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Empty stage set-up with a golden throne on the left, flanked by two golden lion figures and a tiger-skin cloth on the seat, topped by a tiered golden canopy. A red-cushioned seat sits on the throne; a painted or printed figure of a seated man in red-pink attire with rudraksha beads appears on the backrest, shown as a depiction rather than a person present. Two brass lamps stand on either side of the throne. On the right, a golden arched palanquin or ratha holds two deity murti (figures, one central and one smaller) decorated with flower garlands in white, yellow and purple, draped in green and orange cloth. Red velvet curtains hang behind, with a red carpet on the floor. No people are visible in the scene.

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Stage setup in a hall with a deep red velvet backdrop. At centre, an ornate gold throne with lion-figure armrests and a gold canopy stands empty of any seated person; on it sits a pink-white statue of a seated figure wearing a rudraksha mala and a pink headcloth, which is a statue rather than a living person. Flanking the throne are tall brass oil lamps and a carved gold pillar set at left. At right, a gold-framed shrine-like seat holds a deity murti with silver decorations, draped in garlands of yellow and white flowers over an orange and green cloth. No living people are visible.2015-11-19November 19 20152015-11-19A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands on a red carpet before an ornate golden shrine, holding a small brass vessel in one hand while facing a garlanded deity murti in a golden arched niche draped with orange cloth. Yellow and white flower garlands hang around the deity figures. To the left, a golden throne with a canopy and lion-shaped supports holds a white statue of a seated figure adorned with pink and red beads, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. Red velvet curtains hang behind.2015-11-19A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-form armrests and a golden canopy, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind a row of brass oil lamps stands a large golden arch framing a deity murti dressed in a green silk cloth with gold border, adorned with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers and a gold crown. Dark red velvet drapes hang behind, with a red carpet and a white pedestal fan at right.2015-11-16A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and lion-carved arms, before a dark red velvet curtain. Beside him to the right, a decorated deity murti pair, a Shiva lingam-like figure and a female deity, sits on an orange-draped platform garlanded with yellow and multicolour flower garlands and a floral crown. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, a microphone stand is in front, and a blue fan stands at the right edge. The person is a seated speaker at a satsang; appearance-based candidate: a person, with long hair under the turban and rudraksha mala.2015-11-18A stage set with three decorated thrones against a deep maroon velvet curtain. The centre gilded throne has a golden canopy and lion-shaped armrests, holding a seated white statue of a sage with a red headband and red and white beaded garlands. To the left, a deity murti in pink and gold clothing sits under yellow-and-white flower garlands. To the right, a gold-framed arch shelters a deity murti in a green silk cloth, draped with multicoloured flower garlands, with a gold tiered crown. Tall brass oil lamps stand beside the central throne. The figures are statues, not people.2015-11-16November 21 20152015-11-21A photo of a temple-style stage with a red velvet backdrop. On the left, an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy and lion armrests holds an empty seat draped with a tiger skin, with a pink portrait figure seated on it. On the right, a golden palanquin-like shrine is decorated with yellow and white garlands and holds two deity murtis. A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and bare upper body, with sacred markings, holds an oil lamp toward the deities. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne and the stage is covered in red carpet.2015-11-19A stage at a satsang with a seated figure on a gold throne (peetha) under a golden umbrella, wearing an orange-saffron robe, orange turban and a long rudraksha mala, with a microphone stand before him. To the right, a gold-framed arch holds two decorated deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, draped in orange cloth. A standing priest in a brown-red dhoti and shawl holds a brass lamp (aarti) toward the deities. Brass oil lamps (lamp stands) flank the stage, which has a red carpet and a dark maroon curtain behind.2015-11-18November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot on a red carpet with his back to the camera, facing a gilded throne on the left. On the throne sits a printed portrait of a seated figure wearing a red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned clothing, with a golden umbrella overhead and gilded lion armrests. On the right, a golden alcove holds two deity murtis draped in marigold and yellow garlands, one wearing a crown, under a gold canopy beside an orange cloth backdrop. Maroon velvet drapes hang behind the stage, and brass lamps stand at the sides.2015-11-18