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Photograph of an indoor ceremony on a circular stage in a cruise-ship theatre with tiered balconies, red seating and a pale draped valance over a backdrop of glowing warm lights and green foliage. Several figures in white ritual clothing and saffron or orange saris stand around a central raised area with a golden canopy and offerings. A dense crowd of devotees in white fills the floor and aisles, many with cameras and phones held up, and a few people in orange carry items toward the stage.

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December 22 20122012-12-22Elevated view of a theatre-style hall on a ship, with a crowd of devotees in white and pastel clothing seated in rows and on balconies. On a stage at right, a seated figure in saffron sits on a raised dais under a multicoloured umbrella canopy, with ornate golden decorations and a deity murti visible. Below the stage, a group of people in saffron, white and pink sit around a low platform with offerings, appearing to take part in a ritual or puja. A pink-draped stage edge and red velvet seating frame the scene. Some figures on balconies stand near the railings.2012-12-20Photograph of a ceremony in a multi-level ship theatre with a circular stage. A seated figure in the centre of the stage sits on a golden throne-like seat before a glowing backdrop of warm orange light and tall green plants. Around the stage, many people in white ceremonial clothing stand in a ring, some in orange or saffron saris and tunics, with a woman in a red sari near the right edge. A person in white stands at the front of the stage edge, and several cameras are positioned among the seats. Red upholstered seats fill the foreground and balconies frame the upper level.2012-12-21December 22 20122012-12-22December 10 20122012-12-10December 10 20122012-12-10December 08 20122012-12-08 +1 copiesA photograph taken from an elevated balcony of a large circular theatre hall with dark red carpeted seating and a black round stage. Many people in white clothing sit in rows of red seats and on the carpeted floor, listening. On the right, a figure in gold and orange ornate clothing sits on a gold and red throne placed on a raised red platform, with a gold patterned mat in front. The hall has red curtains, string lights and a mixing console in the foreground. a person: the seated figure on the throne wears orange and gold ornate clothing, a distinctive cue for a presiding teacher, though the face is not clearly visible.2012-12-08 +1 copiesWide view of a tiered theatre interior aboard a cruise ship, with red velvet seats, gold-draped curtains and a starlit ceiling. Hundreds of attendees dressed largely in white sit in the audience across several levels, with some in orange robes. On the left a circular stage holds an ornate golden seat and a decorated throne with floral arrangements, while a lectern and screen stand near the front. Garlands line the balcony railings.2012-12-10Interior of a large cruise-ship theatre with tiered red balcony seating, warm lights and a lit golden tree-shaped display on the right. On the circular stage, a woman in white kneels with hands folded before a golden lion-form ornament and a vase of red flowers. A crowd of people in white and saffron clothes stand and face the stage, many with palms joined, while a man in orange robes at right raises a hand. A small screen shows an image beside the stage, and garlands decorate the railings.2012-12-10December 10 20122012-12-10December 10 20122012-12-10