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A man stands at left on a red stage with a golden ornate crown, long gold necklaces, a pink-and-white flower garland, and a rust-brown dhoti-style garment, smiling and raising one hand in greeting while holding a silver staff. Beside him is a large deity murti seated on a purple and gold brocade throne, draped in layered yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a gold-and-jewelled face covering and ornaments. Brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand flank the throne, and a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella with sun motif hangs behind. Dark red drapes and a painted backdrop complete the setting.

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October 02 20162016-10-02A photograph of a stage at a temple-style event. On the left, a man in a rust-red ceremonial robe stands with a gold crown, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and a pink flower garland, raising one hand in greeting while holding a silver staff, with a red and gold ceremonial banner beside him. On the right, a richly decorated deity murti sits on a purple cloth-draped platform, wearing a gold-trimmed yellow garment, layered gold ornaments, and heavy garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. Brass oil lamps are arranged on the steps in front, and a painted backdrop of figures and a carved arch frame the scene.2016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02October 02 20162016-10-02A photograph of a seated man on a large gold ornate throne with a cobra-hooded backrest, wearing a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robes, a gold necklace and a white-and-pink flower garland, smiling while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Beside him stands a decorated deity murti on a purple brocade-draped platform, adorned with a gold crown, a white and red flower garland and rows of yellow and multicolour garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in front of the deity, with clay lamps arranged on the lower right. Behind them hang deep red curtains, a gold embroidered ceremonial standard stands in the centre, and a large ornate silver-toned arch frames the deity. The setting suggests a discourse at a satsang.2016-10-02A seated man in orange-brown robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a microphone stand before him, smiling and wearing a brown turban and a pink-and-white flower garland with a gold necklace. Beside him on the right, a deity murti adorned with multicoloured jewellery, yellow and white flower garlands and an orange-and-gold floral crown rests on a purple draped platform, flanked by brass oil lamps and a decorated yellow-and-red parasol. Behind them hangs a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity figure seated in meditation, with a red curtain and a gold arched frame at right.2016-10-02 +1 copiesStage photograph of a temple-style setting with a deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, seated on a purple-draped platform beneath a decorated canopy. A bearded man with a saffron-coloured shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne at left, with a painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity behind him. A priest in an orange dhoti stands at right holding a lamp and ritual implements near brass oil lamps on the purple cloth. A red carpet covers the stage floor and a microphone stand stands in front of the seated figure. The seated man appears to be a person, identified by the saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and ornate golden throne setting, while the priest is a ritual attendant.2016-10-02 +1 copiesOctober 02 20162016-10-02A seated man in a rust-red robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, wearing a pink garland and gold necklace, with hands resting on red cushions and eyes lowered. Beside him, a young priest in an orange dhoti and bare upper body holds a brass oil lamp and bell before a decorated deity murti framed by a large arc of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Behind the throne is a carved golden backdrop with a four-armed deity relief, and a golden trident stands at the left edge. The setting is a temple-style stage with red drapes and carved pillars.2016-08-28A bearded man in a maroon robe and maroon turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, hands raised in a blessing gesture, with a pink and gold garland around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace visible. To the right, a priest in an orange dhoti with bare upper body performs aarti with a lamp before a large deity murti adorned with garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Behind the throne stands a golden deity relief with multiple arms and a trident at the left edge. Brass oil lamps flank the stage and a trident leans beside the throne.2016-08-28A temple-style puja on a stage with a glowing red and purple backdrop depicting a temple tower. A man in a red-maroon dhoti and matching shawl, with a rudraksha-style garland of yellow, purple and red flowers, a gold waist belt and gold necklaces, stands on the left holding a ritual vessel and spoon toward a decorated murti. The central deity murti is dressed in gold and red garments with purple and yellow flower garlands, wearing a crown and ornate necklaces, seated under a pink and gold ornamental umbrella. A golden standing female figure with folded hands stands to the right beside a silver kalasha-style lamp stand. On the far right, a sadhu in ochre robes with white body markings and a rudraksha mala watches. Silver oil lamps and offering vessels stand in front.2018-04-25A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe sits on a gold-trimmed throne at left, wearing a white garland, gold necklaces and gold armlets, with a microphone stand before him. At right, a large deity murti of Devi in a gilded shrine canopy is adorned with white and red flower garlands, gold jewellery and a golden silk sari, flanked by brass oil lamps and a row of brass vessels with banana leaves. A red velvet curtain and an ornate peacock-patterned backdrop frame the scene. The setting suggests a discourse before the Devi deity murti.2016-10-11