Stage decor photograph with a tall carved wooden pedestal topped with lit candles, wrapped in a red-orange flower garland, beside a row of tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks. Behind them is a painted backdrop with a golden drum-like shape and a large dark green Om symbol, lit by green stage lighting. A black curtain hangs at left. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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Stage decor photograph with a tall carved wooden pedestal topped with lit candles, wrapped in a red-orange flower garland, beside a row of tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks. Behind them is a painted backdrop with a golden drum-like shape and a large dark green Om symbol, lit by green stage lighting. A black curtain hangs at left. No people are visible.

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