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A ceremonial stage event with a seated figure on a golden throne (peetha) under a heart-shaped ornate arch decorated with coloured stones, marigold garlands and a red turban. The seated figure wears a red-and-orange garment and a garland of flowers. A man in white dhoti and shawl, and a woman in a brown-and-gold sari, stand at the throne offering items, while a man in saffron-orange dhoti stands at left. A woman in a green sari and another in yellow stand at right. A golden lion-mount stands at left, with garlands and a golden umbrella overhead; a red curtain and carved stone-style backdrop frame the stage, with a brass lamp in the foreground.

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A photograph of a temple-style ceremonial stage with a seated figure on a gold throne before a heart-shaped arch decorated with coloured beads and yellow flowers. The seated figure wears a red and gold robe, a red turban and a garland of mixed flowers. A woman in white and gold kneels at his feet offering a pooja. A man in an orange-and-red dhoti stands at the left beside a gold statue of a deity on a golden vahana. A woman in an orange sari stands in the centre and a woman in green and a man in yellow kurta stand at the right. Red drapes and carved stone walls with lattice panels form the backdrop. Visible rituals suggest a padapuja ceremony.2016-01-03A stage at an ashram event with a large ornate golden throne framed by a heart-shaped mandala backdrop in red, white and yellow, set against carved stone-look walls and pink drapes. A seated man in an orange-red garment with a red head wrap and a garland of pink flowers sits on the throne, with a golden canopy above. A man in a white dhoti and shawl stands at left beside a brass vessel, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at right. A golden lion-like figure with yellow flower garlands stands at far left. Yellow and white marigold garlands hang along the stage, and a standing fan and brass lamp stand nearby. a person cues: a seated man in saffron-orange clothing with a red head wrap, garland and ornate golden throne, though the face and build are not clearly confirmable.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A stage ceremony in a temple-style setting with a grey stone shrine, a heart-shaped mandala backdrop in red, green, yellow and white, and pink drapes. A seated figure in a red-orange robe with a red head covering and multiple garlands sits on a golden throne with a gold peetha base; a lion figure appears beside the throne. Around him, several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand in a line, some holding ritual items, including a man holding a white fly-whisk-like object and a man in an orange cloth on the right. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage, a golden umbrella canopy hangs above, and a standing fan is visible.2016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage at an ashram event. A seated figure in a red-orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala and a multicolored garland sits on a gold throne with a heart-shaped, jewel-coloured backdrop and a gold umbrella above, raising a hand in greeting. Beside him, a white-clad devotee in a white dhoti and shawl with arms raised, and several people in white and cream saris and dhotis stand with hands folded in namaste. A man in an orange-brown dhoti on the right also folds his hands. A gold statue of a deity with a garland stands at the left, and a brass lamp stand is near the throne. Pink drapes and carved stone pillars frame the stage.2016-01-03Outdoor stage ceremony under a pink draped tent canopy with a golden ornate chair (peetha) festooned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a multicoloured parasol above it. A central gray stone temple-style shrine with a large heart-shaped multicoloured decorative backdrop frames a golden seated figure garlanded in marigolds. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes with a red head-cloth bends to pour from a vessel, while a woman in a teal-green sari kneels beside a golden platform with offerings. A bare-chested man in white dhoti stands nearby, and brass lamps and a large bronze vessel sit on the stage. Three people are visible in the main activity.2016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a red backdrop and an ornate grey temple-style arch decorated with a large heart-shaped frame of coloured beads and flowers. A seated figure in red and gold clothing with a garland of flowers sits on a gold throne-like dais. Several men stand around the dais: one in a white dhoti and shirt, another in a white dhoti with a bare upper body, and a third in a red-and-gold garment. A golden peetha and a gold throne with a garlanded figure stand to the left, along with a gold umbrella canopy and brass lamps. Flower garlands hang along the stage and the white draping at the front.2016-01-03A photo of a stage at an ashram satsang. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a heart-shaped mandala backdrop of multicoloured jewel-like patterns wears a red turban, orange-red robes, a pink-purple flower garland and gold necklaces, with a gold parasol above. a person: long hair is not visible, but the turban, saffron-red robes, garlands and ornate gold necklaces on a throne fit the cues. To the right, a bald man in orange-red dhoti and gold necklace stands with palms joined, while a row of women in white saris with red borders join their hands in namaskar. A brass lamp stand and a large bronze vessel sit on the stage, and a standing fan is nearby. Devotees in white stand around the throne and a pink curtain backdrops the stage.2016-01-03A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure on a golden raised throne-platform backed by a large heart-shaped ornate arch decorated with colourful beads and flowers. The central figure wears a red turban or head cloth, a red-orange garment and a garland of pink and white flowers, with a golden necklace. Around the throne, people in white ritual clothes with gold borders and saffron-coloured shawls stand with hands pressed in anjali. A man in a brown-and-gold dhoti or shawl stands at the right with palms together. A brass oil lamp stands near the throne, and a white fan and a large metal vessel sit at the right edge. Pink drapery and carved stone pillars frame the stage.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of an outdoor stage set for a satsang. A seated figure in a red-orange turban and red-orange dhoti sits on a golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a garland of purple and yellow flowers and a rudraksha mala, with a microphone before him. Behind the throne is a heart-shaped backdrop of multicoloured flower-decorated arches, flanked by grey stone carved walls and hanging marigold garlands. To the left stands a golden palanquin-style canopy with a deity murti and flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage and a fan is visible at right. A pink-red tent covers the top.2016-01-03