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A photograph of a stage set for a satsang. On the right, a person in an orange-brown saffron robe and a long gold necklace sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in front of the chest. Center stage stands a golden standing figure of a deity, and to the left a deity murti sits draped in large garlands of red, orange and white flowers on a golden seat with a purple cloth beneath. A clear acrylic lectern stands in front, and multicoloured tassels hang from the cream arches behind on a maroon velvet backdrop. Red and patterned rugs cover the white floor.

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A satsang hall with a seated man on a gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth, palms pressed together in greeting, wearing an orange-brown dhoti, a red and white flower garland, and gold jewellery. Flanking the throne are painted dvarapala guardian figures and gold lion sculptures. To the right, a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti adorned with a multicolour flower garland, two attendant children in yellow and red seated in prayer, and brass oil lamps stand between the two areas.2013-07-21April 18 20132013-04-18 +1 copiesBeside him stands a painted statue of a multi-armed deity in orange dhoti. At centre, a deity murti dressed in green cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flowers sits in front of a golden arch-shaped backdrop. To the right, a young male performer in a striped tiger-pattern dhoti, white turban and flower garlands stands beside a female performer in a dark gold sari with purple-and-yellow garlands and a large headdress. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor and a child in blue skirt with garlands is at far right.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA seated man with a shaved head, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a multicolour flower garland, sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion on a raised dais. Behind him stand two painted attendant figures holding ceremonial objects. To the right, a golden deity murti with a crown is adorned with a thick garland of red, yellow and multicoloured flowers, with two smaller seated figures in front, one in white and one in purple, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps stand between the throne and the altar. The room has a painted temple-style backdrop of blue and orange columns.2013-07-21November `4 2015 +2 copiesOctober 12 20132013-10-12June 03 20152015-06-03 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25A stage set with a painted temple backdrop of blue, red and green columns and a wooden door. On the left, a seated man in a rust-coloured dhoti and a red-and-gold turban sits on a gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, his hands pressed together at his face in prayer. Flanking him are two painted deity figures holding attributes. To the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with thick garlands of marigolds and yellow, white and purple flowers, seated on a gold-draped platform beneath an ornate gilded arch. Brass lamp stands and a floor carpet complete the scene.2013-11-16 +1 copiesA figure in orange and red robes with a long red-and-white flower garland sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests and red cushions, in front of a draped maroon velvet curtain. Behind the throne, a decorated stage backdrop shows painted cornices and pink-and-gold pillar ornaments. To the left stands a golden deity murti on a golden horse-shaped pedestal, framed by a green-and-red flower garland arch. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, orange clothing, a red-and-white garland and a ceremonial throne, which are the cues here.2014-10-03November 01 20132013-11-01A stage set with a painted temple backdrop of pillars, a carved wooden door and a painted figure with a lamp. On the left, a seated man in a rust-red wrap and a rust-red turban sits with palms pressed together on a gold-framed throne with lion-form armrests and red cushions. Two gold-coloured standing deity figures flank the backdrop. On the right, a gold throne-like seat with a magenta curtain holds a deity murti decorated with a crown, a garland of marigolds and colourful flower garlands. Brass lamps stand between the two seats. The stage is white tiled, with a small screen monitor at the front and a wall air conditioner at the back. No other people are visible.2013-11-16 +1 copies