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A photograph of a ceremonial stage at an indoor event. A woman in an orange sari on the left raises her palms in greeting, while a man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl sits cross-legged on a red-draped platform with hands folded. Several seated people in white and orange clothing sit behind him, and a standing figure in orange robes appears at the back. On the right, a large ornate canopy of white flowers and red, yellow and purple garlands frames a throne-like seat, with floral offerings and a small brass pot nearby. Brass lamps and green palm leaves lie on the red cloth in the foreground. A person in white records the scene with a camera at left.

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Photo of an indoor ritual on a raised red-carpeted stage in a tent-like hall. A seated man in white dhoti and orange shawl sits cross-legged at the front with a group of seated disciples in white and orange clothing behind him. A standing man in orange robes stands at left, and a woman in orange garments stands nearby. On the right, a large ornate throne decorated with white flower garlands in yellow, purple and red is set against a dark curtain. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, fruit, banana leaves and coconuts sit before the stage. Women in red and orange saris sit at lower right, and a white fan is in the foreground.2008-01-01Indoor ritual hall with a red curtain and a floral-decorated throne-like seat garlanded with white and multicoloured flower strings, a red heart-shaped motif on the backdrop. A saffron-robed man stands at left in orange and red cloth, facing the seated group, holding a ceremonial item. Seated on a pink-and-red mat, several children and young people wear white and cream traditional clothing, some with orange sashes and flowers in their hair. A sannyasi-style man in orange robes sits near the throne. Palm fronds, a brass plate with fruit, and a pedestal fan are in the foreground.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A stage ceremony with a red-carpeted platform and purple draped backdrop. Two figures in saffron and orange robes stand at the left, one with long dark hair, the other bald with a bare-shouldered wrap, walking toward a decorated central seat. The seat is covered with white flowers, a large red heart-shaped floral piece, and a garland of white and colourful blossoms, topped by a golden canopy. Several young women in white and pink saris with flowers in their hair sit cross-legged on the floor at right, while a few men in white sit at left. A microphone stands in front of the seat, with flower petals scattered on the floor and small offerings and fruit nearby.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a temple-style stage with a red-draped floor and dark curtains, showing a group of people in orange and white ritual clothing seated and standing during a ceremony. On the right, a large decorated throne or peetha is garlanded with white flowers, marigolds and red fabric, with a golden canopy above. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari sits with her back to the camera, and a woman in orange stands at left holding a brass plate of offerings. Brass and banana-leaf vessels with fruit, yellow offerings and mango leaves sit on the red floor, and a white fan and palm fronds are at the front. A microphone stands near the throne.2008-01-01Indoor satsang on a stage draped with dark blue curtains. A tall man in a saffron-orange robe stands beside a throne canopy decorated with white flower garlands and a red cushioned seat, extending his right arm as if addressing the gathering. Seated on the floor in front are devotees in white and orange clothes, some wearing garlands and rudraksha malas. A man in orange with a beard and mala stands at the far left back, and a small white flower-decorated stage platform, brass lamps and baskets sit in the foreground. A standing fan is visible near the throne.2008-01-01A photograph of a ritual on a raised stage with a red-carpeted platform in front of a blue curtain. A decorated deity murti or seated figure sits under an ornate golden canopy, framed by flower garlands in orange, yellow and pink. A row of about twelve young men in white kurtas with orange shawls sits at left on the stage, with plant pots and fruit offerings in front of them. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe stands at the deity with a hand raised, while a second orange-clad man stands beside him. At right, a man in orange holds a woven basket of offerings and two women in red and orange saris stand nearby, with a man in white holding a camera at the far right. The scene looks like a puja or abhishekam with offerings.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A satsang stage in a hall with a dark blue draped backdrop. A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment sits on an ornate throne canopy decorated with white and multicolour flower garlands and a red heart-shaped emblem, speaking into a microphone. Around the stage, rows of young girls in pink and white traditional dress sit on the floor with long hair in braids, several holding papers or notebooks. Men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls sit to the left, and a bearded man in orange stands at the back near a cameraman in white. Brass pots and banana-leaf or woven baskets of fruit sit at the lower left, with flower petals scattered on the pink-tiled floor.2008-01-01Photograph of a ceremony hall at a temple-style stage. A woman in a red blouse and orange sari stands at left with hands joined. In the foreground a shaved-headed person in orange robes sits with back to camera, and a child with folded hands sits at far left. On the raised red-draped dais, several people in white and orange robes sit in a row, with a central figure in white and orange cloth seated before a flower-garlanded throne with a golden canopy and red cushion. A potted palm sits at the right edge of the stage, and a red-and-purple curtain hangs behind. A banner in the corner reads . Ritual setting consistent with a satsang or puja2008-01-01