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A photo of a ceremonial stage with red drapes. A man seated on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions sits centrally with hands folded in namaskar, wearing a brown-red cloth, a maroon head covering, gold necklaces and a garland of pink flowers. Behind him, a large central deity murti decorated with green and red garlands and a crown is flanked by two green-and-gold garlanded arches. On the left, a standing deity murti wears a gold-and-red garment with a rudraksha-style necklace, and on the right a seated deity murti in pink and gold is garlanded, with a standing attendant in orange robes holding an offering plate nearby. Offerings sit on a tray at the base of the platform.

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A stage set with a deep red curtain behind a central golden throne draped in green cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds and pink-and-white flowers. A seated man in a rust-brown robe with a golden necklace and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on the throne with hands folded in greeting. Behind him is a deity murti crowned and garlanded. To the left, a figure in a brown robe and ornate jewellery is seated on a blue cloth beside a garlanded deity statue, and to the right a female deity murti in pink sari with a golden crown sits on an orange cloth, while a person in orange robes stands at the right edge near a tray of flowers and offerings. A microphone stand stands before the throne and the stage is dimly lit.2017-11-11A seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together in anjali, a pink flower garland and gold necklace on his chest. Behind him, a central deity murti in a green silk drape is adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, flanked by two gilded arched niches. On the left, a standing deity murti wears a jewelled necklace and yellow garlands; on the right, a seated deity murti in an orange drape receives attention from an attendant in orange robes who holds a tray of offerings. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, with a microphone stand and a brass-railed stage in front.2017-11-11A photograph of a stage with a red velvet drape backdrop. At centre, a figure seated on a golden throne with leopard-print cushions sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a rust-brown garment, a white-and-pink beaded garland and gold jewellery. Behind him a large deity murti is decorated with yellow, orange and white garlands and a golden crown. On the left a gilded arched niche holds a standing deity statue draped in a garland. On the right a second gilded niche holds a standing figure in a pink and gold outfit with a garland, and beside it a man in orange clothing with a shaved head and sacred markings tends an offering on a yellow cloth. A microphone stand stands centre-stage.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A stage at a satsang-style event with a red velvet curtain behind. Centre, a man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, hands joined before his chest and a microphone stand in front of him, with a pink-and-white garland around his neck. Behind him a large deity murti stands on a green cloth, draped with marigold and rose garlands. To the left a seated figure in brown and gold ornamental dress sits beside a blue cloth-covered platform, and to the right a deity murti in pink and gold sits on an orange cloth in a gilded niche with a garland. A young attendant in an orange robe stands at the right edge beside the niche. Offerings and flowers lie on the stage floor.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A stage at a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind. Centre, a man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a rudraksha-style mala of pink-white beads and gold necklaces, one hand raised near his face. Behind him stands a large seated deity murti draped in marigold and garlands of yellow and orange flowers with a crown. Left, a smaller figure in brown garments with garlands stands on a blue cloth. Right, a deity murti in pink and gold sits on an orange-draped gold throne with flower garlands, a kalasha-style offering nearby. Two attendants in orange dhotis and sacred threads stand at right, one holding a vessel. A small offering tray with flowers and lamps sits on the stage.2017-11-11A photograph of a stage with red velvet drapes in a temple-style hall. A man seated on a golden throne with leopard-print cushions wears a brown-and-red saffron-toned dhoti and a red-and-gold turban, with a pink and white garland around his neck, his hands joined in front of his face. Flanking him are two deity murtis in golden arched shrines: on the left a standing figure in brown with a jewelled necklace and garland, on the right a seated figure in pink and gold with a crown and garland. A central deity murti above the throne is decorated with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands. A standing attendant in an orange garment and orange shawl, with long dark hair, bends toward a puja tray at the right.2017-11-11A seated figure in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a brown turban and a pink garland, sits on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions, hands folded in namaste before a microphone stand on a stage. The throne is backed by a green cloth and a large arrangement of yellow, red and white garlands around a deity murti. To the left, a seated female figure in brown and blue garments stands beside a garlanded statue, and at right a golden-framed seat holds a garlanded deity murti wearing a gold crown and jewelled necklaces, with an attendant in an orange robe and rudraksha mala standing by offering a lamp. Red velvet drapes form the backdrop. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain and no legible name appears on the image itself.2017-11-11A photograph of a stage at a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind. Centre, a seated figure in rust-brown robes with a matching turban and a pink-and-white garland sits on a golden throne with leopard-print cushions, hands folded in namaskar. Behind him a large deity murti stands in a green cloth backdrop draped with yellow, orange and purple garlands, and a golden crown. To the left, a brown-clad figure stands beside a deity statue with a garland. To the right, a standing woman in an orange garment holds a tray near a seated goddess murti in a golden shrine arch decorated with marigold garlands. A small brass lamp stand and a microphone stand are on the stage.2017-11-11A stage with deep red velvet drapes shows a seated man in a rust-brown robe with a flowing white-and-pink mala, hands pressed together in namaskar, seated on an ornate gold throne with green and red cushions. Behind him a large deity murti, adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, stands in a gold-framed shrine niche. Flanking figures include a deity murti on the left draped in red-and-yellow garlands and another on the right in a pink sari with gold jewellery, both in gilded arches. A standing attendant in an orange robe holds a lamp near the right shrine. Floral offerings and a microphone stand are on the stage edge.2017-11-11A seated man in a rust-brown robe with gold ornaments and a pink-white garland sits on a golden throne with leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together in greeting before a microphone stand. Behind him, a large floral-decorated shrine holds a deity murti in gold crown and jewellery, flanked by green and purple garlands. On the right, a second ornate golden arch frames a deity murti in pink and gold clothing with a yellow-draped platform. Two attendants in orange cloth stand at the right edge, one adjusting the shrine. Red curtains and a stage floor complete the setting.2017-11-11