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A photograph of a stage-based puja at an indoor hall with orange and red drapery and ornate decorative backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes with a garland sits centrally on a golden throne-like seat decorated with floral motifs. Several men in orange dhotis and saffron garments stand on the stage around him, while many devotees in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor below with brass lamps and ritual vessels arranged in front of them. A small monitor on the right shows the same scene. Brass oil lamps and offerings are placed on the floor in front.

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A photograph of an indoor stage set for a ceremony, with a central seated figure on an ornate throne or peetha backed by a decorated white-and-red arched frame with floral medallions. The seated figure wears an orange-red garment and a garland, and is flanked by oil lamps and brass vessels. Around the stage, several young men in orange dhotis and orange shawls stand and sit, some holding brass lamps or ritual items, while others in white garments and orange sashes kneel near the front. Lamps and metal vessels are arranged on tables. Purple curtains and a small television monitor frame the scene. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate only; the visible cues are the orange robe, garland and throne, which are insufficient to confirm identity.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17Photograph of an evening puja in a decorated hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold throne-like peetha at the centre, framed by a white and yellow patterned arch with floral medallions and painted pillars. Several young men in orange dhotis and orange shawls stand and sit around the stage performing the ritual, one holding a brass lamp aloft and another holding a bell, while others sit on the floor before brass vessels, flowers and fruit offerings. A television screen on the right shows the scene, and white-covered tables are in the foreground.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A stage ceremony at a Guru Purnima event, with a central seated figure on an ornate decorated throne backed by a painted white-and-gold canopy and a large floral chakra-like motif. The central figure wears orange robes and a garland and sits in front of a lit oil lamp. Several young men in orange dhotis and orange shawls stand and kneel around the stage, some holding brass lamps and ritual implements while performing arati. Brass oil lamps and ritual vessels sit on the floor in the foreground, and a monitor on a stand shows a screen to the right. Dark maroon drapes and painted decorative pillars frame the stage.2008-07-17A stage ceremony in a hall with maroon drapes and a painted backdrop of white arches, floral medallions and decorated pillars. A seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace sits centrally on an ornate golden throne in front of a decorated altar. Several young men in orange dhotis and shawls stand and kneel around, some holding ritual implements and a shining lamp, while a man in white clothes stands at left near a camera. Brass pots and lamps sit on low tables in the foreground, and a monitor displays the ceremony at right. Gurupoornima celebration with puja and aarti.2008-07-17Indoor stage ceremony at an ashram event. A central seated figure in orange robes sits before an ornate decorated backdrop with flower motifs, painted pillars and a golden throne-like structure topped with lamps. Several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand and kneel around the stage, some holding ritual implements, while a row of men in white and cream clothing sit on the floor in front, with brass lamps and offerings placed before them. A camera on a tripod and a small monitor screen appear at the edges. The setting suggests a puja or puja-like ritual with aarti lamps.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17