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A stage event before a painted backdrop of a seated, bare-chested sage playing a lute, with dark forest trees behind. On the left, a man in an orange-brown turban and saffron robes sits on a tiger-striped seat with palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a red and white garland and a rudraksha-style mala. On the right, a woman in a red-orange robe holds a small lamp and a bell near a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti draped in a red cloth and heaped with multicoloured flower garlands. A flame burns beside the murti, and a brass kalasha-style vessel stands at the front. Green potted plants frame the platform.

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Stage scene at an event with a large painted backdrop of a seated Shiva-like deity with trident, rudraksha and a veena-like instrument, above a forest scene with meditating figures. On the left, a man in an orange-brown turban and orange robe with a rudraksha-style necklace and a red-and-white garland sits in a chair with hands joined in a namaste gesture, with a microphone before him. On the right, a deity murti in a silver arched shrine with a red velvet backdrop, heavily adorned with multicolour flower garlands, is being lit by a person in orange robes holding a lamp. A gilded bird-shaped stand and potted greenery complete the stage.2016-02-14February 14 20162016-02-14 +1 copiesA stage photograph of a devotional event with a painted backdrop of a seated, bare-chested deity figure with long hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and a stringed instrument, flanked by painted forest scene with meditating figures. On the left a seated man with a saffron-orange turban and saffron wrap, a garland of pink and white flowers around his neck, sits with hands pressed together in namaste. On the right, a person in orange robes stands beside a deity murti draped in flower garlands and pearl strands, under an ornate silver arch with a deep maroon cloth, holding a lit oil lamp in a puja gesture. A golden peacock-shaped stand and green potted plants are in front of the shrine, and a microphone stands on the stage.2016-02-14February 14 20162016-02-14February 21 20162016-02-21 +2 copiesStage event in a temple-style hall. A man in an ornate gold throne with a golden cobra-hood backrest sits cross-legged on a leopard-print cushion, wearing an orange-red turban, saffron robes, a gold ceremonial necklace and a mala, with palms pressed together and a microphone stand before him. To the right, a priest in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp beside a gold deity murti of a bull-mounted form decorated with a red, yellow and white flower garland and a gold crown, under a multicoloured canopy. A devotee in white dhoti stands with folded hands at the back, in front of a painted jungle backdrop with figures.2016-02-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage with a golden throne on the left, carved with a cobra hood and lion figures and draped with leopard-print and tiger-striped cloth. A figure in a rust-orange and red robe, with a red turban, gold necklace and hands folded in prayer, sits on the throne in front of a microphone stand. On the right, a deity murti or image is adorned with red, yellow and white garlands and a golden crown beneath a multicoloured canopy. A man in an orange robe stands at right holding a lit lamp beside the murti, with brass oil lamps flanking the altar. The painted jungle backdrop shows a river, lotus flowers and figures in white dhotis. Robe colours and garlands are the main visual details. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne with hands folded in greeting, wearing rust-orange and red robes, a red turban and a gold necklace.2016-02-21 +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a cobra hood, lions and a leopard-skin cushion, with hands folded in greeting toward the audience and a microphone stand before him. Beside the throne stands a decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers and wearing a crown, with a bull figure and brass lamp stands in front. A painted jungle backdrop shows a kneeling devotee with folded hands. A ceremonial canopy with colourful tassels hangs above. a person: the figure wears a saffron turban, saffron robe, rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace on the throne. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse setting.2016-02-21A stage event with a seated figure on a silver ornate throne at right, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and upper cloth with a red-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces; a headpiece with a sweep of dark hair is visible. At left, a standing man in an orange-saffron cloth with bare upper body and beaded bracelets faces a large deity murti with a colourful garland of green, white, red and purple flowers, a blue-green cloth, and a crown. A silver bull figure and a brass kalasha or offering vessels sit on the stage floor, with a trishul standing near the throne. A red temple-style backdrop and a decorative umbrella complete the setting.2018-04-23A photograph of a stage event before a red curtain. On the left, a seated man in a brown robe and orange-brown turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a leopard-print cushion, hands pressed together in namaste, with a pink garland draped around him. Beside him stands a deity murti decorated with yellow and purple garlands and a gold crown. In the centre-right, a gold-framed throne holds a deity figure in pink and gold dress with a tall gold crown and layered necklaces, covered in yellow and orange flower garlands, with a kalasha-like offering and flower arrangement at its feet. On the right, a young sannyasi in orange robes holds a lamp and offering, performing an aarti near the throne. The scene suggests a puja or darshan ceremony.2017-11-11Stage shot of a temple-style ceremony. A seated man in a rust-red turban and matching rust-red clothing, with a pink flower garland and a gold chain, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste. Beside him, a shirtless young priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at a large floral-decorated deity murti, arranging or offering at its base. The murti is adorned with a rainbow arc of red, white, purple and yellow flower garlands; brass oil lamps stand nearby on the red carpeted dais, with a carved stone arch and a gilded carved backdrop behind. The seated man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-08-28 +1 copiesPhotograph of a stage ceremony in a temple-style hall with dark red drapes and a red temple-pillar backdrop. On the right, a man seated on an ornate silver throne with a leopard-print cushion presses his palms together in anjali, wearing a red-orange dhoti, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace; he has long dark hair and a cloth wrap, and is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues. On the left, a standing priest in an orange-saffron cloth with a shaved head and bare chest makes a gesture toward a large deity murti decorated with a multicolored flower garland and a silver-framed niche, and a silver bull figure stands beside it. A silver trident and a small offering table sit near the throne. The scene suggests a satsang discourse with puja.2018-04-23