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A stage event with a deep maroon velvet curtain behind a gold-and-red throne on the left, where a man in orange robes with a saffron head covering sits beside a cameraman filming with a tripod-mounted camera. Center stage, a deity murti is decorated with red and white flower garlands and a central saffron garland. Seated women in turquoise, white and orange clothing sit on the floor in front. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shirt raises both hands in greeting toward a figure in orange robes seated on a gold throne, and a man in white seated at the far right wears gold armlets. Oil lamps and a small dish sit on the glossy white stage floor.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage at an indoor event. A woman in an orange sari on the left raises her palms in greeting, while a man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl sits cross-legged on a red-draped platform with hands folded. Several seated people in white and orange clothing sit behind him, and a standing figure in orange robes appears at the back. On the right, a large ornate canopy of white flowers and red, yellow and purple garlands frames a throne-like seat, with floral offerings and a small brass pot nearby. Brass lamps and green palm leaves lie on the red cloth in the foreground. A person in white records the scene with a camera at left.2008-01-01April 26 20122012-04-26January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a stage at an outdoor tented event decorated with red and white drapes, yellow marigold garlands and flower pots. A seated figure in white with red and white garlands sits on a gold throne with a golden canopy in front of a yellow flower-covered backdrop. Around the stage, devotees in white, saffron and blue clothing stand and bow or approach with offerings, while a saffron-robed monk stands at right and a man in white with a saffron shawl stands near a camera operator. Brass lamps and flower arrangements line the stage edge.2010-01-01October 15 20122012-10-15September 02 20132013-09-02August 03 20142014-08-03 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20082008-01-01Photo of an indoor ritual on a raised red-carpeted stage in a tent-like hall. A seated man in white dhoti and orange shawl sits cross-legged at the front with a group of seated disciples in white and orange clothing behind him. A standing man in orange robes stands at left, and a woman in orange garments stands nearby. On the right, a large ornate throne decorated with white flower garlands in yellow, purple and red is set against a dark curtain. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, fruit, banana leaves and coconuts sit before the stage. Women in red and orange saris sit at lower right, and a white fan is in the foreground.2008-01-01June 12 20142014-06-12April 26 20122012-04-26A stage ceremony with a red-carpeted platform and purple draped backdrop. Two figures in saffron and orange robes stand at the left, one with long dark hair, the other bald with a bare-shouldered wrap, walking toward a decorated central seat. The seat is covered with white flowers, a large red heart-shaped floral piece, and a garland of white and colourful blossoms, topped by a golden canopy. Several young women in white and pink saris with flowers in their hair sit cross-legged on the floor at right, while a few men in white sit at left. A microphone stands in front of the seat, with flower petals scattered on the floor and small offerings and fruit nearby.2008-01-01