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A photograph of a ritual on a stage with maroon curtains. Seated on a gold throne at left is a bearded man in an orange-red robe and a red turban, with a garland and a gold necklace, holding a microphone stand nearby. At centre stands a richly decorated deity murti, dressed in yellow and white silks, garlanded with flowers, with a blue floral crown and a golden arch behind it. At right a standing priest in an orange dhoti and shawl raises a lit lamp toward the murti. Brass oil lamps, a blue cloth-covered altar, fruit and offerings sit before the murti, and gold banners with red and pink designs flank the scene. a person is seated on the throne.

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October 03 20162016-10-03A stage at a temple hall during a festival puja. A seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a white floral garland, with a small wooden stool and a glass beside him. Centre stage a richly decorated deity murti sits on a blue draped platform, adorned with gold and silver garments, flower garlands and a golden crown-like headdress, flanked by brass oil lamps and a tray of offerings. A woman in an orange-and-brown sari stands at right holding a ceremonial lamp aloft. Golden decorated canopy above, red velvet curtains and a painted backdrop behind, with yellow and red decorative fans beside the deity.2016-10-10 +1 copiesOctober 10 20162016-10-10Photograph of a stage in a hall with maroon curtains and a golden throne-like seat at left. A bearded man with a saffron-brown turban and shawl, wearing a white flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, sits on a gold throne with red cushions, with a microphone stand before him. At right stands a person in an orange dhoti with a long garland, holding an oil lamp near a richly decorated deity murti seated on a golden peetha under a multicolored canopy, adorned with garlands, a crown and a blue cloth-covered platform with brass lamps and offerings. Probable Swamiji cues: saffron-brown turban, shawl, gold necklaces and garland on the seated man, whose role is seated presiding guest.2016-10-10October 10 20162016-10-10 +1 copiesOctober 06 20162016-10-06A bearded man in a maroon robe and maroon turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, hands raised in a blessing gesture, with a pink and gold garland around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace visible. To the right, a priest in an orange dhoti with bare upper body performs aarti with a lamp before a large deity murti adorned with garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Behind the throne stands a golden deity relief with multiple arms and a trident at the left edge. Brass oil lamps flank the stage and a trident leans beside the throne.2016-08-28October 06 20162016-10-06 +1 copiesNovember 28 20172017-11-28A stage at a temple-style hall shows a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and rust-orange turban on a silver-framed throne, hands pressed together in namaskar. A young attendant in an orange robe stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward him. Behind the throne stands a gold-painted bull-shaped mount draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, flanked by gold arched niches holding deity murtis with garlands: a deity at left in a red-and-white outfit and a goddess at right in a green sari and blue skirt. A silver tray with offerings and a small table sit at the front, with lion figures at the throne's base. Rose petals and a red curtain complete the setting.2017-11-28November 27 20172017-11-27November 27 20172017-11-27