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A decorated tent interior with orange and red fabric draping, where a seated figure in orange robes and a red-orange turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne beneath a golden canopy, wearing a pink-and-white garland and gold chain. Two large deity statues stand at left, one holding a trident and wearing a crown and garland, the other adorned with silver jewelry. A person in orange robes sits on a second golden seat behind, and a bald man in orange dhoti stands at right near a tiered brass lamp stand. Two flat-screen monitors and a red banner reading 'शिव पताकी' sit in front of the throne, with brass puja vessels and marigold petals on the floor.

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A tent interior lit with warm orange light, draped in red, orange and yellow fabrics. At left, large silver-and-gold deity murti of a male and female pair, with crowns, garlands and a trident, on a golden throne. Beside them, a seated woman in an orange sari wears a red flower garland and gold necklace, with a red banner reading शिव पार्वती behind her. At right, a bare-chested man in orange dhoti stands at a silver lamp stand with multiple flames, performing aarti. Gold kalasha and offerings sit on a low table in front, with a small oil lamp and brass vessels. Several seated devotees and a monitor are visible. Ritual puja setting.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10Inside a red and orange tent with golden thrones, a shaven-headed priest in saffron robes and white body markings stands at right holding a lit lamp (aarti) toward a golden throne. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron with a long garland and beaded necklaces. To the left, a large golden-framed shrine holds deity murtis with crowns and trident-like staffs, and a seated figure in saffron with an orange turban and garlands sits before it. Golden umbrellas, trident staffs and a kalasha-style decoration are present, with a television screen and seated attendees at lower left.2013-02-09A staged satsang on a golden throne in an orange-and-red tent. In the foreground, a seated man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a red turban, and rudraksha malas, with his hands raised in a gesture of address. Behind him, a large gilded deity murti with a trident and multiple arms, adorned with white silver jewellery and red garlands, looms over the stage. Beside the central throne, a second figure in an orange and pink robe sits on a gold chair, and further right, orange-clad sannyasis sit on the platform. A silver puja vessel and offerings lie on a white-draped table at lower left, and a small laptop sits at the front edge.2013-02-09Photograph 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.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10A photograph of a satsang stage draped in red and orange fabric with a golden arched frame. Two large deity murtis stand behind, one with a red turban and crown holding a trident and damaru-like emblem, the other in a crown with garlands and ornate necklaces. A seated figure in saffron robes, red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on a gilded throne in the centre, one hand raised in teaching gesture. To the right, another seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne flanked by ceremonial staffs and a golden parasol. To the left, an older bearded man in grey-brown robes sits on a gilded chair. Two monitors and a sound setup stand at the front, with a golden puja vessel with flowers in the foreground. Several seated attendees are partly visible at the edges.2013-02-08February 14 20132013-02-14A photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a festival setting, with a golden ornate throne at right. A man with short dark hair in orange robes sits on the golden throne, his bare feet resting on a low platform where two women in orange garments are performing a foot-washing or padapuja ritual, one pouring from a vessel and another holding a plate. Behind them, a golden deity murti of two standing figures holds a trident and staff. Several seated monastics in orange and rudraksha malas sit at left, and two large screens show a live feed of other people. A small framed photo rests on a red box at right. The scene is busy with trident-topped staffs and a tall decorative banner.2013-02-15A satsang held in a red-draped tent with a golden ornate throne at centre. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on the throne with a golden trident placed beside it and a golden parasol overhead. A deity murti in blue and gold garments with a flower garland stands at left on a white-covered table laden with brass lamps and vessels. Several women in orange and white saris sit on green mats around brass plates of offerings, and a shaved-headed devotee in white sits at the lower edge. Monitors and cables are set up at right for live broadcast. Appearance-based candidate on the throne: a person, seated with rudraksha mala, garland and orange robe.2013-02-06February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10