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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.

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April 22 20152015-04-22A 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.2015-04-22A 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.2015-04-26April 22 20152015-04-22November 24 20172017-11-24A stage set for a satsang with a large backdrop photograph of a banyan-like tree and a potted-plant arrangement with rocks in front. On the right, a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion wears an orange turban and orange robe, with red and white garlands and a beaded necklace, hands folded in greeting; an appearance-based candidate, a person, sits here. A bald priest in a rust-red dhoti with gold border stands at center-left, holding a brass lamp with lit flame toward a gold-and-red garlanded deity murti on a gold throne-like seat at left. A tall brass lamp stand stands near the rocks. Mostly warm, rich colours of gold, maroon and green.2015-04-26A 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 26 20152015-04-26A photograph inside a hall with a dark red curtain backdrop and a painted forest scene. On the left, a seated figure in a red and orange garment with a red cap sits on a tiger-skin-like cloth amid potted plants and rocks; beside it stands a golden statue of a seated figure with a companion. On the right, a golden bull statue draped in a garland of flowers stands before a gilded arched shrine. A man in an orange-red dhoti and bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp toward the shrine, while brass lamps stand nearby. The scene suggests a puja or aarti being performed.2015-02-24A stage shrine with a golden Nandi bull and a deity murti draped in a garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers. A bald priest in a red-brown dhoti with gold borders stands at left, holding a lit lamp toward the bull. At right, a seated man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a pink flower garland and gold necklace, sits with palms pressed together on a gold throne covered with a tiger-skin cloth. Potted plants, rocks and a brass lamp fill the centre, and a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree with a small golden figure sits behind them. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by orange turban, ornate gold jewellery and garland, and throne seating.2015-04-27Photograph of a temple-style stage. On the left, a seated figure in orange-red robes and a red head covering sits with hands pressed in prayer on a tiger-skin seat, surrounded by rocks and potted green plants, with a painted forest backdrop and a golden sculpture of a seated deity with a child figure behind. Center right, a golden deity murti on a deer-shaped base is decorated with multicoloured garlands, a crown and a gold arched canopy. On the right, a bald priest in orange-red robes stands with a lit lamp beside brass oil lamps on a red-and-white carpet.2015-02-24October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copies