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A photograph of a ritual stage with a richly ornamented deity murti seated within a jewelled arch, draped in gold cloth and garlanded with pearls and red floral decoration. To the left, a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth holds up a lit oil lamp toward the murti. A bronze standing figure holding a lamp stands in the foreground. To the right, a bearded man with long hair, a crown and ochre-red robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a staff beside him. A gold-framed stand and red draped backdrop complete the setting.

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A photograph of a temple stage with a golden-throne setting. On the left, a bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti and shawl holds a lit aarti lamp toward an ornate deity murti framed by an arched, jewel-decorated backdrop with a gold garland. A small bronze figure stands in front of the murti and a brass kalasha-style vessel rests on a table. On the right, a man in orange-saffron robes, a gold crown and gold armbands sits on a large gold-carved throne (peetha) with hands folded in namaste, a microphone on a stand before him. Red velvet curtains hang behind, and a patterned carpet covers the floor.2017-08-19August 19 20172017-08-19August 19 20172017-08-19A photograph of a ceremonial stage. On the right, a seated man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved cobra-hood backrest and red cushions, a microphone stand nearby. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha-style necklace, arm bands, and a gold crown-like headpiece, with a gold cane-like rod beside him. A small silver table with a cup sits in front of the throne. On the left, a gold-framed deity murti adorned with jeweled garlands and a jeweled arch stands beside a bronze lamp-bearing figure. The background has a deep red curtain and golden panelling. The man has distinctive long hair and ornate adornments, a person presence, though appearance is not fully certain.2017-08-19A photograph of a temple stage. On the left, a decorated deity murti stands within an ornate arched shrine with gold and jewelled panels, wearing a pearl garland and a golden skirt. A small bronze figure stands in front. At left edge, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti holds a lit oil lamp. On the right, a man with long hair, a gold crown and orange-red robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a gold throne with red cushions. A gold chandelier hangs above, and a silver side table stands nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, a gold crown, orange-red robes, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments.2017-08-19A seated man in a golden ornate throne with a gilded arch and red velvet cushions performs an anjali mudra with palms pressed together before his chest. He wears an orange-red shawl, a saffron-orange turban-like cap with a gold pointed crest, a gold necklace and a white flower garland. Behind him stands a decorated deity murti framed by wreaths of pink, red and white flowers and gold leaves. Golden lamps, a brass trident and decorated flag banners flank the stage, with carved stone pillars and a red curtain behind. A small table holds a framed picture. The stage setting suggests a satsang discourse.2016-11-05October 11 20162016-10-11A seated man in a rust-red robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, wearing a pink garland and gold necklace, with hands resting on red cushions and eyes lowered. Beside him, a young priest in an orange dhoti and bare upper body holds a brass oil lamp and bell before a decorated deity murti framed by a large arc of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Behind the throne is a carved golden backdrop with a four-armed deity relief, and a golden trident stands at the left edge. The setting is a temple-style stage with red drapes and carved pillars.2016-08-28September 02 20162016-09-02August 08 20162016-08-08September 02 20162016-09-02A photograph of a temple-style stage with red velvet curtains. On the left, a priest in orange dhoti stands bare-chested, holding a lamp aloft toward a gold-framed deity murti with a crown and bejewelled garments, set on a green cloth. On the right, a large throne is draped in red, yellow and multicolour marigold garlands, with a seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads, hands folded in namaste and a face covered by a veil. Silver lion figures flank the throne, and a golden standing figure stands between the two. A visible logo appears in the top left corner.2017-11-26