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Temple stage scene during a Navarathri deity arati. A bald priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a silver arati lamp toward a deity murti decorated with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. A seated person in orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a gold lion-armrest throne at right, with a golden standing figure statue between them. Ornate cream arches, hanging multicolour tassels and maroon drapes frame the stage, with a clear plexiglass lectern and a small peetha-like platform.

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October 07 20132013-10-07October 10 20132013-10-10October 12 20132013-10-12A photograph of a decorated stage set for a satsang or darshan. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and lion-shaped armrests, hands folded in greeting. In the foreground, a bald attendant in a pink-orange robe and rudraksha mala holds up an oil lamp or aarti plate toward the seated figure. To the right stand a golden standing figure and a deity murti decorated with garlands in red, green and white, beneath a canopy of flower strands. Maroon drapes, hanging tassels and colourful paper lanterns frame the stage, with a white floor and a pedestal fan at the edge.2013-10-08A photograph of a Navaratri worship scene in a decorated hall. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in a pink-orange garment and rudraksha mala faces away from the camera, raising a silver lamp with a multi-flame arati lamp toward the stage. On the right, a figure with long dark hair in an orange-brown dhoti and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands folded in prayer. Behind them stand gold-painted deity statues, including a horse-mounted figure draped in a garland and a standing goddess. Colourful tassel-hung arches and red-and-maroon drapes frame the stage. The page indicates the Navaratri Ashtami celebration with a person present, but the seated figure's appearance alone does not clearly confirm identity.2013-10-12A photograph of a stage set with a golden throne flanked by golden lion figures, draped in red cushions, with a seated figure in orange-brown robes on it. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in a saffron-pink dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a white offering vessel toward the throne. Right of centre, a deity murti decorated with garlands sits on a red-draped platform, beside a smaller garlanded murti in green and blue. A golden standing figure stands between them. Ceiling-hung colourful lanterns, tasselled maroon drapes and a standing fan complete the setting.2013-10-08Indoor temple-style stage with red velvet drapes, hanging colourful tassels and gold-framed arches. On the left, a shaved-headed man in a pink-and-gold dhoti and rudraksha mala stands on the steps offering a white ritual object toward a golden canopied shrine holding a deity murti decorated with garlands. On the right, a seated man in orange-brown robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with lion armrests. A gold standing figure stands between them. Partial figure at lower left in orange clothing.2013-10-08October 08 20132013-10-08A temple-style stage with a gilded canopied shrine holding a deity murti decorated with garlands, and a golden standing figure beside an ornate throne. A seated person in a maroon-brown robe and a gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned gold throne flanked by golden lion figures, holding a white cloth with hands folded. In the foreground, a bald priest in a pink dhoti and orange shawl holds a small brass lamp or puja vessel toward the shrine. Colourful tassels hang from arches and maroon drapes line the back.2013-10-08October 10 20132013-10-10October 09 20132013-10-09November 17 20132013-11-17