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Devotional scene before a golden arched shrine draped in orange and red cloth, where two crowned deity murti figures are seated on a red throne with ornate gold jewellery and garlands. In the foreground, a figure in rust-orange robes with a gold-edged sash stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a second figure in rust-orange robes with a wrapped sash stands beside him, facing the shrine. At the right edge, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange shawl stands at the shrine with hands low. A tray of flowers and offerings sits on the floor at lower left beside a white placard with coloured motifs.

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January 08 20142014-01-08 +1 copiesA ritual worship scene in an indoor hall with a golden arched canopy and orange and red draped backdrop. Three seated deity murti figures, adorned with gold crowns, garlands and jewelry, sit on a red-draped seat. A shaved-headed priest in rust-brown dhoti and shawl, with forehead tilak and bangles, offers a lit lamp and bell-like implement toward them. A tall man with long grey hair and beard, wearing an orange robe, stands at left observing. A poster with colourful rangoli-style circular motifs stands behind the priest, with a brass vessel and flowers on a white-draped table nearby. Ritual puja or aarti in progress.2014-01-08A temple-style stage set for a satsang, with a golden throne and an ornate golden deity murti or shrine behind, framed by garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers and gold foliage decorations. A seated man in orange-brown robes, a turban-like headdress, a large gold necklace and a white flower garland sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a red-cushioned golden throne. Behind him a standing attendant with bare upper body wears an orange-and-red dhoti and bangles, facing the shrine with a lamp. At right, another attendant in an orange dhoti and white body markings kneels with a bell or lamp at a microphone stand. Red curtains, brass oil lamps and yellow-and-red ceremonial banners complete the setting. a person cues: the seated man wears ornate gold jewellery, a garland and a turban-style headdress on the throne, but the appearance is not fully distinctive enough to confirm.2016-11-05A photograph of a temple-style ritual on a stage with a deep red curtain backdrop and golden foliage. At centre, a golden deity murti is adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers, with a golden crown-like head piece and a multicoloured canopy above. In front, a seated man in an orange-brown robe, a red-orange shawl, a saffron turban and a long garland of white flowers sits on a golden throne with his palms joined in greeting. To the left, a shirtless priest in orange dhoti stands performing aarti with a lamp toward the deity. To the right, a kneeling attendant in orange clothing holds a folded-hand pose beside an oil lamp. Brass lamps and ceremonial staffs flank the stage, with ornamental pennants at the sides.2016-11-04A photograph of a ceremonial stage set before a golden throne with a gilded arch and a deity murti adorned with garlands of red and white flowers. Seated on the golden throne is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a long white flower garland. A bare-chested man in orange dhoti stands at left holding a tall brass lamp, and another bare-chested attendant in orange kneels at right beside a black box. Brass oil lamps burn on a low platform in front, with fruit and offerings. Red curtains, ornate colourful canopy and gold foliage decorate the background.2016-11-04November 05 20162016-11-05January 11 20142014-01-11April 30 20152015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30Photograph in a hotel-style hall with a red patterned rug and a gold-framed throne behind draped red and white fabric. On the right, three large seated deity murti in red and gold garments, golden crowns and heavy beaded necklaces sit before an orange backdrop. A man in a brown-red dhoti and bare chest stands with a brass oil lamp, performing aarti toward the murti. To the left, an elderly man with white beard wears orange robes and rudraksha beads, hands joined in prayer. Another man in a red-brown dhoti and gold necklace stands with palms joined beside the throne.2014-01-08December 11 20092009-12-11Evening stage scene before a golden throne-shaped backdrop draped with red, pink, white and yellow garlands around a deity murti. A seated figure in a reddish-orange robe, orange turban and a white flower garland sits with hands pressed in namaskar on a red-cushioned golden peetha, with a ceremonial spear and an orange-and-gold parasol behind him. To the left a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and striped orange cloth stands holding a bell and a lamp. To the right a priest in orange garment kneels with folded hands beside a brass lamp stand. Red velvet curtains, gold leaf branches and brass oil lamps frame the stage. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though identity is uncertain.2016-11-04