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A stage event before a golden-framed carved deity murti of a goddess with a crown, flanked by golden pillars and a starry black backdrop. A man seated on a red and gold throne wears an orange-red turban, a red-orange garland and a rudraksha mala, and holds a framed photograph. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged beside him. A devotee in jeans prostrates on the floor in front of the throne. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at left, and women in bright saris and salwar kameez stand at right, some in blue, red and teal. A golden trident stands behind the throne.

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A stage event before a large golden seated Shiva-style deity murti with raised hand and a gold-framed throne (peetha) in front. A man seated on the golden throne wears a brown-orange robe, a beaded mala and a necklace, holding a printed photograph. Before him, a man in a striped red shirt prostrates on the red stage, while a young man in white with a rudraksha mala kneels beside him. Standing at left, a man in white dhoti with a gold border and a man in saffron-yellow clothing face the stage. On the right, several women in colourful saris (pink, yellow, green, orange) stand in a line, one holding a trident-topped staff. Stage monitors and a camera are visible at the bottom edge.2016-07-13July 17 20162016-07-17A staged satsang on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large golden throne (peetha) with a backdrop of a multi-armed deity murti holding a trident-like staff and other emblems. A seated man in a maroon-red turban and saffron-red shawl, wearing white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, sits centred on the throne while a devotee in black lies prostrate before him. Around them, a man in a white dhoti with gold border stands at left, another in a white dhoti kneels to assist, and several women in saris (orange, purple, red and pink) and a girl in pink stand or sit, some holding papers or a booklet. A man in a checked shirt stands at far left near a camera on a tripod. The seated man appears to be an ornately dressed figure with distinctive turban and garlands, consistent with a person in a role of the central figure receiving devotees.2016-07-17July 16 20162016-07-16A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a raised stage in front of a gold ornate backdrop. A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne wears a red-orange turban, red-orange robe, rudraksha mala and a pink floral garland; a gold trident stands beside the throne. An elderly devotee in white clothes with a red-orange shawl kneels and bows his head toward the seated figure, while a young man in white with a rudraksha mala kneels nearby. A brass oil lamp burns on a stand, and a framed portrait of a turbaned figure in red sits on a red cushion. Standing onlookers in white dhotis, a bald priest in orange-red robe with a mala, and men in casual shirts watch, and a woman in a white sari sits at the lower right. Visible people: about nine.2016-07-08July 01 20162016-07-01A photograph of a stage event in an indoor hall with a large backdrop showing a rocky hillside landscape with a temple. A golden ornate throne-like seat with lion figures stands at center, where a seated figure in orange-red robes wearing a red and white flower garland receives attention. Around the stage, devotees stand and kneel: a man in a white shirt holds a camera on a tripod at left, a kneeling person in grey and a woman in a white sari kneel near the seat, a woman in a white and gold sari stands, and a young girl in pink and a child in blue stand among the group. A silver trident stands beside the throne. A man in a teal shirt and red shawl sits in the foreground. A golden kalasha-like ornament and potted plants frame the scene.2014-07-27A photograph of a ceremonial reception in a draped red-curtained room. A man in a red-and-maroon robe with a red turban and a red flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, gesturing with his hands. A kneeling man in white clothing with a red shawl touches the floor before the throne, while a younger man in white kneels nearby with a rudraksha mala. Standing men on the left include a bald priest in saffron-and-gold dhoti with rudraksha beads and a white-clad man with a shawl. A gold trident and a brass oil lamp stand near the throne, and a woman in a white sari sits at the lower right beside a framed portrait of the seated man. A camera operator stands behind on a tripod. a person: the seated man wears a red turban, red garland and robes on a golden throne, with ceremonial ornaments.2016-07-08A photograph on a stage set with red drapes and an ornate gold throne in the right foreground. A man seated on the throne wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange cloth, a long gold necklace and a gold bracelet, and has long swept-back hair; he holds an open printed booklet. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne. A man in an orange shirt and cream dhoti kneels and bows his head at the foot of the throne. A woman in a green-bordered sari kneels in the lower right holding a printed booklet. Standing at left, a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala watches; a shaved-headed man in an orange-and-gold dhoti and rudraksha mala stands nearby; a camera operator with a tripod films in the background. A golden staff stands beside the throne, and a gold-ornamented figure is visible at upper right. Total physical people visible: about 9.2016-07-10December 08 20172017-12-08A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a red drape backdrop and a large painted deity image above, showing a multi-armed goddess with a crown and jewelled ornaments. In the centre, a seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears a red-orange robe, a gold necklace with pendant, and orange markings on the forehead, holding red fruit in the hands. Around the throne, several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and stoop, and a man in a blue shirt and white trousers stands at the left. A kneeling attendant in white sits at the lower centre, and a green leafy tree decoration appears at the upper left. Four or more people are visible, with a person seated centrally and several standing around him.2016-04-03Indoor ceremonial photo in a red-curtained hall. A man in a saffron-orange turban and brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne, garlanded with white flower necklaces and holding a framed picture, with a small brass bell-like object at hand. a person (orange turban, flower garlands and ornate gold throne are the cues, though the face is not used). Before him, a younger man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala and sandalwood-striped arms kneels on a tiger-striped cloth area; a bare-chested young man in pink bends forward to offer something; a standing man in white dhoti and yellow shawl stands at left beside a pedestal fan and camera. Behind the throne, a large relief of a seated goddess with a trident and kalasha-like object, and a column backdrop. A brass trident leans against the throne. Several children in yellow and pink watch at right.2016-07-17