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A stage shrine in a hall with a dark red curtain backdrop. A standing priest in an orange dhoti, bare-chested, raises a lit flame in his right hand toward the altar at left. Seated centrally on a red cushioned throne-like seat is a man in a saffron-orange robe and a matching orange turban, hands folded in front of him, with a microphone stand before him. Three deity murtis are dressed in blue and purple silk and adorned with yellow and orange flower garlands, two seated on gilded thrones at either side, and a gold-decorated central shrine behind. Pink flower petals are scattered on the polished stage floor, with a silver tray and offering vessel in front.

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November 28 20172017-11-28A photograph of a stage set with gold-framed deity murtis decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, flanked by golden figures. In the centre, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned chair with palms pressed together in greeting, in front of a silver-framed panel and a microphone stand. On the left, a standing priest in orange cloth and bare upper body holds a lit lamp toward the murtis. Rose petals are scattered on the stage floor.2017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28A stage at a temple-style hall shows a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and rust-orange turban on a silver-framed throne, hands pressed together in namaskar. A young attendant in an orange robe stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward him. Behind the throne stands a gold-painted bull-shaped mount draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, flanked by gold arched niches holding deity murtis with garlands: a deity at left in a red-and-white outfit and a goddess at right in a green sari and blue skirt. A silver tray with offerings and a small table sit at the front, with lion figures at the throne's base. Rose petals and a red curtain complete the setting.2017-11-28A temple-style stage set with a gold nandi-like bull and gilded deity arches draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a red velvet curtain behind. At centre a figure with a red-orange turban and saffron robe sits with palms pressed together on a red-cushioned throne, flanked by silver lions. To the left a shirtless attendant in orange cloth holds up a lit oil lamp or flame toward the seated figure. Right of centre a deity murti in green and blue garments with flower garlands sits on blue cloth, and gilded standing female figures flank the scene. Flower petals and fruit offerings lie on the stage in a puja setting. The seated figure has distinctive turban, saffron robe and jewelled adornments, a probable match to Swamiji in an in-person ritual.2017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28