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A photograph of a stage in a hall with a golden throne backed by a painted temple backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the throne with a red-and-gold back cushion, and a golden umbrella stands above. To the right, a golden seat holds a garlanded object beneath a colourful fringed umbrella. Seven women in saris sit on the floor in front of the stage: one in blue, one in green, one in pink, and one in yellow, along with others in magenta and pink. Two younger performers in blue and pink costumes stand near the front, one holding a small object, while the women offer items and bow. Gold staffs flank the throne.

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November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05Indoor ritual scene in a temple-style hall with a large golden throne at the back, seated on it a figure in saffron-orange robes with a crown-like headpiece and garlands, flanked by golden standards and a trident. In front of the throne, women in colourful saris (red, pink, blue, yellow) stand and kneel, one in a blue sari and another in pink offering items, with devotees in white and orange seated in the foreground. To the right a rainbow-coloured umbrella shelters a golden seat holding a deity murti decorated with flower garlands. Backdrop shows a painted temple gopuram image and blue curtains.2010-11-05A photo of a festive ritual on a raised stage in a temple hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne wears saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala, with a gold trident and gold ceremonial staffs beside him. A young girl in a golden crown and blue robe holds a small wand and a garland, while a girl in an orange-red dress raises her hand in blessing. Several women in pink, blue, green and yellow saris kneel in the foreground, some holding small brass lamps. Behind them, a deity murti is decorated with white and red flower garlands under a gold canopy and a multicoloured umbrella. Flower garlands and a shrine backdrop fill the scene.2010-11-05A cultural performance on a stage in an ashram hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and a floral garland draped over the seat, with ceremonial fans and a staff beside it. Before the throne, several performers in colourful costume act out a scene: a young figure in blue and gold with a gold crown plays a flute, and women in blue, red, pink and yellow saris kneel or stand on an orange cloth. Seated audience members with their backs to the camera watch from the foreground, and a photographer stands at the left edge. A backdrop shows painted deity figures and a temple gopuram.2010-11-05Four young women in colourful saris stand on an orange-and-blue runner in front of a golden throne, each holding sheets of paper and some holding microphones, reading or speaking together. The woman at centre-right wears a blue sari with silver necklaces, the woman at left wears a red sari with gold embroidery, the woman at right wears a yellow-orange sari, and a fourth in red-orange stands between them. Behind them an ornate golden throne with a canopy holds a seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap, flanked by golden staffs and a multicoloured parasol. To the right stands a golden palanquin-like peetha decorated with flower garlands around a deity murti. The setting is a stage in an indoor temple hall with dark drapes and a white-tiled platform.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05Photograph of a cultural dance performance on an orange cloth before a golden ornate throne. A young woman stands centre in a blue velvet tunic over red trousers, a pink and red shawl draped over her shoulders, a flower garland with pink and white blooms around her neck, and a decorated crown-like headpiece, holding a small brass object. To the right, a second young woman in a pink satin sari with gold border kneels with her hands raised near her face. Behind them is a gold-framed throne with floral garlands, and a gold deity murti with a garland sits on a golden stand under a multicoloured parasol. Scattered flower petals lie on the cloth.2010-11-05A seated figure on a golden throne with a red cushion and a canopy with red, yellow and green fringe is decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands; the figure wears a blue garment and a beaded necklace. Around the front of the throne, about eight devotees sit on an orange carpet with blue-and-purple mats, several in white and cream saris, one in a yellow-bordered sari, one wearing orange, one with a long plait. They hold small brass plates, lamps and offerings, appearing to perform a puja or aarti. A microphone stands at the lower right, and a dark blue curtain and a white wall with a window form the backdrop.2010-12-26April 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a temple-style stage set up for a satsang. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a golden throne under a yellow canopy, flanked by garlanded deity murti and golden lion-shaped vahana figures. Several people in white and cream clothing sit on the floor before the throne, some holding small brass plates, while a man in white dhoti and shawl sits at a microphone on the left. Garlands of marigolds decorate the altars and pillars, and a fabric backdrop with stone-pillared temple imagery frames the stage.2010-11-19