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Devotees sit on a red-carpeted stage before a large painted backdrop of a fiery sunset over a volcanic-looking mountain with a flame at its peak. On a flower-decorated central seat, a robed figure sits with hands joined in namaskar, framed by red and white garlands and marigolds. In the foreground, two seated people wear saffron-orange robes with maroon borders, one with long dark hair seen from behind. Others in white and pale clothing sit with palms pressed together, and women in patterned saris sit at left. Air coolers and standing fans flank the stage. a person presence is uncertain from appearance; the seated figure is not confidently identified.

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August 16 20092009-08-16A photograph of a stage event in front of a large painted backdrop of a fiery sunset over a volcanic-looking mountain, with a black Shivalinga-like pillar at left and a flame at the peak. A person in an ornate gold and cream seat, with a pale turban-style head covering and a long pink-and-white flower garland, sits with hands pressed together in namaskar on a golden throne with floral decorations and a small oil lamp beside it. Petals or flower confetti fall through the air above. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with dark curly hair stands on red-carpeted steps, raising one arm toward the throne. Several seated devotees in white and dark clothing sit at the bottom edge, and two fans stand at the sides of the stage.2009-08-16Stage ceremony in an open hall with a large backdrop printed with a smiling long-haired figure against a sunset over mountains. A man in an orange robe with a flower garland stands at right holding a lit lamp (aarti) toward an ornate decorated throne with garlands, flanked by blue draped cloth and ceremonial poles. Seated on the stage, men in white and orange robes and women in white sit with hands pressed together in prayer. Brass and offering vessels with fruit and flowers sit at the front. The seated figure on the throne is not visible. Visible people are not clearly identifiable as a person from appearance; the standing lamp-bearer is a devotee or priest in orange.2006-12-28August 16 20092009-08-16Photograph of an indoor ceremony in a hall with a yellow painted backdrop depicting mountains, trees and a peacock, and a central raised dais draped in red carpet. On the dais sits a deity murti or altar decorated with a flower garland and a shiva linga motif above it, with a small throne-like seat. A ceremonial fire or oil lamp flame burns at the foot of the red steps, held by a man in white clothes kneeling near the front. Dozens of seated devotees in white and pastel saris and kurtas face the stage, with a few standing near the back. Ceiling fans and speakers are visible at the sides. No identifiable person is clearly visible on the dais; the central figure is a statue or murti.2007-12-15August 16 20092009-08-16May 10 20122012-05-10Photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an indoor hall with a yellow painted backdrop of mountains, clouds and trees. A central raised platform holds a decorated deity murti or shrine framed by white flower garlands, with a red carpet leading toward it. A visible lit flame in a fire pit or lamp stand sits on the red carpet beside a kneeling priest in white clothing who appears to be conducting a puja. Many devotees in white and cream clothes sit on the floor on both sides, some in saffron-toned dress, with ceiling fans and speakers visible. Overhead lights and a blue draped valance frame the hall.2007-12-15July 01 20092009-07-01Stage scene in an assembly hall with a painted blue backdrop and a white mountain-like painted set piece on the left. A young man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of flowers, while a bald man in orange robes stands beside him. A woman in a red-orange sari with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at right holding her hands together. A man in white stands at far left near the mountain set, and another man in orange kneels at the stage edge. A golden trident stands behind the throne, and a seated audience in white and orange fills the foreground. A ceiling fan is visible at upper right.2009-07-01December 28 20062006-12-28A photograph of a ceremonial stage set up with draped curtains in red, blue and multicoloured patterns, and a large backdrop showing a sunset over a mountain with lit buildings. A seated person in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with white flower garlands and a canopy, holding a microphone and a sheet of paper. In front, a devotee in white prostrates on the floor scattered with rose petals, while other people in white sit on the floor and a woman in a white sari sits at the right edge. Brass vessels and oil lamps sit on the floor in the lower left. A figure standing at the far left wears an orange shawl. The scene suggests a darshan or discourse session. a person: the seated figure in saffron-orange robes on the throne, with a shaved head and an orange garment, is a candidate; appearance cues are limited.2006-12-28