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A photograph of a golden-throned seated figure in a maroon robe and rust-coloured turban, hands pressed together in greeting, with a garland of pink and white flowers around the neck, seated before a microphone stand. Beside him stands a deity murti of Ganesha with a multi-hooded snake canopy and a golden snake vehicle, draped in orange and gold silks and marigold garlands with a pink bead garland. A man in white dhoti and orange shawl, bare-chested with a sacred thread, holds a lit oil lamp aarti toward the murti. Brass lamps flank the altar and a large gilt relief of a multi-armed goddess stands behind the throne, with red drapes framing the stage.

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September 04 20162016-09-04A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a bearded man in a maroon and red-brown robe and a red turban, wearing a long red-and-pink flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, hands folded in namaste before a microphone. On the right, a large golden Ganesha murti with a multi-hooded snake canopy is adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands and a gold-embroidered cape. A man in an orange dhoti with bare upper body performs a ritual by holding a silver lamp near the murti. Brass oil lamps stand nearby, and a golden carved backdrop depicts a multi-armed deity. The scene shows a Ganesha Brahmotsavam ritual with the snake-vehicle decoration.2016-09-04A photograph of a temple-style stage. On the left, a seated man in a maroon-red robe and matching turban sits on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions and gold lion armrests, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces. Behind the throne, a golden carved deity figure with multiple arms stands against a bronze-toned wall. On the right, a large golden Ganesha murti under a multi-hooded golden cobra canopy is adorned with orange and yellow marigold garlands and a pink flower garland, dressed in orange silk. A standing attendant in an orange dhoti and white sacred-thread shirt, with a rudraksha mala, holds a silver ritual vessel and raises a hand toward the murti's canopy, as if performing an abhishekam or aarti. Brass oil lamps and a microphone stand are in front, with red curtains behind.2016-09-04A seated man on a gilded lion-armed throne in a temple-style hall gives a discourse, wearing a deep red turban, a saffron-red robe, a pink and white flower garland, and a gold pendant necklace. A small side table with a white cup sits beside him, and a microphone stands in front. Behind him a large painted golden deity murti with multiple arms is depicted on a gold-toned backdrop. To the right, an ornate gold arched shrine holds a silver-crowned deity murti draped in green and white garlands, with a seated lion-like mount below. Brass oil lamps and carved pillars frame the stage on a red carpet.2016-08-08A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne at left, backed by a gilded relief of a multi-armed deity. A seated man in a red-maroon turban and maroon robe, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, holds his hands together in front of a microphone stand while speaking. At right, a larger golden deity murti of Ganesha is adorned with a golden multi-headed snake hood, pink and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, seated on a golden platform. A priest in white dhoti with an orange-saffron cloth stands at right holding a ritual vessel near the idol. Brass oil lamps stand beside the idol, and red curtains with saffron-yellow banners frame the scene. The seated man is a person by appearance cues of distinctive turban and garlands, but identity is uncertain.2016-09-04August 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesAugust 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesAugust 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesAugust 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesA man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions and carved lion heads, draped in a pink and white flower garland, wearing a maroon head wrap and maroon robes. He rests his hands on the throne arms, eyes closed, before a dark-red curtain stage. Behind him a large golden relief shows a multi-armed deity murti with a crown and ornate necklaces. A golden trident stands at left, a small side table with a cup sits in front, and a microphone stands at right.2016-09-15A seated man in a red-maroon turban and saffron-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a gold necklace and armlets, with a microphone stand at his side. Behind him a large gold relief shows a multi-armed deity murti with raised hands. A golden trident stands to the left against red velvet drapes on a red stage. The seated man is the only person visible. Swamiji (probable): long-bearded figure in a red turban, ornate gold necklace and armlets, seated on the throne in a discourse setting.2016-08-21August 25 20172017-08-25