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A figure in an orange-saffron wrap stands barefoot on a patterned red-and-orange rug, hands pressed together in namaskar before a shrine. Behind and beside them are deity murti adorned with garlands in purple, yellow and red flowers, and a gold-framed ornate throne with a red cushion stands empty on the right beneath a gold canopy. Golden lions and a gold pedestal hold more garlanded murti on the left, with a microphone stand visible near the throne and carved stone temple pillars in the background. The figure's long hair is visible from behind, and no identification is made from the face.

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November 23 20102010-11-23A photograph of a temple-style stage set up for worship with a large gold-and-red throne at centre, draped in a red cushion, with a golden umbrella canopy above and flower garlands on the deity figures. On the left, a single figure in a saffron-orange robe stands on an orange cloth with long dark hair, bowing with hands raised. Flanking the throne are gilded thrones holding deity murti adorned with garlands, a gold palanquin-style stand and gold lion-shaped carvings. A faded temple-gate backdrop and a blue curtain frame the stage, and a light panel is mounted overhead.2010-11-23November 27 20172017-11-27A seated man in an orange-red robe and a dark orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate silver-trimmed throne draped with multicolored flower garlands. He wears a rudraksha mala and bead necklaces. To the left, a bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti stands before a gold-framed altar holding a deity murti dressed with a crown and rich garlands. Beside the throne stand a small gold figure, silver animal figures and a deity murti on the flower-decorated back of the throne. Red curtains hang behind, and a microphone stands at the front. The scene suggests a devotional satsang on a stage.2017-11-27November 20 20102010-11-20A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a central golden throne. A seated figure in orange clothing with long dark hair sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind the throne is a decorated backdrop with stone-look temple pillars, a golden canopy with fringe, and a garlanded deity murti flanked by floral garlands in orange, white and green. Golden thrones with garlanded murtis stand to the left and right, and a golden pot-like object is on the left side. The floor is covered with rugs in orange and purple.2010-11-23A figure in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, with a rudraksha mala around the neck. A large gold-and-yellow canopy hangs above. Behind the throne, a deity murti is decorated with yellow, orange and green marigold garlands, and a second murti is garlanded on the right. Golden lion and horse figures flank the stage on wheeled stands, and a decorative temple-style backdrop with carved pillars frames the scene. The floor is covered with orange and patterned rugs.2010-11-12November 11 20172017-11-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with palms pressed together in namaste on a stage. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside a gold pedestal holding a garlanded deity murti. Behind the throne, garlanded deity murtis with marigold and rose garlands stand before a painted temple-gate backdrop, with a golden umbrella overhead. Another garlanded deity murti sits on a gold seat at right, and a golden lion-form pedestal lies near the throne. Dark curtains frame the stage edges and a microphone stands near the throne.2010-11-19A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-orange garland sits with palms joined in namaskar on a gold-and-red ornate throne on a raised stage. A large saffron-fringed canopy hangs above, and a backdrop shows temple pillars and trees. Flanking the centre are gold thrones and deity murtis adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, including a gold-painted lion-shaped seat and a gold-framed altar. A gold-painted bull figure stands near the centre, and black drapes frame the sides. Ceremonial aura of a satsang setting; one prominent seated person.2010-11-22Photograph of a temple-style stage set with a deep maroon curtain backdrop. On the left, a gilded throne with a golden canopy, lion armrests and a tiger-skin cushion holds a pink-toned seated figure in a rudraksha mala, shown as a printed or painted depiction. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, faces the stage. On the right, a gold arch frames a decorated deity murti of a seated figure and companions garlanded with yellow and white flower strands, set before an orange and green cloth. Brass lamps flank the throne.2015-11-19A photograph of a devotional stage with a golden throne backed by a large gold bull-shaped (nandi) carving and a seated figure with a red-orange turban and orange saffron robes, hands pressed in namaskar, sitting on a red cushioned seat with silver-trimmed armrests. Beside him stands a standing deity murti draped in garlands of yellow, orange and pink flowers, adorned with a crown and silver necklaces, seated on a blue cloth. To the left, a shirtless attendant with long dreadlocks in an orange dhoti lifts a flame toward the murti, with oil lamps burning on the floor. A golden female figure stands between them, and a gold-crowned deity murti sits on the throne backdrop, garlanded with flowers. Red curtains hang behind; the seated figure is visibly unsure as a candidate. Three people are visible in the scene.2017-11-28