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A photograph of a stage set for a ritual, with several large golden deity murti and thrones decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands. Centre stage, a standing man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala, raises both arms beside a backdrop of a large tree. Rocks and potted green plants surround the stage floor. A technician wearing headphones is visible at the lower left edge, and a cameraman's silhouette appears at the bottom. Stage lighting hangs from the ceiling above.

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January 07 20152015-01-07January 07 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a decorated temple-style stage in an indoor hall with spotlights overhead. A standing man in an orange-brown dhoti with a red-and-white shawl and a rudraksha mala raises both arms in the centre, in front of a painted backdrop of a large tree. On either side are ornate golden thrones and palanquin-style seats with deity murti, draped in garlands of marigolds and red flowers. Potted green plants and grey stones decorate the stage floor. At the bottom edge, two people with headphones and a person in red sit near a laptop. The scene suggests a satsang with deity murti and ceremonial decoration.2015-01-07 +1 copiesA stage set with large golden deity murti and ornate thrones decorated with marigold and flower garlands, arranged around a central performer. A single man stands in the centre wearing an orange-red dhoti and a red rudraksha mala, with both arms raised in a ritual gesture. Behind him hangs a backdrop photograph of a large tree with green foliage, and green plants and round stones are arranged at the front of the stage. Golden animal vahanas, including a bull-like figure and a deer, flank the thrones. Overhead are stage lights and ceiling panels.2015-01-07 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20152015-01-08A stage set for a Hindu satsang or temple-style event, with a central standing figure in a rust-orange dhoti and matching wrap, arms raised overhead, and a red-and-white rudraksha-style neck garland. Behind him is a backdrop photo of a large tree with greenery. Flanking the stage are golden ornate thrones or palanquin-style seats decorated with bright marigold and multicoloured garlands, including a golden lion or animal mount, a seated deity murti in red and gold, and a seat draped in yellow cloth with garlands. Potted plants and rocks sit at the front edge, with small brass offerings on the yellow dais. Stage spotlights hang from the white ceiling. The figure's face is not clearly visible, so a person cannot be confirmed from appearance.2015-01-07 +1 copiesJanuary 07th 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesJanuary 07th 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style stage decorated with multiple ornate golden thrones and palanquin-like seats, each draped with marigold and flower garlands. In the centre, a man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl stands with raised arms beside a small pot and a bed of potted plants and stones, in front of a backdrop of a painted forest scene with a deity figure. A man in a white dhoti stands at left near a seat. A purple-draped altar with a golden deity murti and garlands stands at right, with stage lights hanging overhead. Several people are visible, the central figure wearing a rudraksha-style mala and red-orange cloth.2015-01-08January 07 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesJanuary 07th 20152015-01-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style stage decorated for a ritual. A man in an orange-red dhoti and bare upper body, with a red-beaded mala, stands at center with both arms raised, holding an object aloft. Behind him are several ornate golden thrones and palanquin-like seats draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, bearing deity murtis including a figure in blue with a crown. A golden bull and a golden animal vehicle flank the seats. A backdrop shows a large tree in a forest scene, with potted greenery and rocks arranged on the stage floor. Stage lights hang from the ceiling, and a maroon curtain frames the top.2015-01-07 +1 copies