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A seated figure with long dark hair, a saffron-orange turban, ornate gold necklaces and a garland of pink flowers sits with palms pressed together on a gold throne with red cushions, before a decorated deity murti framed by marigold and pink garlands. Two priests in orange and red dhotis stand on either side, one bare-chested with sacred ash markings and holding a ritual item toward the central figure, the other holding a lamp near the throne. Golden kalasha-style ornaments, ceremonial parasols and a maroon curtain frame the scene, indicating a puja or satsang setting. a person seated on the throne with cues of turban, ornate gold jewellery and rudraksha-style adornment.

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A temple-style stage set for a satsang, with a golden throne and an ornate golden deity murti or shrine behind, framed by garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers and gold foliage decorations. A seated man in orange-brown robes, a turban-like headdress, a large gold necklace and a white flower garland sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a red-cushioned golden throne. Behind him a standing attendant with bare upper body wears an orange-and-red dhoti and bangles, facing the shrine with a lamp. At right, another attendant in an orange dhoti and white body markings kneels with a bell or lamp at a microphone stand. Red curtains, brass oil lamps and yellow-and-red ceremonial banners complete the setting. a person cues: the seated man wears ornate gold jewellery, a garland and a turban-style headdress on the throne, but the appearance is not fully distinctive enough to confirm.2016-11-05A photograph of a temple-style stage in a hall with deep red curtains and gilded golden decorations. At the centre, a seated figure in rust-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap and a rudraksha-style garland sits on a gilded throne with hands folded in namaskar. Behind him is a golden deity murti garlanded with red, orange and white flower garlands, flanked by smaller figures. To the left, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with white sacred markings on his body holds a flame toward the deity, and to the right an attendant in orange cloth sits with hands joined.2016-11-04November 05 20162016-11-05November 04 20162016-11-04A photograph of a ceremonial stage set before a gilded throne (peetha) with a golden canopy and a deity murti decorated with red, yellow and pink garlands. A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white garland and rudraksha-style beads. To the left, a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti holds a lit lamp or offering toward the throne, and to the right a young attendant in orange dhoti kneels with folded hands. Red velvet curtains, brass oil lamps and yellow-and-red festoons frame the stage. Pictured in the title is an ancient ritual setting with offerings and garlands. Printed copyright and source text appears in the corner.2016-11-04November 05 20162016-11-05November 05 20162016-11-05November 04 20162016-11-04A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a stage with a deep red curtain backdrop and golden foliage. At centre, a golden deity murti is adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers, with a golden crown-like head piece and a multicoloured canopy above. In front, a seated man in an orange-brown robe, a red-orange shawl, a saffron turban and a long garland of white flowers sits on a golden throne with his palms joined in greeting. To the left, a shirtless priest in orange dhoti stands performing aarti with a lamp toward the deity. To the right, a kneeling attendant in orange clothing holds a folded-hand pose beside an oil lamp. Brass lamps and ceremonial staffs flank the stage, with ornamental pennants at the sides.2016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04November 05 20162016-11-05November 04 20162016-11-04