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A stage ceremony with deity murtis flanking a central seated figure. On the left stands a dark deity murti draped in a pale blue cloth and garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strands; on the right a gold-crowned deity murti in pink and gold garments stands in a gold arch framed with yellow and orange garlands. In the centre a seated man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits on a throne heaped with a rainbow-striped flower garland, with decorative lion-like figures at its base and a red-and-gold backdrop behind. A dense audience of mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis and white shirts sits cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, with some wearing rudraksha-style neck cords.

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A photograph of a ceremonial hall with a red curtain backdrop. On a raised stage, a seated man in orange robes sits centrally on a throne-like seat decorated with multicoloured marigold and flower garlands, with a microphone stand before him. Flanking him are two deity murtis in gold-framed arched niches, each draped in flower garlands, one in orange cloth. A large crowd of mostly bare-chested or white-clad devotees sits cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, with several men in white dhotis and some in saffron. A video camera on a tripod is visible at the right edge of the stage.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A ceremonial hall with a deep red curtain backdrop shows a central seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching turban, seated on a raised dais on a red cushioned seat before a flower-garlanded throne decorated with yellow, red and green marigold and leaf garlands. Flanking the centre are two deity murti in gilded arched shrines: one on the left in a blue-draped niche, and one on the right wearing a gold crown and pink garments with a yellow cloth and marigold garlands. Below, a large seated audience of men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with sacred threads sit on the floor facing the stage, with some children at the front left; a video camera on a tripod sits at the edge of the stage. The seated central figure is an appearance-unclear candidate; no name is printed in the frame.2017-11-11A photograph of a temple-style hall with a red curtain and gold-framed niches. On a raised stage, a seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on a flower-decorated throne, with a crown-like headpiece and a rudraksha-style necklace. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers adorn the throne. Flanking him are two deity murtis in decorated niches: one on the left and one on the right in orange and gold drapery with garlands. In front, a large audience of mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis sits on the floor, facing the stage. Video cameras on tripods stand at the sides. The orange-robed seated figure has distinctive long hair and saffron attire, matching the page's reference to a person, so this is a probable appearance-based identification.2017-11-11A photograph of a devotional hall with a red draped backdrop and gold-framed shrine arches. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a headcloth sits cross-legged on a raised dais in front of a garlanded throne decorated with yellow and multicoloured flowers. Deity murti stand in the flanking gold arches, one on the left with a pink and white garland and one on the right in a pink sari with a crown and garlands. A camera on a tripod and stage lights are at the left edge. Around 20 people in white and orange clothing sit on the floor facing the stage, many with hair in braids, some seen from behind. The page describes a 2017 discourse, but the seated man is an unsure candidate from appearance alone.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11Photo of a stage in a temple hall before a seated audience of men with shaved heads and bare upper bodies, many wearing white dhotis and rudraksha-like necklaces. Center stage a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban-style headwear sits on a flower-decorated throne draped in red, green and multicolored garlands, with an ornate arch behind. Flanking the throne are two gilded shrine alcoves: on the left a deity murti draped in a blue cloth and garlands, on the right a deity murti in pink and gold clothing with a crown and a long garland. Red curtains hang behind the stage, a camera is mounted on a tripod in front, and a small purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2017-11-11November 26 20172017-11-26November 27 20172017-11-27November 25 20172017-11-25November 26 20172017-11-26November 27 20172017-11-27