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A 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.

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A 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.2015-04-22April 22 20152015-04-22April 22 20152015-04-22A 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.2015-04-29April 22 20152015-04-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion, wearing a red-and-yellow marigold garland and gold necklaces. Beside him, on the left, a gilded throne holds a deity murti of a goddess in a green sari with a red blouse, adorned with a white bead necklace and a red-and-yellow garland. Between them stands a tall brass oil lamp and potted plants arranged around rocks, with a painted backdrop of a large tree and sculpted deity figures. The setting suggests a stage for a satsang or darshan.2015-04-26 +1 copiesA 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.2015-04-29October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesApril 29 20152015-04-29October 27 20142014-10-27 +3 copiesA 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 man seated on a gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-red turban, red-brown robe, pink flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, holds his palms together in anjali on a stage. Beside him at the right, a young man with long dark hair and bare upper body wears an orange dhoti and stands at a golden peetha-like arch, facing a decorated deity murti garlanded in red, white, yellow and purple flowers, with brass oil lamps on each side. Carved stone pillars with lion motifs and a painted goddess figure with raised hands frame the stage, and a microphone stands on the red carpet.2016-08-28 +1 copies