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A photograph of a stage event with a large dark stone cobra-hooded Shiva lingam or deity murti behind a golden ornate throne decorated with a cobra hood and garlands. Seated centrally on a tiger-skin-draped golden throne is a man in saffron-orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala, hands raised in blessing, a probable Swamiji. Around him sit and stand devotees in white dhoti and kurta and light-coloured clothing, some with rudraksha malas, one in a white shirt, and a woman in pink. A man in an orange kurta and white dhoti stands at left with hands in anjali. Trishul staffs stand on both sides against a blue starry backdrop, with a banner at the lower right reading the copyright line.

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December 08 20162016-12-08A stage ritual before a large golden Shiva deity murti with a cobra hood, set against a pink, purple and teal cosmic-nebula backdrop. A bearded man with long hair in an orange-red cloth stands at the center, surrounded by several people in white garments, cream dhotis and white kurtas who are pressing and touching the murti and an offering cloth. To the left, a man in cream dhoti and bare chest holds a white cloth near the deity, and a bearded man in white kurta and a sannyasi-like figure stand nearby. On the right, a woman in a red sari with rudraksha ornaments holds a staff, and another woman in red sits at the edge. A trident stands at the left and a kalasha is visible at the right, indicating a rudrabhishekam-style abhishekam. Striped cloth lies on the platform in the foreground. The visible scene shows a group performing a ritual before the deity murti.2016-12-08A photograph of a stage event with a large golden throne at centre, on which a man wearing an orange-red turban, a white-and-gold shawl and layered gold necklaces sits, with a black statue of a deity with a raised hooded cobra canopy behind him, decorated with garlands of orange and white flowers. Blue galaxy imagery fills the backdrop screen. Seated around the stage in front, a row of devotees in orange, white, yellow, teal and pink saris and kurtas sits with hands joined in namaskar; one man in white dhoti holds a paper, and an orange-robed sannyasi with a long beard stands at left. Rudraksha malas are visible on several people. A deity murti and a golden-framed throne are visible at the sides.2016-12-21A wide stage photograph of a seated satsang: a central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red and orange turban, orange robe and multiple rudraksha malas, with a large dark blue-black deity murti behind him wreathed in multicolour flower garlands and a trident leaning at his side. Around him sit and stand many devotees in orange and saffron robes, white dhotis, yellow kurtas and a woman in a red sari and green blouse, on a red-carpeted stage backed by a starry blue-and-purple backdrop with a bright star-like light. A presenter in a light blue shirt holds a microphone at the right edge. a person sits at the centre on the throne, with cues of ornate gold-and-red adornments and rudraksha malas; the description identifies him only by appearance cues, not by name.2016-12-21December 12 20162016-12-12A stage event photo with a large starry-blue backdrop. Centre stage, a seated figure in an orange and red robe, with a red-orange turban, long beard, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Behind him rises a dark murti of a serpent-hooded deity garlanded with marigolds, with a trident beside the throne. Around the stage sit about a dozen people: sannyasis in saffron and orange robes, a man in white dhoti with a cloth over one shoulder, a woman in a green blouse and red sari, people in yellow, and a man in a blue shirt holding a microphone at the right edge. Gold-framed seats and silver low tables line the red-draped platform.2016-12-21December 12 20162016-12-12A stage ritual at a Shiva temple-style setting beneath a starry blue backdrop. A large dark metal Shiva lingam-like deity murti with a cobra hood stands behind an ornate golden throne-like seat. On the seat, a man with long dark hair and a red shawl sits; he appears to be the central figure receiving the rite. Kneeling before him, a man in white kurta and a woman in a mustard-yellow dress with a long braid gesture toward him. A woman in a cream sari with pink border holds a small white paper, and another woman in cream clothes sits at right. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis with gold borders stand at left, one holding papers, both wearing rudraksha malas. Golden trishula staffs flank the platform, and a striped cushion lies in front. The scene reads as a Rudrabhishekam ritual.2016-12-08December 08 20172017-12-08A stage event with a seated man in orange and red central on a golden throne with red cushions, wearing a long beaded necklace and a red-and-orange turban, positioned before a large black deity murti with a multi-hooded naga canopy and garlands. Behind him is a blue galaxy-style backdrop. Around him on both sides, a row of people sit on golden seats: some in saffron/orange robes, others in white dhotis and shawls, and women in saris of teal, yellow and pink with hands in anjali mudra. The scene appears to be a satsang or ceremonial gathering. Count of visible people is approximately 20 across the stage, and the central figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2016-12-21December 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesDecember 08 20172017-12-08