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A large ceremonial gathering seated on striped floor mats in a tented hall with stage lights and red drapes. At the centre, a figure sits on a flower-decorated throne with a floral arch, and a standing deity murti with a dark stone base and a floral garland stands beside it, under a small golden canopy. Devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-orange shawls sit facing the throne, several holding brass plates with offerings. A man in white with a shawl in the foreground appears to hold a plate. Women in saris of orange, gold and teal are among the seated crowd, and a child sits at left. The scene suggests a puja or darshan during a festival celebration.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Photograph of a seated congregation facing a stage at an indoor ceremony. On the left, a large dark stone-like form topped with a blue-green canopy and a garland of multicoloured flowers stands beside a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne shaped like a cobra hood, with a small golden umbrella above. The throne figure wears a golden crown or headdress, an orange garland and gold ornaments. In the foreground, devotees sit cross-legged on striped mats: men in white dhotis with gold borders and some with bare upper bodies and rudraksha malas, women in yellow, gold and green silk saris, a woman in an orange top with a long plait, and an elderly man with white hair. Brass plates with offerings sit before them. Red curtains and stage lights frame the scene, with a bright red backdrop behind the stage.2016-12-23A large indoor stage event with a dark stone-like deity murti or throne-like setting draped in colourful flower garlands, with a golden-and-multicolour garland-covered seat in the centre. Behind it, a figure in red and gold sits on the seat, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. Rows of devotees sit on striped rugs in front of the stage holding brass plates of offerings; men wear white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies, some wear orange, red, blue and gold saris, and several wear rudraksha malas. Stage lights and red and blue drapes frame the scene.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a stage event in a hall with red drapes and stage lights. A man with long dark hair and an orange-brown garment sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, beneath a golden parasol. To the right stands a large dark deity murti draped with a long multicolored garland. In the foreground, many seated devotees face the stage on striped mats; women wear saris and salwar in blue, red, pink and white, and some have hands pressed together in greeting. Several people sit close to the throne and a fan stands at right. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne in an orange-brown garment with long hair; he is the presiding figure receiving devotees.2016-12-22A photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with draped red and maroon curtains and stage lighting. On the left, a black stone deity murti adorned with marigold garlands stands beside a golden throne with a red cushion and a gold umbrella canopy. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long hair sits on the throne as the central figure, appearing to be a person given the saffron clothing and long hair cues, with the role of teacher seated before devotees. Before him sit many devotees on colourful striped mats, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis and women in saris and white attire, some with garlands and wrapped shawls, many with hands folded in devotion. Brass trays and a laptop screen are visible at the right edge.2016-12-22A large stage event with a central seated figure on an ornate, flower-covered throne decorated with multicoloured garlands and a golden lion ornament, with a golden parasol above. The central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a garland and a golden crown, and appears to be seated in a person appearance with long hair and ornate clothing. Seated on mats before the stage are rows of devotees: men in white dhotis with gold borders, women in gold-bordered saris, and women in bright orange saris holding brass plates, all facing the throne. A large dark deity murti with a tall crown and a flower garland stands at the left beside the stage. Red curtains and stage lights frame the scene.2016-12-23A photograph of a festive ceremony on a stage under a tent with stage lights and red drapes. A figure seated on a large throne covered in multicolored flower garlands and a golden umbrella, wearing an ornate gold crown and gold-embroidered saffron clothing, with a lion-shaped gold seat ornament in front. Beside the throne stands a dark deity murti holding a flower garland. Seated devotees fill the foreground, including women in orange and gold saris, men in white dhotis with gold borders, and a bare-chested priest on the left. A video camera on a tripod stands at right. The seated figure has long hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person presence, presented as being honoured on the throne.2016-12-23A photograph of a pada puja in a stage hall with red curtains and bright overhead lights. A bearded man with long swept-back hair and a bare chest sits on a gold-framed red throne at the right, a person, with a gold umbrella above him and offerings before him. Seated in rows on striped multicoloured mats are devotees, many women in saris and men in white or bare-chested, performing the ritual. A large dark deity murti decorated with flower garlands stands beside the throne. A fan and a camera on a tripod are visible at the edges.2016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22