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A photograph of a golden temple-style stage decorated for a ritual. Two large deity murti figures sit on gilded thrones, adorned with yellow and white marigold garlands and jewelled ornaments. A seated man in a maroon-red robe and matching turban sits center stage with hands folded in prayer before a microphone stand, surrounded by golden lamps and lion statues. Two attendants in orange-red robes stand at the left edge, one holding a ritual item. In the foreground, many brass vessels filled with fruit and offerings, some topped with green leaves, are arranged on a colourful cloth. Red drapes and string lights fill the background.

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A photograph of a temple stage decorated in gold with rows of oil lamps along the front edge. A seated man in a red-orange robe and matching red-orange turban sits centre-stage in front of a microphone stand, hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind him is a large ornate golden throne draped with floral garlands of white and orange flowers, and a deity murti with garlands stands to the right. Trays of fruit, leaves and offerings in brass vessels are arranged along the lower foreground. A priest in a red-orange cloth stands at the left edge near a lit lamp. The background has a deep red curtain and lattice panels strung with lights.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a temple-style stage decorated with gold and warm lights, showing a robed sannyasi in saffron and a red turban seated on a low platform before a standing microphone, with a white lion figure at his side. Behind him, a large golden throne-like seat holds two gold-coloured deity murti adorned with yellow and orange flower garlands. Two standing deity figures in ornate gold with crowns and garlands flank the scene on either side. At left, a person in an orange-red cloth stands near a golden lamp stand. In the foreground, many brass and silver plates hold fruits, betel leaves and offerings, and rows of brass oil lamps line the stage edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated sannyasi wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala and saffron robe, matching the page's description of a Karthigai Deepam satsang led by the teacher.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a gold-decorated temple stage hung with lights and bright cloth canopies, with deity murti garlanded in yellow and red flowers. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with a matching turban sits with hands folded in anjali before a silver backdrop and microphone stand. Two attendants in orange-red cloth stand at the left edge near a golden lamp stand. In the foreground, rows of brass vessels filled with fruit and leaves are arranged on a striped cloth, and rows of brass oil lamps line the stage railing.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A photograph of a temple stage lit with rows of brass oil lamps along the front edge. Three deity murtis stand in ornate golden arched niches draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with brass kalashas-style canopies above them. In the centre, a seated figure in a red-brown robe and red turban sits with hands pressed together in namaskar before a silver-framed backdrop, flanked by a golden lion statue. On the left, a standing attendant in orange clothing and a red turban stands near a brass lamp stand. Red curtains and string lights frame the background.2017-12-02A photo of a Karthigai Deepam celebration on a stage lined with many brass oil lamps that glow on the reflective floor. Seated centrally on a silver-and-gold throne, a person in a rust-red robe and red head wrap presses palms together in namaskar, with a microphone stand in front. Behind them, golden deity murtis with flower garlands and a bull figure stand under decorated canopies, and a warm backdrop of lights hangs behind. On the left, a bare-chested figure in orange cloth and red head wrap raises one arm. Garlanded golden deity statues flank the throne, with a pair of kalasha-style brass lamps and small offering plates in front.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02