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A photograph of a stage set with ornate gold thrones draped in marigold and rose garlands against a deep red velvet backdrop. On the central golden lion-armed throne sits a seated man in a rust-red shawl and brown turban-style headwear, with a beaded necklace and rudraksha-style mala, his hands resting on the armrests. Flanking thrones hold garlanded deity murti and other seated figures. A large golden statue of a deity with a crown and trident sits on the left throne, and a smaller garlanded deity murti on a lion throne appears at right. Red carpet covers the stage floor.

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December 24 20132013-12-24A decorated stage with a red carpet and maroon velvet drapes shows several ornate golden thrones draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers. On the central, larger golden throne a single seated person in red and maroon robes with a red headpiece and beaded necklaces sits with hands resting in their lap. Beside and behind are other flower-garlanded thrones, one holding a deity murti with a crown and jewelled adornments, and another with a figure holding a staff. Gold carved peetha and footstools sit in front. Right-side thrones hold figures in gold and red decorated attire with garlands. The scene is a formal satsang or dais setting.2013-12-24A stage set with a deep red velvet drape and red carpet, showing a central golden throne with lion armrests and a heart-shaped back wreathed in yellow, red and white garlands. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with a beaded necklace and a small headpiece occupies the central throne, appearing as a person seated in a ceremonial role. To the left stands a deity murti of Lord Shiva-form with a crescent crown and trident-like adornments, garlanded in red and yellow, with a golden bull-like figure beside it. To the right, a golden arched alcove holds three seated murtis draped in red and garlanded, with an oil lamp at the far edge. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan arrangement with decorated thrones and garlanded deity figures.2013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24A photograph of a stage draped in deep red velvet, with a red carpet and gold-and-red thrones heavily decorated with yellow, white and red flower garlands. A figure seated on the central golden throne with hands pressed together in a respectful gesture wears an orange-red garment and a garland, with a crown-like headpiece. Flanking thrones hold deity murti decorated with garlands, one on a golden elephant-shaped base, and seated figures in ornate gold clothing with garlands. The setting appears to be a formal padapuja or satsang stage.2013-12-24December 23 20132013-12-23December 24 20132013-12-24Photograph of a decorated stage with a maroon velvet drape behind it. Several golden thrones and deity murtis are arranged across the stage, each adorned with marigold and colourful garland borders. On the central throne, a seated figure in a maroon-brown robe with a rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments sits between two golden lion figures. Flanking thrones hold deity murtis including a standing figure with a crown and trident-like weapon, and seated murtis with kalasha-style decoration. Red carpeting covers the stage floor, and gold lion mounts sit at the sides. No audience is visible.2013-12-24A figure in a red-brown and orange sannyasi-style garment sits on a large ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, its backrest heaped with red, yellow and purple garlands, and golden lion armrests at its base. Beside him on the left, a statue of a deity in blue dhoti and gold ornaments stands in a golden arch draped with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands. Behind the central throne, a seated statue in purple and orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala and garlands sits on a golden pedestal. The setting is a stage with a maroon velvet valance and a painted blue and green backdrop. The seated man wears a gold-trimmed headpiece and garlands; his appearance is unclear, so he is described by role only.2013-12-23A seated figure in a golden-trimmed red throne-like seat sits centrally on a red-carpeted stage, dressed in red and gold garments with a golden crown-like headpiece and layered flower garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple. Flanking figures are a row of ornately dressed deity murti and statues in silk saris and jewelry, all draped with marigold and red flower garlands, with a golden chariot-like seat and a gilded animal figure at the left. Gold and red drapery frames the background, with a golden peetha and kalasha-style decorations visible. The central figure is a seated person, while the surrounding figures are statues.2013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24