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Photograph of a festive devotional setting with three ornate gold-plated thrones or vahanas, each draped in multicoloured marigold and rose garlands. The central figure is a standing deity murti adorned with a crown, silver-toned necklaces and garlands, set on a gold base flanked by a gold lion-like mount. The left throne holds a pair of crowned deity figures under floral garlands. At the far left a seated man in orange and saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned gold chair, eyes lowered, with a few small figures and brass vessels visible in the lower foreground. Behind, a dark curtain and temple-like pillars with painted panels form the backdrop.

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November 14 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial hall set with gilded thrones and processional vehicles. In the centre stands a metal deity murti, adorned with jewellery and a crown, draped in a multicoloured garland of orange, yellow, green, red and white flowers, on a small golden stand. To the right, a gilded chair with a carved golden bird-shaped armrest holds a second decorated murti, also garlanded in orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. Left, a gold-framed throne with a red cushion and a golden lion-form support sits beside a carved golden cabinet. Deep blue draped curtains and red floor covering complete the setting. No people are visible.2010-11-12November 14 20102010-11-14November 29 20172017-11-29A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) on a stage. Flanking him are decorated deity murtis draped in marigold and multicoloured garlands, including a golden nandi bull and a trident (trishul) near the throne. Behind the stage are a large framed garlanded deity image and temple-style painted backdrops. The scene is a satsang or talk setting.2010-11-14December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a deity murti standing on an orange-cushioned pedestal at the centre of the frame, dressed with a long garland of orange, yellow, green, maroon and white flowers and jewelled ornaments. Gold lion-shaped vahanas or mounts flank the base, with ornate gold-tone lion and bird figures and a gilt chair frame. Behind it hang patterned fabrics and a dark curtain, and a gold trident and other ceremonial items sit on the left, with a wooden cabinet decorated in gold. No people are visible.2010-11-12A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a red cushioned seat at the centre of a stage, before a large gilded throne backed by a golden horse-headed frame with garlands of yellow and multicoloured flowers. Two gilded deity murtis flank the stage: on the left a murti in a purple cloth base with a flower garland, and on the right a figure in blue and green silk with a garland, both seated before golden arches. A standing attendant in orange dhoti and orange garment with long hair holds a flower or offering near the left murti. Oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor, and a microphone stand stands near the seat. Red curtains hang behind the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron turban, orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala with long hair, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2017-11-28November 29 20172017-11-29A man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne on a stage, holding a sheet of paper. Behind him a large floral garland of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers surrounds a golden ornamented bull (Nandi) and an upper deity image. Golden altars or thrones with flower garlands flank the scene, a golden canopy with tassels hangs above, and a painted temple backdrop shows pillars and figures. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2010-11-15November 28 20172017-11-28November 12 20102010-11-12