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A stage set for a satsang with a large brown cushioned armchair in the foreground, flanked by gold-and-red deity murti decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands, and a golden kalasha-style umbrella overhead. Two women stand with hands folded in namaste: one in a bright orange saree with a rudraksha-style mala, the other in a white saree. A man in a dark brown robe with an orange shawl and white dhoti stands near the centre, and a man in a white dhoti with a red-and-white shawl stands at the left edge. A painted temple gopuram backdrop and dark blue curtains fill the background.

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November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21A stage ceremony in front of a large backdrop printed with a stone temple gateway and deity images garlanded in marigolds and red and purple flowers. A bald man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left holding a tray, while a woman in an orange sari drapes a purple cloth over a brown armchair-style seat. An older bald man in an orange shirt and brown vest with white dhoti stands with hands folded in namaskar at right, and a man in white with a yellow shawl stands further right. A large yellow umbrella hangs above the altar. Ornate golden thrones with garlands sit at the sides, with seated attendees in yellow and white saris and a seated man in white with red shawl at left.2010-11-21A stage ceremony in a hall with a painted temple-gateway backdrop and a large deity murti garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A woman in a saffron-orange sari and a bare-chested man in saffron-orange garments stand before a brown leather armchair, while a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a tray and a bald man in white stands nearby. A yellow fringed parasol hangs above. Golden thrones with garlanded deity figures and a seated woman in white sit at the sides, and a seated man in white with a red shawl appears at left. Ritual worship is in progress.2010-11-21Photograph of a ceremonial stage set for a temple-style satsang with a large brown cushioned throne at centre and a golden umbrella canopy above. A woman in an orange sari stands at the throne's side with her hands on its back, while a man in an orange shawl and white dhoti stands to the right with hands folded. Three people stand with hands folded at left, including a man in white shirt and a woman in a yellow sari, and a woman in a white sari on the far right. Floral garlands and decorated deity murti sit on gold pedestals across the stage, with a decorative backdrop of carved stone pillars. The stage dais is in the foreground.2010-11-21A satsang stage with a central brown leather armchair where a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala sits, appearing to be the Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair and orange garments. Two people in white kneel to the right in front of him, a man in a saffron shawl and a woman in white. To the left, seated on gold-and-floral chairs, a man in a blue shirt and a woman in a yellow sari watch, and a man in white with a red-bordered shawl sits nearby. Behind the stage a backdrop shows a temple gopuram, with a yellow canopy above a garland-decorated deity murti flanked by floral garlands and gold seats.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21A stage at a satsang hall set up with a decorated throne-like brown armchair at centre, flanked by a golden umbrella canopy and garlands of marigold and rose. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on the chair, with two saffron-clad attendants and a man in a white shirt and a woman in a yellow sari seated at left. A framed portrait garlanded with flowers stands beside the throne, and a brass oil lamp is lit at right. A wooden lectern stands at far left, a large backdrop shows temple imagery, and the scene is a public talk setting.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21