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A photograph inside a decorated hall with a gold and red stage. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange robes, seen from behind with a patterned orange shawl and arm markings, faces a gold deity palanquin draped with garlands and a gold kalasha-like finial. On the right, a person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits with hands pressed in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and lion-shaped armrests. A gold standing deity murti stands in a clear acrylic case in the centre, with colourful tassels hanging from the arches and a red velvet backdrop above.

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October 09 20132013-10-09October 10 20132013-10-10A temple-style stage with a gilded canopied shrine holding a deity murti decorated with garlands, and a golden standing figure beside an ornate throne. A seated person in a maroon-brown robe and a gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned gold throne flanked by golden lion figures, holding a white cloth with hands folded. In the foreground, a bald priest in a pink dhoti and orange shawl holds a small brass lamp or puja vessel toward the shrine. Colourful tassels hang from arches and maroon drapes line the back.2013-10-08A photograph of a temple-style stage hall. In the centre stands a golden elephant-vehicle deity murti draped with garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers, set on a purple cloth with a small rug before it. To the right, a seated man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, flanked by painted pillars and lion-shaped armrests. A standing figure in ornate golden-orange dress and crown stands beside the throne. At left, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands with hands folded toward the deity. Brass lamp stands, a ceiling-mounted air conditioner and a fan decorate the scene. Two people are partly visible at the bottom edge.2013-09-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated stage set for a satsang or darshan. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and lion-shaped armrests, hands folded in greeting. In the foreground, a bald attendant in a pink-orange robe and rudraksha mala holds up an oil lamp or aarti plate toward the seated figure. To the right stand a golden standing figure and a deity murti decorated with garlands in red, green and white, beneath a canopy of flower strands. Maroon drapes, hanging tassels and colourful paper lanterns frame the stage, with a white floor and a pedestal fan at the edge.2013-10-08A temple hall stage with a golden throne flanked by two painted standing deity figures holding lamps. A seated man in an orange-brown robe and orange turban sits on the throne with his hands joined in front of his face. Lions are carved on the throne arms, and red cushions are on the seat. On the right, a deity murti is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers in front of a green backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor. A man in an orange robe on the left, seen from behind, holds an object in his hands. Electric fans and a red velvet valance complete the scene.2013-11-09October 07 20132013-10-07September 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style stage with painted blue pillars and a golden throne (simhasana) flanked by two carved lion figures. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange headwrap sits on the throne with hands raised to his face in prayer. Two guardian figures with multiple arms stand on either side of the throne. On the right, two deity murtis are dressed in blue and gold garments, adorned with marigold garlands, sitting before a green and gold arch. A standing man in orange clothing and rudraksha-style beads on the left holds a silver lamp or ritual vessel. Brass oil lamps line the stage and maroon velvet drapes hang overhead.2013-11-09October 09 20132013-10-09A photograph inside a temple-style hall with a red velvet valance and ornate blue-and-gold painted backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-and-red throne with lion figures, hands together in prayer. A priest in saffron cloth stands at left holding a silver vessel aloft toward him. At right, a gold arched shrine holds two deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, with a blue skirt beneath. Two standing statues flank the throne, brass lamps line the platform, and a white fan sits in front of the shrine.2013-11-09Temple stage scene during a Navarathri deity arati. A bald priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a silver arati lamp toward a deity murti decorated with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. A seated person in orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a gold lion-armrest throne at right, with a golden standing figure statue between them. Ornate cream arches, hanging multicolour tassels and maroon drapes frame the stage, with a clear plexiglass lectern and a small peetha-like platform.2013-10-07