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A photograph of a ceremonial stage. On the left, a bare-chested priest in orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands barefoot, holding a brass lamp toward a large golden cobra-hooded deity murti seated on a golden base, adorned with multicoloured flower garlands. Beside it, a seated figure on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe, orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and garland, sits with palms pressed in namaste. A potted plant and a pile of stones are at the centre, and a large painted tree backdrop fills the background, with a dark red velvet curtain behind the deity.

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A stage ceremony with a gold-and-colored snake-hooded deity murti (Nagakanya-style serpent canopy) draped in marigold and multicolored garlands, seated before maroon velvet drapes and a painted forest backdrop. A priest in a bald head, rust-red dhoti and shawl stands at left holding a lit oil lamp aarti toward the murti with a small bell in his other hand. At right, a figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with hands folded in namaste, wearing a pink flower garland and a gold necklace; the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate with only partial cues, so identity is uncertain. Rocks and potted plants sit at the stage edge.2015-04-29April 29 20152015-04-29A photograph of a temple-style stage. On the left, a bald man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with sacred ash markings, stands holding a lit oil lamp with a brass handle toward a large golden naga-hooded throne at centre, which holds a deity murti in red and orange cloth draped with multicoloured flower garlands. A seated figure at right, in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, wears a pink garland and gold ornaments and sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a golden throne before a painted backdrop of a large tree. Green potted plants and a pile of grey stones sit on the floor, with maroon velvet curtains behind. Several people are visible in the scene, including the lamp-bearer and the seated figure.2015-04-29A photograph of a stage set with a golden throne holding a deity murti decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and a green silk garment, with a standing priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl at left, waving a lamp toward the murti. At right, a seated figure wearing an orange-red turban, red robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold ornate throne with a tiger-striped cushion, hands pressed together in namaste. A potted plant arrangement and rocks sit between them, and a backdrop shows a large banyan tree. A pink sequined cloth covers the murti's base.2015-04-22Photograph of a stage shrine with a gilded peetha and a golden swan-headed canopy hung with green and yellow garlands. A bald priest in a rust-red dhoti with a gold border stands at left, holding a lamp, facing a seated figure at right. The seated figure wears an orange turban and orange robes, with a red-and-white garland, and has hands folded in namaskar before a gilded throne with a sculpted deity behind it. A deity murti stands in the shrine at left. Potted plants, rocks and a painted forest backdrop fill the stage, with a white electric fan in front.2015-04-24A stage scene with a gilded golden throne holding a deity murti dressed in a green silk garment and draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a jewelled crown and necklaces. A bald priest in orange-brown robes with a gold border stands at left facing the murti, in a pose of worship. At right, a person in an orange-red turban and matching robes, with rudraksha-style beads and flower garlands, sits on an ornate golden throne with palms pressed together in namaste. Potted plants and rocks sit between them, with a painted banyan-tree backdrop and maroon velvet drapes behind. The floor is covered with a green carpet.2015-04-22A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a red velvet backdrop and a large painted backdrop of a leafy tree. On the left, a bald priest in a rust-red dhoti with gold border and a bare shoulder holds a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti seated on a golden throne with a gold-edged arch, decorated with a multicolour garland of yellow, red and green flowers. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on a gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, with hands in a gesture of greeting. Brass lamps stand among potted plants and rocks in the foreground, with a carved stone figure of a couple beside the seated figure.2015-04-26A stage at a satsang with a gold ornate throne and a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, hands folded in namaste, wearing a red-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace; the seat has a tiger-skin cover. Behind is a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree and a bronze-toned statue of a deity pair. To the left, a standing priest with a shaved head, in rust-red robes with gold borders, faces a golden-framed deity murti draped in red, yellow and green garlands. Brass oil lamps and potted plants sit in the foreground with rocks. The seated figure is shown as a person, whose appearance is consistent with the page, but is seated on a throne with ceremonial dress; identification is uncertain.2015-04-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne at left, backed by a gilded relief of a multi-armed deity. A seated man in a red-maroon turban and maroon robe, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, holds his hands together in front of a microphone stand while speaking. At right, a larger golden deity murti of Ganesha is adorned with a golden multi-headed snake hood, pink and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, seated on a golden platform. A priest in white dhoti with an orange-saffron cloth stands at right holding a ritual vessel near the idol. Brass oil lamps stand beside the idol, and red curtains with saffron-yellow banners frame the scene. The seated man is a person by appearance cues of distinctive turban and garlands, but identity is uncertain.2016-09-04A stage set for a satsang with a large backdrop photograph of a banyan-like tree and a potted-plant arrangement with rocks in front. On the right, a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion wears an orange turban and orange robe, with red and white garlands and a beaded necklace, hands folded in greeting; an appearance-based candidate, a person, sits here. A bald priest in a rust-red dhoti with gold border stands at center-left, holding a brass lamp with lit flame toward a gold-and-red garlanded deity murti on a gold throne-like seat at left. A tall brass lamp stand stands near the rocks. Mostly warm, rich colours of gold, maroon and green.2015-04-26October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesApril 22 20152015-04-22