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Photograph of a stage set with a deep red curtain and a central green-draped throne (peetha) with a gold canopy, bordered by floral garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple. A seated figure in a rust-brown robe and a turban-like head covering sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a pink flower garland and gold necklaces, with a microphone stand in front. Flanking him are gilded arched shrines holding a standing deity murti on the left, dressed in red and wearing a garland, and a standing deity murti on the right with a crown and white-and-gold adornment. On the right, a person in an orange shawl and orange clothing holds a brass tray or offering plate near the shrine, with a floral garland draped on the shrine. The stage has a glossy floor and a small decorative stand at the front.

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A stage with a red curtain hosts a devotional setting. A seated figure in a rust-brown robe with a long white-and-pink garland sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, hands joined at chest level before a microphone stand. Behind him stands a green-draped backdrop garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers, holding a central deity murti with a gold crown and a golden trident. To the left, a figure in gold and red ornate dress with a garland stands in a gold arch, and to the right a standing figure in an orange-and-pink costume with a garland is in a gold arch while two attendants in orange cloth stand near a brass kalasha-like vessel. The scene appears to be a formal puja or satsang on stage.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11 +2 copiesA seated man in a rust-brown robe with gold ornaments and a pink-white garland sits on a golden throne with leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together in greeting before a microphone stand. Behind him, a large floral-decorated shrine holds a deity murti in gold crown and jewellery, flanked by green and purple garlands. On the right, a second ornate golden arch frames a deity murti in pink and gold clothing with a yellow-draped platform. Two attendants in orange cloth stand at the right edge, one adjusting the shrine. Red curtains and a stage floor complete the setting.2017-11-11A stage with red curtains hosts a seated figure in a rust-brown robe and garland, hands folded in namaskar, on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions. Behind him a green-draped backdrop is decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands around a central deity murti wearing a crown. Flanking statues stand in gold arches: a figure at left in red and gold with a garland, and a figure at right in pink and gold with a garland. Two attendants in orange cloth stand at right near a brass vessel. A microphone stand and a small kalasha-like pillar sit on the stage.2017-11-11A stage set with a deep red curtain behind a central golden throne draped in green cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds and pink-and-white flowers. A seated man in a rust-brown robe with a golden necklace and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on the throne with hands folded in greeting. Behind him is a deity murti crowned and garlanded. To the left, a figure in a brown robe and ornate jewellery is seated on a blue cloth beside a garlanded deity statue, and to the right a female deity murti in pink sari with a golden crown sits on an orange cloth, while a person in orange robes stands at the right edge near a tray of flowers and offerings. A microphone stand stands before the throne and the stage is dimly lit.2017-11-11A seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, palms pressed together in anjali, a pink flower garland and gold necklace on his chest. Behind him, a central deity murti in a green silk drape is adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, flanked by two gilded arched niches. On the left, a standing deity murti wears a jewelled necklace and yellow garlands; on the right, a seated deity murti in an orange drape receives attention from an attendant in orange robes who holds a tray of offerings. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, with a microphone stand and a brass-railed stage in front.2017-11-11A seated figure in a rust-brown robe and a long white flower garland sits on a gold-and-leopard-print throne in front of a red curtain, hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind him a central deity murti with a gold crown is draped in green and orange-red marigold garlands, flanked by two ornate gold arched shrines holding standing deity murtis with garlands. On the right, two people in orange-saffron cloth stand beside a brass tray. The stage has a standing microphone and a small brass vessel at the base.2017-11-11A stage with deep red velvet drapes shows a seated man in a rust-brown robe with a flowing white-and-pink mala, hands pressed together in namaskar, seated on an ornate gold throne with green and red cushions. Behind him a large deity murti, adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, stands in a gold-framed shrine niche. Flanking figures include a deity murti on the left draped in red-and-yellow garlands and another on the right in a pink sari with gold jewellery, both in gilded arches. A standing attendant in an orange robe holds a lamp near the right shrine. Floral offerings and a microphone stand are on the stage edge.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11A seated man in a rust-brown robe and a red-brown shawl sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, a pink garland around his neck and hands pressed together in front of his face. A microphone stand stands in front. Behind him, a central deity murti is decorated with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands, flanked by two more garlanded figures. On the left, a golden-framed niche holds a garlanded figure in a red and gold outfit on a blue cloth. On the right, a standing attendant in an orange dhoti holds a small object, beside a seated garlanded figure in pink and gold on an orange cloth. Red curtains and a stage floor complete the setting.2017-11-11A stage at a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind. Centre, a man in a rust-brown robe and matching turban sits on a gold-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a rudraksha-style mala of pink-white beads and gold necklaces, one hand raised near his face. Behind him stands a large seated deity murti draped in marigold and garlands of yellow and orange flowers with a crown. Left, a smaller figure in brown garments with garlands stands on a blue cloth. Right, a deity murti in pink and gold sits on an orange-draped gold throne with flower garlands, a kalasha-style offering nearby. Two attendants in orange dhotis and sacred threads stand at right, one holding a vessel. A small offering tray with flowers and lamps sits on the stage.2017-11-11