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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a marigold garland sits on a golden throne before a golden arched shrine holding a pair of deity murtis adorned with garlands and a crown. A devotee in a long orange robe stands with palms joined at left, facing the seated figure. A cameraman in white kurta with red sash films at right beside an empty ornate golden throne with a tiger-print cushion. Orange and purple draped fabric forms the backdrop, with a red banner in front of the seat reading Shiva Parvati, marigold offerings on the floor and a brass tray at bottom.

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Photo inside an orange and purple draped tent set up for a satsang. In the foreground, the back of a long-haired person in an orange robe faces the stage. On the stage sits a seated figure in orange robes, a saffron turban, layered red and white garlands and gold ornaments, raising one hand, in front of a golden arched frame holding a pair of deity murti with crowns and garlands. A red banner reading shiv parvati hangs below. To the right a gilded throne with a tiger-print cushion stands empty, and a cameraman in white with a red sash films the stage.2013-02-12Photograph of a saffron-draped stage set with orange and purple drapes and a gold throne at right. Centre, a seated figure in orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and a garland, with a red banner reading Shiva Ratri beneath him. Behind him stands a deity murti pair in gold-framed niche with floral garlands. In the foreground at left, a person with long hair in an orange shawl faces the stage and holds flower offerings. At right, a cameraman in white kurta and red sash films the scene beside an ornate gold throne.2013-02-12A satsang stage under an orange tent with a large gilded arch framing a golden-yellow backdrop and a pair of deity murtis with red-and-gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and flower garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head wrap, wearing a gold-toned necklace and a pink-and-white flower garland, raises one hand in blessing before a red banner reading Shiva Parvati. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala stands at a brass tray holding a small bowl and lamps. A golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion sits to the right, and speakers and a monitor are at the front. Marigold offerings lie on a gilded pedestal below. The seated figure appears to match the a person candidate by saffron clothing, long hair and ornate adornments, though the appearance is not fully certain.2013-02-12February 14 20132013-02-14 +1 copiesFebruary 14 20132013-02-14February 14 20132013-02-14Photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Kumbh Mela event with two large gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati in the background, adorned with garlands, necklaces and red-and-white floral mala. A seated figure in orange clothing and a red-orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-stripe cloth, holding a long-handled ceremonial object. In front, a man with a shaved head, wearing orange dhoti and shawl, stands with his back to the camera facing the throne. A seated woman in orange with a turban and a long rudraksha-style garland sits on a smaller golden throne beside a red banner. Brass oil lamps line the stage, and a red-and-gold canopy hangs above.2013-02-10A stage at a Kumbh Mela event with two large golden statues of Shiva and Parvati behind, both adorned with silver crowns, white garlands and jewellery, Shiva holding a trident. In front, a seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-white garland sits on a golden throne with a red banner reading Shiva Parvati. Beside the throne, a man in orange with a bare shaved head and gold-trimmed cloth raises both arms in front of a seated figure in orange with an orange turban and rudraksha mala on a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Ornate gold chairs, a red drape and a tiered lamp stand complete the scene, and two monitors are at the bottom edge.2013-02-10A photograph inside a red and blue draped tent at a Kumbha Mela camp. Centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron head cloth, and layered rudraksha and bead malas sits on a gilded throne before a gilded arch framing two deity murtis with red faces, crowns, garlands and silver ornaments, one holding a trident. A red banner in front reads Shiva Parvati. At right, a gold-framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure sits beside an ornate gilded seat. At left, a person in a tall gold crown with red jewels and dark hair in the foreground faces the throne, and a man in white with a camera stands behind them. Other people's hands and cameras appear at the edges. Seated figure appearance is uncertain, so the throne scene is recorded as an unsure in-person candidate.2013-02-10February 09 20132013-02-09A photograph of a ceremony on a red and gold stage set inside a tent. Behind the stage stands a large gilded arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, with the male figure holding a trident and the female figure holding a long staff. In front, a seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded seat with hands raised in blessing, and a second seated figure in orange with a turban and garland sits on a golden throne beneath a small umbrella, with a candelabra beside it. A standing attendant in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at right. Below, devotees in white and orange clothing sit on green matting, many holding lit oil lamps and raising their hands in worship. a person cues are present for the seated figure on the throne, who wears a turban, rudraksha mala and garland, but the identity is uncertain.2013-02-12Photograph of a festival stage tent with red and orange draping and purple overhead fabric. Centre stage, a figure in an orange-red robe and matching head covering sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a small gold canopy, with trident-topped staffs (tridents) around the throne. Behind the throne stands a golden arched frame holding a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with white garlands and crowns, seated on a gold-yellow backdrop. Below, a seated figure wearing a red-and-white garland and gold necklaces sits on a gold seat before a red banner. Audience members, many in white and orange clothing, sit on the floor facing the stage, with loudspeakers and a camera on a tripod in front. A framed portrait is visible on the right side of the stage.2013-02-10