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Photograph of a ceremony in a multi-level ship theatre with a circular stage. A seated figure in the centre of the stage sits on a golden throne-like seat before a glowing backdrop of warm orange light and tall green plants. Around the stage, many people in white ceremonial clothing stand in a ring, some in orange or saffron saris and tunics, with a woman in a red sari near the right edge. A person in white stands at the front of the stage edge, and several cameras are positioned among the seats. Red upholstered seats fill the foreground and balconies frame the upper level.

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Elevated view of a theatre-style hall on a ship, with a crowd of devotees in white and pastel clothing seated in rows and on balconies. On a stage at right, a seated figure in saffron sits on a raised dais under a multicoloured umbrella canopy, with ornate golden decorations and a deity murti visible. Below the stage, a group of people in saffron, white and pink sit around a low platform with offerings, appearing to take part in a ritual or puja. A pink-draped stage edge and red velvet seating frame the scene. Some figures on balconies stand near the railings.2012-12-20Wide photograph of a theatre-style hall with a stage lit in yellow-green light and a cream curtain behind it. On the stage, a robed figure in orange sits on a raised golden-backed seat, flanked by other seated figures in white and orange; flowers stand on a small table in front. In the foreground, rows of audience members in white and red shawls sit on red seats, a camera operator in an orange robe stands to the right, and a cameraman's tripod and monitor are visible. Several dozen people are visible in total.2012-12-12December 09 20122012-12-09A wide photograph of a ship's theatre-style hall during an evening puja or aarti. A figure in saffron-orange robes stands centre-stage near a lit golden kalasha or lamp stand, and a standing group of devotees in white clothing fills the room, many with hands folded in namaste. Several people in white kneel on red carpet at the right foreground beside brass plates of offerings. Ornate gold-and-green draped valances hang across the top, with a balcony of spectators above and a golden lion-shaped sculpture on the stage at left. A video screen glows behind the performers.2012-12-10Interior of a cruise-ship theatre hall with a stage at the centre, draped in gold, red and white fabric with green uplighting on the pillars and a starry ceiling. On the raised platform sits a figure in a golden-yellow robe on a throne-like seat with flowers around it, facing the audience. Rows of seated devotees in white clothing fill the red-carpeted floor and balcony, and a blurred figure in white and orange walks along the aisle at the lower right. Garlands of greenery decorate the railings. The figure on the stage cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no identity is asserted.2012-12-09December 22 20122012-12-22December 09 20122012-12-09Elevated view of a theatre-style hall where a ceremony is held on a circular stage lit by warm light. A large illuminated deity murti or shrine arch stands at the back of the stage, with a smaller lit shrine with a red-and-gold canopy at the left edge. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing sit around the stage at offerings and ritual items, and one figure in orange robes sits at the right side of the stage. Audience members in white clothes sit in rows of red velvet seats, many with mobile phones and some holding cameras, while a cameraman in white stands at the right. A projection screen at the top right shows a small image of the stage.2012-12-20December 09 20122012-12-09Wide photograph of a large theatre-style hall with red upholstered seats, gold draped valance and a starry ceiling. Hundreds of people in white clothing fill the floor and tiered balconies, many seated on red carpet. On the right, a figure in orange and gold sits on an ornate red throne platform at the end of a curved stage. In the lower left, a monk in saffron robes sits in the aisle beside equipment. The scene is a satsang gathering of devotees in white.2012-12-09 +1 copiesOverhead view of a large indoor ceremony in an atrium with pillars, potted greenery and framed paintings. On a raised round dais draped in gold cloth, a central figure in white sits beneath a red and gold umbrella canopy against a silver reflective backdrop, with attendants in saffron and white standing around him. Seated devotees in white and red garments fill the floor, and in the foreground a priest in white sits before a puja arrangement of brass lamps, fruit, sweets and a flower-decorated altar. Pale curtains frame the scene.2012-12-16December 10 20122012-12-10