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A stage decorated for a satsang or darshan, with a central gilded throne with a red and gold cushioned seat, framed by a heart-shaped back draped in yellow and green marigold garlands. A seated figure in a maroon and brown robe with a garland sits on the central throne. Flanking thrones hold deity murti and figures adorned with marigold and multicolour garlands, including animal vahanas in gold. A maroon velvet curtain backs the stage, with red carpet below. Two small figures are visible at the bottom edge, partly cut off. Ceiling lights hang overhead.

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December 24 20132013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24A stage set for a temple-style ritual in a hall with maroon drapes and a white ceiling. Several deity murtis are seated on decorated thrones framed by heaps of garlands in yellow, green, red and white. At centre a seated figure in a red and gold garment sits on a red-cushioned throne, flanked by a gold lion, while a man in orange robes with a shaved head, standing at right, makes an offering toward a murti. Two heads are visible in the lower corners, one bald in white. Ritual offerings and abhishekam-style decorations surround the sacred seats.2013-12-24December 26 20132013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26A decorated indoor stage with a maroon velvet drape behind it. Several ornate gilded thrones and canopies are covered in marigold and multicoloured garlands. A central seated figure in a red and gold garment sits on a throne flanked by two golden lion figures. To the right, three deity murti in pink, red and green dress sit under a garlanded canopy, and further right stands a large garlanded figure on a yellow base. A seated figure in purple sits on a smaller garlanded seat at left, and a figure in pink and green sits at far left among flowers. Flower offerings lie on the floor in front of the central stage.2013-12-26A stage decorated for a festival darshan, with several ornately carved golden thrones and canopies arranged side by side in front of a dark maroon drape. Each throne is wrapped in bright multicoloured flower garlands. On the central red-cushioned throne sits a seated figure in red and gold clothing with a garland, flanked by golden lion-shaped armrests. To the right, three figures in orange and pink robes sit on a throne beside deity murti and a set of offering trays set on the floor. Further right, a tall golden throne holds another deity murti in a yellow-based covering. Ceiling spotlights light the scene.2013-12-26A stage set for a festival with five decorated thrones or altars arranged in a row before a maroon curtain. Each seat is framed by garlands of yellow, red, and multicoloured flowers. The central throne holds a seated figure in red and gold robes with a dark crown, flanked by two golden lion figures, and a flower-strewn floor lies in front. Flanking thrones hold deity murti statues in red, purple, and pink drapery. Concrete garlands and offerings arranged on the stage floor suggest a ritual display.2013-12-26A decorated stage with several ornate golden thrones and arches framed by garlands of flowers in yellow, red and green. On the centre-left throne sits a figure in red and gold clothing with a golden necklace, flanked by two golden lion figures. To the right stands a group of figures in red and green garments adorned with garlands, beside a second decorated throne. Further right, a golden palanquin-style seat with flower garlands. Offering plates with fruit and flowers rest on the floor in front of the stage, which has a dark maroon drape behind it. The figures appear to be deity murtis and statues rather than living people.2013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26December 24 20132013-12-24