and overhead track lights illuminate the scene. No physical people are visible on the stage, though a few partial figures appear at the very bottom edge of the frame.2013-12-24September 13 20132013-09-13January 09 20152015-01-09December 25 20132013-12-25May 07 20172017-05-07