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A dimly lit evening gathering at an outdoor stage, with a large gold-and-green backdrop showing a central deity murti under an arch, flanked by two white dove emblems and floral garlands. Many seated devotees in the foreground hold up small lit oil lamps or candles. Near the right edge a standing figure in orange clothing speaks or performs at a microphone. The scene suggests an evening satsang or celebration with flowers and lamps arranged on a decorated dais.

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January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A dimly lit hall at night shows a fire ritual on a raised stage. A large portrait of a bearded man in a white turban and white garments hangs in the background, and a small bright flame burns at the centre of a stepped altar. Priests in orange and saffron clothing sit on either side of the altar, one tending the fire. A deity murti. Several rows of seated devotees fill the foreground, their silhouettes lit faintly by the lamps.2006-10-21December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a festive ceremonial hall lit with green and magenta stage lights, showing a golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne-like altar draped with garlands and flower arrangements. Brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels flank the altar on blue-draped tables. In the foreground, a large seated crowd in orange and saffron clothing faces the stage, with a few people in white attire near the altar, some holding small lamps. The walls are decorated with silver-edged arches and white dove motifs.2009-01-01Evening aarti in an indoor hall before a stage backdrop of a mountain landscape and a temple. On a central throne sits a deity murti in red and gold with garlands, flanked by golden lamp stands and a bold blue figure painted at the right. Foreground devotees, many in orange and red garments, hold lit oil lamps, their backs to the camera, and a man bare-chested in white dhoti sits at left. A video camera on a tripod records from the stage side. No identifiable a person figure is visible on the throne.2017-02-05A satsang in a large orange-draped tent with a gilded throne and a backdrop holding a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a female companion figure above. A saffron-robed man stands in front of the throne holding a ritual object, facing the seated audience. Many devotees sit on green mats in white dhotis and white clothing, some in orange and blue, while others hold lit lamps or flowers. Cameras and a cameraman with a camera on his shoulder film the event at the right side. Ceremonial banners with blue and gold trim hang from tall poles. Strong crowd presence in the foreground, with a seated figure on the throne area receiving devotion.2013-02-12A photograph of a large open-air stage at a festive event, decorated with a bright yellow backdrop framed by white floral garlands and red and green motifs. At center, a figure in a white robe stands before a golden ornate canopy and a decorated throne-like seat, with a large floral arrangement in front. Around the stage, many people in white dhotis and kurtas, saffron and orange robes, and colourful saris in pink, red and purple gather and stand. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands at right near several figures in white. In the foreground, a dense crowd of devotees in white, orange and teal clothing watches, and oil lamps are lit along the stage edge. Hanging lights and a white draped ceiling frame the scene.2009-01-01Photograph of a ritual event in a hall with a stage backdrop showing a mountain landscape and a large painted deity figure with dark blue skin and fierce expression on the right. On a gold-framed throne at centre sits a deity murti in red and gold garments. A man in saffron-orange dress stands at the left of the stage, one arm extended toward the murti in a gesture of offering. Seated audience members in front face the stage, many bare-backed with white or orange cloths, some holding small oil lamps lit with flames. Others wear orange and red garments; long dark hair is braided. Gold kalasha-style stands flank the throne. Two cameras on tripods and speakers are visible at the sides. White ceiling fans and curtains frame the scene. The mood is devotional, with people seated in rows gazing toward the stage.2017-02-05A stage-side view of an indoor ceremony where a large group of men in white ritual clothes sit on the floor facing a raised platform. Several people in the foreground hold small lit oil lamps or flames near their faces, with lit wicks visible. On the stage, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gold ornate throne before a backdrop painted with a temple gopuram and deity murti. Other figures in white sit beside the platform. Stage lights, a fan, a curtain and video cameras are visible. The scene suggests a satsang or aarti gathering, with the lamps held by devotees.2010-10-29Wide view of a hall filled with seated devotees in white and yellow clothing facing a raised stage. On the stage, a man in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a decorative canopy, flanked by brass lamps and vases of flowers. Behind him are large decorative panels with Om and other symbols, and green stage lighting. The audience is dense, with many people in white kurtas and orange-trimmed scarves in the foreground, and a few people in colourful shirts at the right. A white ceiling canopy and a speaker are visible at the right edge. Setting suggests a satsang or discourse. a person candidate appearance: long hair and orange robes on the throne, but the figure is small and distant, so identity is uncertain.2008-12-28