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A stage decorated for a festival with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. On the left, a deity murti in pink and white drapery sits in a gold arched canopy with a turquoise panel, flanked by two smaller figures, all garlanded in yellow, orange and purple flowers. In the centre, a goddess murti in a purple skirt and pink garland sits within a floral arch. On the right, a seated man wearing an orange-red robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and a heart-shaped floral backdrop of red, yellow and white blooms. He appears to be a person seated as honoured guest, with appearance cues of orange clothing, rudraksha and ornate gold jewellery.

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Stage decorated for a ceremony with several seated figures on flower-garlanded thrones beneath a dark red velvet valance. At center, a seated figure in orange garments with rudraksha beads and a crown-like headpiece sits on a gold throne flanked by two gold lion figures, hands raised in blessing. To the right, a group of statues or murtis in red and pink draperies are adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. To the left, similarly garlanded figures in pink, purple and teal fabric sit on ornate arches. Trays of flowers and offerings lie on the stage floor in front. No live audience is visible.2013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26Indoor temple-style ceremony on a white tiled floor before a maroon velvet drape. A man seated at left on a red velvet and gold throne-like seat, wearing a red-brown cap, orange-red garments and beaded necklaces, holds his palms together in a greeting. Three deity murtis sit on a central golden peetha draped in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with fruit offerings and plates of food spread on the floor before them. To the right stands another garlanded murti on a golden seat, and a further golden throne with flower garlands is empty. Brass pots and a flower-decorated altar complete the setting.2013-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a hall with maroon velvet drapes and a white ceiling. On the left, a seated person in a red-orange garment and a red cap sits on a large gold-and-red throne with hands joined in namaskar, a garland around the neck. Center stage, several deity murti statues in red and pink garments, with garlands of yellow, orange and green flowers, sit on a gold-and-green canopied dais above a tray of fruit and offerings. On the right, a gold-finished statue of a deity mounted on a golden animal vahana stands under a garlanded arch, with yellow cloth draped on its base. Offerings and fruit are arranged on the floor. Only the throned person is a physical human in the foreground; the others are statues.2013-12-26Stage photograph in a temple-style hall with ornate gold and blue painted backdrop, carved columns and a maroon velvet valance. Centre, a deity murti is decorated with yellow and purple garlands and a green cloth backdrop. To its right a standing man in white dhoti with an orange sash and a flower garland holds his hands together, and a child in a blue costume with a flower garland stands at the far right. Beside the murti sits a figure in red and gold garments and a headdress on a throne draped in purple-garlanded silk. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor and a tall white air conditioner is at the right edge.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA photo of a satsang stage with two ornate golden thrones draped in garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves in red, yellow, white and purple. On the left throne stands a golden deity murti of a standing figure holding an object. On the right throne a man sits cross-legged, with long dark hair, an orange-saffron cloth over the shoulders, a long multi-strand garland of pink and red flowers around the neck and a gold armlet. Gold lion-shaped armrests flank the seat. Potted green plants sit in front, and a colourful pillared backdrop with pink and red motifs frames the set.2013-05-25December 26 20132013-12-26A photograph of a satsang hall with a man seated on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red velvet, with tiger-striped cloth draped across the seat. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, an orange turban, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and gold armlets and bracelets, and his hands are raised in a gesture while he speaks. Facing him on a separate golden throne draped in orange fabric and garlanded with multicolored flower strings is a deity murti. A gold-framed arch and magenta curtain stand behind, with a standing air conditioner at right and a patterned rug on the floor.2013-11-15May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesDecember 26 20132013-12-26