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A photograph of a temple-style stage set for a satsang or ritual. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp in both hands toward a gilded throne. Seated on the golden throne is a bearded man wearing a rust-red turban, a gold necklace and a white flower garland, his hands raised in a blessing gesture. Behind the throne, a deity murti adorned with garlands of red, yellow and pink flowers stands under a gold arch. At right, a younger man in orange cloth kneels with hands folded near a microphone. Red curtains, brass lamps and gold foliage frame the scene, and painted banners hang at the sides. Appearance-based identification of the seated man is uncertain, so no identity is asserted.

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November 04 20162016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04Ceremonial scene on a raised stage before a gilded throne draped with red and pink garland strands, with a golden deity murti at its centre flanked by smaller figures. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe, a red turban and a long beaded garland sits on the golden peetha with his palms joined in greeting, a pale microphone stand beside him. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the centre, appearance-based cues including the red turban and ornate saffron clothing. A bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti stands on the left, holding a vessel and pouring or offering, while another bare-chested devotee with long hair, folded hands and a saffron cloth kneels at right. Gold lamp stands, maroon drapes, gold leaf decorations and saffron flags frame the stage.2016-11-04A ceremonial stage with a golden throne (peetha) at centre, decorated with pink, red and green flower garlands and gold foliage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, orange turban and a gold necklace with a flower garland sits with palms joined in greeting. Behind the throne stands a deity murti draped in flowers. A shirtless attendant in orange dhoti on the left swings a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the throne, and another shirtless attendant in orange cloth on the right sits with hands folded. Gold lamp stands, a trident and red-and-gold banners frame the stage against maroon curtains, with painted panels of robed figures behind the throne.2016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04A 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 gilded throne (peetha) with a golden canopy and a deity murti decorated with red, yellow and pink garlands. A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white garland and rudraksha-style beads. To the left, a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti holds a lit lamp or offering toward the throne, and to the right a young attendant in orange dhoti kneels with folded hands. Red velvet curtains, brass oil lamps and yellow-and-red festoons frame the stage. Pictured in the title is an ancient ritual setting with offerings and garlands. Printed copyright and source text appears in the corner.2016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04Photograph of a stage ceremony in a hall with deep red drapes and gold decorations. A seated figure in a red-brown robe with a red-and-gold turban and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind him rises a golden canopy and a flower-garlanded deity murti with red and orange garlands. A bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti stands at left pointing toward the throne, and a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth kneels at right beside a long staff. Brass oil lamps burn on the floor in front, with a small offering tray. a person: the seated figure wears a turban, a white flower garland, and saffron-red robes, cues consistent with the page label for the event.2016-11-04A photograph of a temple-style ceremony on a raised stage before a deep red curtain and gold ornamental arch. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with hands pressed together in namaste, a garland of marigolds and pink flowers draped across his shoulders. Behind him stands a golden deity murti decorated with garlands in red, yellow and white, flanked by gold decorations and a kalasha-like canopy. On the left a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti holds a lamp in an aarti gesture toward the deity. On the right a kneeling attendant with long hair in orange cloth sits with hands folded. Gold-tipped staves, ceremonial fans with embroidered borders and painted banners frame the scene.2016-11-04A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a satsang with a golden throne at centre, where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala with a garland sits with palms joined in namaste before a microphone. Behind him stands a deity murti decorated with red and pink flower garlands and a golden canopy. To the left, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti holds a lit lamp toward the throne, and to the right a young attendant in orange kneels with joined hands. Maroon curtains, golden foliage and decorated umbrellas frame the scene. a person: the seated figure on the throne wears saffron robes, a turban and rudraksha, cues consistent with the page's attribution.2016-11-04