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Photo of a stage in a temple-style hall. On the left, a man in a rust-red turban and reddish-brown robe with a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a gilded throne with leopard-print cushions, hands folded at his chest with a microphone stand before him. Behind him is a painted deity figure with multiple arms. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and bare chest, wearing bangles, performs a puja, holding a small lamp to a large silver-crowned Ganesha murti decorated with a multicolour garland and green drapery, flanked by gold lions and a brass oil lamp stand.

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August 08 20162016-08-08September 02 20162016-09-02August 08 20162016-08-08A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne at left, backed by a gilded relief of a multi-armed deity. A seated man in a red-maroon turban and maroon robe, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces, holds his hands together in front of a microphone stand while speaking. At right, a larger golden deity murti of Ganesha is adorned with a golden multi-headed snake hood, pink and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, seated on a golden platform. A priest in white dhoti with an orange-saffron cloth stands at right holding a ritual vessel near the idol. Brass oil lamps stand beside the idol, and red curtains with saffron-yellow banners frame the scene. The seated man is a person by appearance cues of distinctive turban and garlands, but identity is uncertain.2016-09-04A photograph of a stage in a temple-style hall with a golden throne on the left, draped in leopard-print cushions and flanked by gold lion figures. A seated man in a red-orange turban and red-orange robe, with a pink and white garland, sits with palms pressed together in greeting. Before a microphone stand, a backdrop painting shows a multi-armed deity with a crown. On the right, a large gold canopy frames a deity murti wrapped in colourful flower garlands, with a gold kalasha and oil lamps before it. A bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at right holding a ritual vessel. a person is seated on the throne in saffron-red turban and robes, with a long garland, consistent with the visible cues. Gold lion figures and lamps decorate the setting.2016-09-01A seated man on a gilded lion-armed throne in a temple-style hall gives a discourse, wearing a deep red turban, a saffron-red robe, a pink and white flower garland, and a gold pendant necklace. A small side table with a white cup sits beside him, and a microphone stands in front. Behind him a large painted golden deity murti with multiple arms is depicted on a gold-toned backdrop. To the right, an ornate gold arched shrine holds a silver-crowned deity murti draped in green and white garlands, with a seated lion-like mount below. Brass oil lamps and carved pillars frame the stage on a red carpet.2016-08-08A man seated on a gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-red turban, red-brown robe, pink flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, holds his palms together in anjali on a stage. Beside him at the right, a young man with long dark hair and bare upper body wears an orange dhoti and stands at a golden peetha-like arch, facing a decorated deity murti garlanded in red, white, yellow and purple flowers, with brass oil lamps on each side. Carved stone pillars with lion motifs and a painted goddess figure with raised hands frame the stage, and a microphone stands on the red carpet.2016-08-28 +1 copiesA bearded man in a maroon robe and maroon turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, hands raised in a blessing gesture, with a pink and gold garland around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace visible. To the right, a priest in an orange dhoti with bare upper body performs aarti with a lamp before a large deity murti adorned with garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Behind the throne stands a golden deity relief with multiple arms and a trident at the left edge. Brass oil lamps flank the stage and a trident leans beside the throne.2016-08-28Stage 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 copiesA man in a rust-orange turban and matching saffron-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, with a microphone stand before him and a small table holding a cup. Behind him hangs a large painted panel of a multi-armed deity holding a trident, and to the right stands a gilded arched shrine framing a silver-crowned deity murti decorated with flower garlands and bead necklaces, beside a golden lion vehicle and brass lamps. A rainbow-coloured fringed canopy hangs at the top, and the stage is carpeted in red. Visible print in the lower right reads a copyright notice and source credit. The setting appears to be a satsang discourse on a temple-style stage.2016-08-08September 02 20162016-09-02A seated man in a golden ornate throne with a gilded arch and red velvet cushions performs an anjali mudra with palms pressed together before his chest. He wears an orange-red shawl, a saffron-orange turban-like cap with a gold pointed crest, a gold necklace and a white flower garland. Behind him stands a decorated deity murti framed by wreaths of pink, red and white flowers and gold leaves. Golden lamps, a brass trident and decorated flag banners flank the stage, with carved stone pillars and a red curtain behind. A small table holds a framed picture. The stage setting suggests a satsang discourse.2016-11-05