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A satsang stage with a dark red velvet curtain. On the left, a seated man in saffron robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped arms and a gold canopy, a microphone stand before him, hands folded. On the right, a standing priest in a brown-orange robe and shaven head gestures toward a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with flower garlands, multicoloured floral crowns, and orange silk draping. Brass oil lamps stand on the red carpeted stage.

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A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, raising a lit brass aarti lamp toward a decorated altar. On the right, two deity murtis (Shiva and Parvati-form figures) are dressed in orange silk and heavily garlanded with yellow, white and pink flowers, with a golden arched backdrop. On the left, a golden peetha throne with a tiger-skin cloth and lion-shaped supports holds a printed portrait labelled with a painted figure in saffron robes wearing a rudraksha mala and a golden umbrella canopy above. Red velvet drapes fill the background. The priest is performing aarti in a temple-style stage setting.2015-11-18November 18 20152015-11-18A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and lion-carved arms, before a dark red velvet curtain. Beside him to the right, a decorated deity murti pair, a Shiva lingam-like figure and a female deity, sits on an orange-draped platform garlanded with yellow and multicolour flower garlands and a floral crown. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, a microphone stand is in front, and a blue fan stands at the right edge. The person is a seated speaker at a satsang; appearance-based candidate: a person, with long hair under the turban and rudraksha mala.2015-11-18A photograph of a stage with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne under a golden canopy, hands joined in namaskar, wearing an orange turban and orange robes with a shawl. The figure has long hair under the turban and an orange and gold ceremonial setting. A standing priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders faces an elaborately decorated deity murti pair adorned with yellow and white flower garlands and a golden arched backdrop, with an orange silk cloth draped behind. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, and a red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. a person: the seated figure shows a turban, saffron robes and a ceremonial throne setting, though the face is not clearly visible enough for certainty.2015-11-18A stage at a satsang with a seated figure on a gold throne (peetha) under a golden umbrella, wearing an orange-saffron robe, orange turban and a long rudraksha mala, with a microphone stand before him. To the right, a gold-framed arch holds two decorated deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, draped in orange cloth. A standing priest in a brown-red dhoti and shawl holds a brass lamp (aarti) toward the deities. Brass oil lamps (lamp stands) flank the stage, which has a red carpet and a dark maroon curtain behind.2015-11-18A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands on a red carpet before an ornate golden shrine, holding a small brass vessel in one hand while facing a garlanded deity murti in a golden arched niche draped with orange cloth. Yellow and white flower garlands hang around the deity figures. To the left, a golden throne with a canopy and lion-shaped supports holds a white statue of a seated figure adorned with pink and red beads, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. Red velvet curtains hang behind.2015-11-19A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot on a red carpet with his back to the camera, facing a gilded throne on the left. On the throne sits a printed portrait of a seated figure wearing a red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned clothing, with a golden umbrella overhead and gilded lion armrests. On the right, a golden alcove holds two deity murtis draped in marigold and yellow garlands, one wearing a crown, under a gold canopy beside an orange cloth backdrop. Maroon velvet drapes hang behind the stage, and brass lamps stand at the sides.2015-11-18A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown dhoti with a rust-coloured upper cloth stands at left, holding a small lamp or offering toward a pair of deity murtis seated on a golden throne. The murtis are richly adorned with yellow and pink garlands, striped garland cords, ornate gold jewellery, crowns and a golden arched backdrop. The orange silk cloth draped over the seat and a golden lion-shaped stand sit nearby, with a dark velvet curtain behind and a white air conditioner at right. This appears to be a puja or aarti offering before the murtis.2015-11-18 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20162016-09-02Stage photograph of a temple-style setting with a deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, seated on a purple-draped platform beneath a decorated canopy. A bearded man with a saffron-coloured shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne at left, with a painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity behind him. A priest in an orange dhoti stands at right holding a lamp and ritual implements near brass oil lamps on the purple cloth. A red carpet covers the stage floor and a microphone stand stands in front of the seated figure. The seated man appears to be a person, identified by the saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and ornate golden throne setting, while the priest is a ritual attendant.2016-10-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style ritual on a stage with a dark maroon curtain. A bald priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a large golden throne-like seat. Seated on the throne are two deity murtis draped in orange cloth and decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, with pink and red floral crowns. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne and a golden lion figure sits at left. Watermarked archive photo of an event described as a satsang; the priest and deity murtis are visible.2015-11-18A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-form armrests and a golden canopy, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind a row of brass oil lamps stands a large golden arch framing a deity murti dressed in a green silk cloth with gold border, adorned with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers and a gold crown. Dark red velvet drapes hang behind, with a red carpet and a white pedestal fan at right.2015-11-16