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A seated central figure in a deep red-maroon robe sits on an ornate throne-like chair on a raised stage, with a red-and-gold attendant lamp and offerings nearby. Behind and around the stage are large blue deity murti, one a multi-armed blue Shiva holding a trident with a red rudraksha mala, and two decorated seated murti in orange garlands at right. Seated devotees in white, cream, orange and teal clothing sit on the platform and the floor below, some with red shawls, as a satsang-style gathering unfolds in a gilded hall. Foreground participants sit with papers and water bottles, and a tiered silver lamp stand stands on the red carpet near a brass lamp.

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December 27 20152015-12-27December 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall with a stage. On the raised platform, a figure in orange-maroon robes sits on an ornate throne-like chair at the back centre, with several people in white and red-bordered clothing and saris seated before him. A large painted blue deity image with a trident, rudraksha mala and multiple arms stands at left, and two garlanded deity murtis with orange and marigold garlands sit at right. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes with a shaved head sits with a brass pot and papers, and a silver oil lamp with multiple tiers stands on the floor, surrounded by rose petals on cloth. Several people sit cross-legged on the floor, including a woman in an orange sari and a man in white. The setting suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2015-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copiesA large hall during a seated satsang on a raised platform draped with cream cloth. At the centre, a robed figure in maroon sits on a dark throne-style chair with a brass lamp beside him. Around him, rows of devotees sit cross-legged, many in white, cream, turquoise and green clothing with red sashes. In front, a bald man in orange-red robes sits on the floor. To the left stands a blue-skinned deity murti of Shiva holding a trident and drum, with a rudraksha-beaded garland. Two decorated murtis on the right are garlanded with orange marigolds. A screen on the left shows a crowd. Offerings of rose petals and a tiered brass stand lie on the cloth.2015-12-27 +1 copiesA ceremonial gathering in a hall with a large blue Shiva murti holding a trident and damaru-like objects, flanked by decorated pillars and a second deity figure garlanded with orange flowers on the right. A seated figure in a red-maroon robe sits on an ornate throne on a raised stage. Around the stage, devotees in white and saffron clothes sit on mats and cushions, some with rudraksha malas and marked foreheads; a man in an orange dhoti at lower left performs ritual work near a small brass vessel. Red and orange flower petals are scattered on the cloth-covered stage. A screen at upper left shows a smaller image of people in white. Many people are visible in the seated assembly.2015-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copiesA seated figure on a large gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests and ornate golden panels sits at the top of a red-draped hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, a saffron-orange wrap and a long beaded mala with gold ornaments. Around the throne, a seated congregation in white and orange-red shawls faces him, with several people in front holding offerings and palms together. Women in white and yellow saris sit on the floor in the foreground, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The setting looks like a satsang or puja with devotees seated in rows. Several people are visible in the front rows, about twenty to thirty in total, and the gathering is visible at the back and sides as well.2015-10-26