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A photograph of a ceremonial stage set before a gilded throne (peetha) with a golden canopy and a deity murti decorated with red, yellow and pink garlands. A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white garland and rudraksha-style beads. To the left, a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti holds a lit lamp or offering toward the throne, and to the right a young attendant in orange dhoti kneels with folded hands. Red velvet curtains, brass oil lamps and yellow-and-red festoons frame the stage. Pictured in the title is an ancient ritual setting with offerings and garlands. Printed copyright and source text appears in the corner.

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A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a stage with a deep red curtain backdrop and golden foliage. At centre, a golden deity murti is adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers, with a golden crown-like head piece and a multicoloured canopy above. In front, a seated man in an orange-brown robe, a red-orange shawl, a saffron turban and a long garland of white flowers sits on a golden throne with his palms joined in greeting. To the left, a shirtless priest in orange dhoti stands performing aarti with a lamp toward the deity. To the right, a kneeling attendant in orange clothing holds a folded-hand pose beside an oil lamp. Brass lamps and ceremonial staffs flank the stage, with ornamental pennants at the sides.2016-11-04A photograph of a temple-style ceremony on a raised stage before a deep red curtain and gold ornamental arch. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with hands pressed together in namaste, a garland of marigolds and pink flowers draped across his shoulders. Behind him stands a golden deity murti decorated with garlands in red, yellow and white, flanked by gold decorations and a kalasha-like canopy. On the left a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti holds a lamp in an aarti gesture toward the deity. On the right a kneeling attendant with long hair in orange cloth sits with hands folded. Gold-tipped staves, ceremonial fans with embroidered borders and painted banners frame the scene.2016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04Evening stage scene before a golden throne-shaped backdrop draped with red, pink, white and yellow garlands around a deity murti. A seated figure in a reddish-orange robe, orange turban and a white flower garland sits with hands pressed in namaskar on a red-cushioned golden peetha, with a ceremonial spear and an orange-and-gold parasol behind him. To the left a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and striped orange cloth stands holding a bell and a lamp. To the right a priest in orange garment kneels with folded hands beside a brass lamp stand. Red velvet curtains, gold leaf branches and brass oil lamps frame the stage. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though identity is uncertain.2016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a satsang with a golden throne at centre, where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala with a garland sits with palms joined in namaste before a microphone. Behind him stands a deity murti decorated with red and pink flower garlands and a golden canopy. 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Brass oil lamps burn on the floor in front, with a small offering tray. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, a white flower garland, and saffron-red robes, cues consistent with the page label for the event.2016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04A seated figure with long dark hair, a saffron-orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and a garland of pink flowers sits with palms pressed together on a gold throne with red cushions, before a decorated deity murti framed by marigold and pink garlands. Two priests in orange and red dhotis stand on either side, one bare-chested with sacred ash markings and holding a ritual item toward the central figure, the other holding a lamp near the throne. Golden kalasha-style ornaments, ceremonial parasols and a maroon curtain frame the scene, indicating a puja or satsang setting. a person seated on the throne with cues of turban, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha-style adornment.2016-11-05A photograph of a ceremonial stage set before a golden throne with a gilded arch and a deity murti adorned with garlands of red and white flowers. Seated on the golden throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a long white flower garland. A bare-chested man in orange dhoti stands at left holding a tall brass lamp, and another bare-chested attendant in orange kneels at right beside a black box. Brass oil lamps burn on a low platform in front, with fruit and offerings. Red curtains, ornate colourful canopy and gold foliage decorate the background.2016-11-04A photograph of a temple-style stage in a hall with deep red curtains and gilded golden decorations. At the centre, a seated figure in rust-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap and a rudraksha-style garland sits on a gilded throne with hands folded in namaskar. Behind him is a golden deity murti garlanded with red, orange and white flower garlands, flanked by smaller figures. To the left, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with white sacred markings on his body holds a flame toward the deity, and to the right an attendant in orange cloth sits with hands joined.2016-11-04