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Stage ritual with a large ornate deity murti under a dark canopy, seated on a golden throne-like pedestal and garlanded with marigold strings. Devotees in white, pink and orange clothing sit on striped cushioned mats facing the murti; a man in orange dhoti and bare chest near the center appears to be leading or participating. In the foreground, two bare-chested priests in orange dhotis stand with their backs to the camera, one holding a bell or small ritual object. A large backdrop screen shows a pastel sky, and a camera on a tripod stands at the right edge.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage set against a magenta backdrop with red curtains and stage lights. A large golden throne-like seat with a dark ornate canopy and garlands stands at the centre, where a bearded man with long dark hair and an orange garment sits in front of it. Rows of seated devotees in white, red, pink, and green clothes face the stage on striped cushions. In the foreground, two women with long dark hair, wearing orange-and-gold wraps and bangles, stand with their backs to the camera, one holding a small brass bell. A video camera operator is at the right edge. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or puja on stage.2016-12-12Photo of a ceremonial stage with a red and pink backdrop and red-and-multicolour striped woven mats. A golden throne-like seat with a decorative canopy and garlands sits at the top, with a seated figure in a red garment at its centre. Around thirty people sit in rows on the stage in white, pink, red, orange and peach clothing, many facing the central seat. Three temple attendants in orange-yellow dhotis stand in the foreground with their backs to the camera; the one on the right holds a bell. Camera crews and tripods are visible at the edges.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A stage ceremony with a large golden-framed deity murti under a canopy, decorated with marigold garlands, facing an audience. Seated on a raised dais at centre is a man in orange-saffron clothing. Several men in bare-chested white or cream dhotis and women in pink and yellow saris sit on striped cushioned mats. In the foreground, two men with long hair and gold-coloured dhotis stand with raised bells or small hand instruments, and a drum sits at the lower left. A stage backdrop shows a pink-to-white sky, and a camera operator is visible at the right edge. Ritual puja or satsang scene.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden palanquin-like structure at its centre, decorated with garlands and topped by a dark teal canopy with a small figure. Seated along the raised platform, a crowd of around thirty people in white, saffron, red and yellow clothing faces the centre; a shirtless man near the middle wears a white shawl. In the foreground, several bare-chested men in orange dhotis, adorned with beaded necklaces, stand raising their arms beside striped woven mats. Bright stage lights and a magenta backdrop frame the scene, with a camera on a tripod at left.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A stage event before a large black deity murti of Shiva with a cobra hood overhead, draped with garlands and a red cloth. Rows of seated devotees in colourful saris and white and tan clothing face the stage, and two bare-chested attendants with ceremonial tufts stand in the foreground near small lamps. Magenta lights and a striped mat frame the scene.2016-12-12A stage ceremony in front of a large dark statue of a deity with a cobra hood, garlanded with white and orange flowers. A golden ornate throne with a parasol stands before it, where a man with long dark hair and an orange-red garment sits. Seated devotees in front wear saris, white shirts and dhotis; a woman in black kneels beside the throne. Two drummers or musicians in the foreground, shown from behind with bare backs and white dhotis, face the stage. Pink and purple lighting and a large screen behind. Probable Swamiji (long hair, orange-red garment, seated on the throne).2016-12-12A festive temple-style stage event with a large bronze deity murti at the top, adorned with flower garlands, standing beside a golden peetha with a canopy. Seated devotees in rows on striped multicoloured cloth include men shirtless in white and saffron dhotis and women in pink, red and white saris. A man in an orange shawl with dark hair sits near the centre, an orange-clad man in the foreground raises both arms, and several people stand in orange dhotis holding small items. A drummer plays a frame drum at the lower left. A large screen behind shows a pastel sky.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12