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A photograph of a temple-style stage with a deity murti decorated with a jewelled crown and necklaces, standing in a gilded arch framed by multicoloured flower garlands on a blue cloth. On the right, a seated man in a red-orange robe and orange turban sits on a red-cushioned throne with his palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A young attendant in an orange dhoti, bare-chested with a ritual thread, stands at left holding a small bell and lamp near the deity. A gilded standing female figure with hands joined stands between them, and a red carpet covers the floor. Red velvet drapes hang behind the stage.

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November 27 20172017-11-27November 27 20172017-11-27A seated man in an orange-red robe and a dark orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate silver-trimmed throne draped with multicolored flower garlands. He wears a rudraksha mala and bead necklaces. To the left, a bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti stands before a gold-framed altar holding a deity murti dressed with a crown and rich garlands. Beside the throne stand a small gold figure, silver animal figures and a deity murti on the flower-decorated back of the throne. Red curtains hang behind, and a microphone stands at the front. The scene suggests a devotional satsang on a stage.2017-11-27Photograph of a temple-style stage with a decorated deity murti at left, adorned with a white jewelled necklace and a garland of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, set on a blue cloth. A young attendant in saffron robes with long braided hair stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward the murti. At right, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe, rudraksha beads, ornate necklace and orange turban sits with palms pressed in namaskar on a red-cushioned golden throne decorated with flower garlands and a carved golden bull-shaped backdrop. A small golden standing figure stands between them. Small oil lamps and fruit offerings sit on the floor, with petals scattered, before a red curtain.2017-11-28A stage ceremony in front of a deep red curtain. On the left, a seated man in a rust-brown robe, a matching brown turban and a pink-and-white garland sits on a gold-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind him, a large deity murti decorated with yellow and purple flowers and a crown is framed by green drapery. On the right, a standing man in an orange sannyasi robe holds a lit oil lamp beside a golden arched shrine holding a richly adorned female deity murti in pink and gold garments with a gold crown, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and garlanded with yellow and red-white flower strings. A small brass lamp stands on the floor. A stage microphone stands centre.2017-11-11November 27 20172017-11-27November 27 20172017-11-27A seated man in a rust-orange wrap and dark rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned silver throne with hands folded in prayer before a stage shrine. Behind him, a large deity murti is draped in garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, flanked by gold-finished figures. To the right, a gold-framed shrine holds a seated female deity murti in a green sari with a red garland. A young attendant in orange robes stands at right holding a small lamp near the shrine, and a dark bronze-brown cloth lies on the floor before the shrine. Red curtains hang behind the stage. The seated man's head is covered by a deep red turban, and the clothing and garlands suggest a puja or abhishekam setting.2017-11-24A seated man in rust-brown robes and a matching brown headwrap sits centrally on a gilded throne draped with a leopard-print cloth on a raised stage. He wears a rudraksha mala, a heavy gold necklace, and a pink-and-white flower garland. Behind him stands a large deity murti in green and red-orange garlands with a golden crown, flanked by two smaller murtis, one on each side. On the left and right, gilded arched niches hold garlanded murtis, the right one in pink and orange clothing, and a brass pedestal and microphone stand sit in front of the throne. Red drapery forms the backdrop.2017-11-11November 26 20172017-11-26A photograph of a stage set with a large gold arched throne-like shrine draped in dense garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers, housing a deity murti seated with a crown. To the right, a second gold shrine holds a female deity murti adorned with a crown, jewelry and a green and gold sari-style garment, with garlands cascading down. Two gold standing figures flank the central shrine. In the foreground, a man in saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat with hands folded in prayer, wearing a rust-coloured turban. A younger attendant in orange robes stands at right holding a bell and gesturing.2017-11-24November 26 20172017-11-26