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A stage set with several ornate gold-framed altars and deity murtis draped in garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers. A man in a rust-red dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth stands at left with his back to the camera, raising his arm toward the central altar. Potted plants, rocks and a painted forest backdrop surround the scene, with a larger golden figure and a lotus-style mural in the centre. Spotlights hang from the ceiling above the stage.

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A photograph of a temple-style stage set with several ornate golden peetha thrones draped in red, orange and green cloth and heavy garlands of marigold and multicoloured flowers. A bald man in a reddish-brown robe with a gold-edged shawl stands in the foreground on the stage, extending his arm toward the central seated figure. Behind the thrones hangs a painted forest backdrop with potted plants and rocks at the base, and stage lights hang from the ceiling. The central throne holds a seated deity murti adorned with garlands, with a golden lion-shaped base; flanking thrones hold other deity murtis. The lone visible person is a priest-like figure in ordinary robes, not an identified individual.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A stage set in a hall with dark maroon drapes and a painted forest backdrop of trees. In the centre, a seated statue of a sage with hands folded in prayer sits among green plants and rocks, with a figure above. Flanked by richly decorated golden arches with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flower strands, several deity murti are displayed, including a figure in green and white on the right. A lone person in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl stands at left, at the edge of the stage, facing the arrangement with hands raised in greeting. Overhead are ceiling spotlights and lighting rigs.2015-01-09A stage set up as a temple-like hall with several golden thrones and deity murtis garlanded with marigolds and multicolored flower garlands. A bald man in a brown-orange robe stands at the lower centre with his arm extended toward a miniature forest scene of plants, rocks and a painted backdrop. Behind him are a seated figure in saffron-colored cloth and a golden lion-like figure beside a throne. Spotlights hang from the ceiling above dark red drapes. The standing man is visible from behind and his face is not shown, so no identification is made; he is described only by his role as a presenter at the arrangement.2015-01-09A stage in a hall decorated for a devotional programme, with several gilded thrones draped in colourful flower garlands and a painted forest backdrop of trees. A deity murti seated on the central throne wears a crown and garland, and a golden lion-form stands at its base. A man in an ochre-brown robe with a gold-edged shawl stands at the left of the stage gesturing toward the central figures, while a seated figure in orange sits among rocks and potted plants near the centre. Stage lights hang from the ceiling above the arrangement.2015-01-09A decorated stage set with a central jungle-like backdrop of foliage and a painted tree, with a seated devotee in orange clothes, hands folded in prayer, on a low stone-edged platform with green plants. Flanking the centre are several gilded thrones and tall deity murti figures garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands, and a standing priest in a brown dhoti and shawl on the left gestures toward a golden figure. The setting is a satsang stage with flower garlands, plants and rocks around the central seated figure.2015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09January 09 20152015-01-09A photograph of a decorated stage in a hall with a maroon velvet curtain and a backdrop of foliage. Several deity murtis sit on ornate gilded thrones draped with flower garlands in red, orange, yellow and purple, with a golden bull statue on the left. In the centre a single standing man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and long hair, stands among potted plants and rocks. Stage lights hang from the ceiling. Only one physical person is visible, and the identity of this figure is uncertain from appearance.2015-01-09January 07 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesJanuary 07th 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set for a temple-style ritual. A bald priest in a rust-red robe with a gold border stands at the lower left, his back to the camera, reaching toward a deity murti. Several ornate golden thrones and vahana-style carvings are decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands. A green and sepia painted backdrop shows a forest scene with figures, and potted plants and rocks sit in the foreground. Stage lights hang from the ceiling and a maroon drape frames the top. Two or three small figures appear at the lower edge of the frame.2015-01-07