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A seated man with a shaved head, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a multicolour flower garland, sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion on a raised dais. Behind him stand two painted attendant figures holding ceremonial objects. To the right, a golden deity murti with a crown is adorned with a thick garland of red, yellow and multicoloured flowers, with two smaller seated figures in front, one in white and one in purple, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand between the throne and the altar. The room has a painted temple-style backdrop of blue and orange columns.

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A satsang hall with a seated man on a gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth, palms pressed together in greeting, wearing an orange-brown dhoti, a red and white flower garland, and gold jewellery. Flanking the throne are painted dvarapala guardian figures and gold lion sculptures. To the right, a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti adorned with a multicolour flower garland, two attendant children in yellow and red seated in prayer, and brass oil lamps stand between the two areas.2013-07-21July 20 20132013-07-20July 20 20132013-07-20A stage set with a painted backdrop of pillars and two standing deity statues flanking a golden throne with lion-form arms. A seated man in a reddish-brown robe and matching turban sits on the throne with his hands pressed together in prayer. To the right, a deity murti is adorned with a large garland of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers and a gold crown, set before a pink-curtained gold arch. Brass oil lamps stand between the two areas, with a folded sheet and a small white metal stand on the floor. No visible physical audience appears in the frame.2013-11-16 +1 copiesA stage set with a painted temple backdrop of blue, red and green columns and a wooden door. On the left, a seated man in a rust-coloured dhoti and a red-and-gold turban sits on a gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, his hands pressed together at his face in prayer. Flanking him are two painted deity figures holding attributes. To the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with thick garlands of marigolds and yellow, white and purple flowers, seated on a gold-draped platform beneath an ornate gilded arch. Brass lamp stands and a floor carpet complete the scene.2013-11-16 +1 copiesJuly 19 20132013-07-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rose-and-white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped with a tiger-striped cloth, in a decorated hall with pastel blue and pink columns. Beside him a brass oil lamp stands on a gold stand. To the right, two deity murtis dressed in yellow and blue silks, adorned with multicoloured flower garlands, stand before a deep maroon curtain. The floor is polished white with a red patterned carpet. The man is a probable Swamiji, showing long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in a throne posture, consistent with a satsang setting.2013-07-16A stage set with a painted temple backdrop of pillars, a carved wooden door and a painted figure with a lamp. On the left, a seated man in a rust-red wrap and a rust-red turban sits with palms pressed together on a gold-framed throne with lion-form armrests and red cushions. Two gold-coloured standing deity figures flank the backdrop. On the right, a gold throne-like seat with a magenta curtain holds a deity murti decorated with a crown, a garland of marigolds and colourful flower garlands. Brass lamps stand between the two seats. The stage is white tiled, with a small screen monitor at the front and a wall air conditioner at the back. No other people are visible.2013-11-16 +1 copiesA stage event with a seated man on a gold-and-maroon throne at left, wearing an orange-red dhoti and shawl with bare shoulders and bare chest, hands folded in his lap. Beside him stand two deity murti with gold crowns and white-and-gold garlands; the taller figure in gold is adorned with a jewelled necklace. Between them a brass lamp stands on the floor. In front, four young children sit cross-legged on a white floor: one in pink with a white turban and green pants, one in purple with a white headpiece, and two girls in red and maroon saris with flower garlands, one raising a hand. Blue ocean-wave backdrop panels frame the right side, and a painted temple-style wall with a golden doorway stands behind.2013-09-13A stage performance of a temple-style scene inside a hall with painted blue and orange pillars and a red velvet valance. A seated man on a gold throne with a tiger-skin-like cloth, wearing a gold necklace and ornate dark attire with hands in añjali, sits between two gold lion-footed guard figures and two painted attendant figures holding lamps. At right, two large deity statues stand under a gold arch, one garlanded in red and white flowers, and two costumed performers in yellow and red and purple sit before a painted ocean backdrop. A bare-chested man in orange cloth stands at lower left beside a brass lamp stand. Oil lamps and offerings are placed on the stage.2013-09-02July 20 20132013-07-20September 27 20132013-09-27