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Photograph of a satsang stage under an orange and purple draped canopy, with a large gilded arch framing a deity murti pair seated on a red-cushioned throne, one figure with a crown and a long garland, the other with a decorated headdress. To the right, a gilded throne holds a small seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head wearing an ochre-brown dhoti and shawl raises one arm toward the altar beside a wooden lectern. Colourful striped pillars, a crystal chandelier, and monitors complete the scene.

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February 08 20132013-02-08February 08 20132013-02-08A photograph inside a red and gold tented shrine hall. In the centre, a deity murti pair with painted faces, crowns and garlands stands in a gold arched niche against a yellow backdrop. To the left, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold border waves a lit oil lamp toward the murti, standing beside an orange-draped table. Two framed portraits in saffron robes sit on gold-carved pedestals, one left of the murti and one on a gold throne at right. A seated woman in a cream sari sits at lower left, and a small monitor is visible at the bottom. Blue swags and colourful decorated poles frame the tent.2013-02-06A bald priest in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange dhoti stands at left, holding a multi-tiered brass oil lamp with several lit flames as an aarti offering. Behind him, a camera operator on a tripod films the scene. In the centre, a golden deity murti with a crown and garlands sits on an ornate gold peetha, flanked by framed portraits and a golden throne-like seat at right. The red and blue draped tent is decorated with a tall kalasha-like pillar, golden ornaments and a small seated figure in front of the altar. A person in saffron sits partly visible at lower centre during the puja.2013-02-07February 07 20132013-02-07 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate stage inside a red and orange tent draped with blue and red fabric. Centre stage, a seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a red beaded mala sits on a gold-framed throne in front of a gold-framed deity murti of a seated couple, one with a trident and a red crown, the other in red with flowers. To the right, a second seated figure in saffron clothing and a gold necklace sits on a large gold throne beneath a gold parasol, with tridents placed beside it. A bearded man in a brown robe sits on a gold chair at the far left. Gold kalasha and offering vessels sit at the bottom of the frame, with monitors and a camera on a tripod in front.2013-02-08February 09 20132013-02-09February 15 20132013-02-15A photograph of a satsang stage draped in red, orange and blue cloth under a white tent. On the left, a figure in orange robes and a red turban sits on a golden seat before a golden arched backdrop showing two deity murtis, one holding a trident and the other a staff, decorated with garlands. On the right, a man with a rudraksha mala and orange clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with a small umbrella overhead, flanked by a trident and cymbal-like stand. Seated devotees in white and orange clothes face the stage on green matting, a camera on a tripod and monitors are visible, and an ornamental pole with floral patterns stands at the right edge.2013-02-09February 09 20132013-02-09An outdoor stage draped in red and purple cloth with a golden arch framing a large deity murti of a four-armed figure with a red turban and a consort in red and white with a crown. In front, a seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a red cushion with raised hand, a person in an appearance-based label, while to the right a second seated man in orange with a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne under a golden umbrella, with trident-like ritual staffs around. A bald man in orange kneels at the lower edge, and a video camera is at the right. Audience members are visible at the bottom edge.2013-02-09A festive stage set with a red and gold drapery backdrop and a large gilded arch framing a yellow-draped display of two deity murtis, one holding a trident, with a flower garland on the figures. On the right, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe, long rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on a gilded throne beneath a small umbrella; the cues are only partial and the identity is uncertain, so this is recorded as unsure, with the figure described as a seated guru or priest. In the centre, a bald priest in orange robes, with white markings on his arms, raises a trident-like ritual staff toward the deities. At left, another orange-robed priest sits on the floor beside a small lamp and offerings. Several audience members are seated in front of television monitors, and a camera tripod stands at left.2013-02-06