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A figure in a red-brown and orange sannyasi-style garment sits on a large ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, its backrest heaped with red, yellow and purple garlands, and golden lion armrests at its base. Beside him on the left, a statue of a deity in blue dhoti and gold ornaments stands in a golden arch draped with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands. Behind the central throne, a seated statue in purple and orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala and garlands sits on a golden pedestal. The setting is a stage with a maroon velvet valance and a painted blue and green backdrop. The seated man wears a gold-trimmed headpiece and garlands; his appearance is unclear, so he is described by role only.

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A photograph of a stage at a temple-style event. On the right, a young man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-and-white flower garland sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, wearing an orange-and-gold headpiece. Behind him, a large heart-shaped gold-and-red throne is decorated with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. A central figure seated on a golden lotus-shaped throne, wearing a magenta dhoti and orange shawl with a garland, appears to be a statue or portrait. To the left, a deity murti with a crown stands in a gold arch framed by flower garlands, with a gold lion and a bull-shaped vahana in the foreground. Gold lions flank the stage, and red drapery hangs above.2013-12-23December 23 20132013-12-23A photograph of a stage set with ornate gold thrones draped in marigold and rose garlands against a deep red velvet backdrop. On the central golden lion-armed throne sits a seated man in a rust-red shawl and brown turban-style headwear, with a beaded necklace and rudraksha-style mala, his hands resting on the armrests. Flanking thrones hold garlanded deity murti and other seated figures. A large golden statue of a deity with a crown and trident sits on the left throne, and a smaller garlanded deity murti on a lion throne appears at right. Red carpet covers the stage floor.2013-12-24A photograph of a stage draped in deep red velvet, with a red carpet and gold-and-red thrones heavily decorated with yellow, white and red flower garlands. A figure seated on the central golden throne with hands pressed together in a respectful gesture wears an orange-red garment and a garland, with a crown-like headpiece. Flanking thrones hold deity murti decorated with garlands, one on a golden elephant-shaped base, and seated figures in ornate gold clothing with garlands. The setting appears to be a formal padapuja or satsang stage.2013-12-24A decorated stage with a red carpet and maroon velvet drapes shows several ornate golden thrones draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers. On the central, larger golden throne a single seated person in red and maroon robes with a red headpiece and beaded necklaces sits with hands resting in their lap. Beside and behind are other flower-garlanded thrones, one holding a deity murti with a crown and jewelled adornments, and another with a figure holding a staff. Gold carved peetha and footstools sit in front. Right-side thrones hold figures in gold and red decorated attire with garlands. The scene is a formal satsang or dais setting.2013-12-24A stage set with a deep red velvet drape and red carpet, showing a central golden throne with lion armrests and a heart-shaped back wreathed in yellow, red and white garlands. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with a beaded necklace and a small headpiece occupies the central throne, appearing as a person seated in a ceremonial role. To the left stands a deity murti of Lord Shiva-form with a crescent crown and trident-like adornments, garlanded in red and yellow, with a golden bull-like figure beside it. To the right, a golden arched alcove holds three seated murtis draped in red and garlanded, with an oil lamp at the far edge. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan arrangement with decorated thrones and garlanded deity figures.2013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24A photograph of a seated man on a gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands and gold lion figures. He wears a red-and-orange dhoti-style garment, a red-and-gold turban-like headpiece and a red garland. To his right, a golden arch frames three deity murti draped in flower garlands and red fabric, one wearing a crown and gold ornaments. Behind them, a painted blue wall with a standing statue holding a staff. The stage is covered in red carpet.2013-12-23December 24 20132013-12-24December 23 20132013-12-23December 23 20132013-12-23