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July 01 2009

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A photograph of an indoor hall with a stage set against a blue backdrop and a large golden-brown draped mound resembling a sacred hill. On the stage, two men in orange robes sit before a fire pit with lit flames and offerings, with a trident and a deity murti decorated with garlands in the centre. In the foreground, around a dozen women and girls in white garments with orange borders sit on the floor and on cushions, several holding small plates. At the right edge, a figure in orange sits on an ornate golden seat beside a flower vase and a laptop. A camera on a tripod stands at the left. Visible rituals suggest a homa with offerings.2009-07-01December 24 20092009-12-24July 01 20092009-07-01A stage at an indoor hall with a dark navy curtain backdrop and stage lights overhead. A man seated on a garlanded red-cushioned throne in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala wears a long-haired appearance and sits centrally, with a probable Swamiji cue: long swept-back hair, orange-red clothing and rudraksha mala, seated on a throne. Before him, a row of women and girls in white and orange-bordered saris sit on an orange mat, with brass oil lamps in front of them. To the left, a priest in white dhoti sits at a microphone beside a golden lion-throne decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands, on which a small deity murti in red stands. Brass lamps line the stage.2010-12-28October 26 20102010-10-26 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22A stage event photographed from the side. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment and a rudraksha-style bead mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions against a deep blue draped curtain. Overhead, stage lights and a ceiling fan are visible. Facing the throne on an orange and purple mat, a group of devotees sits in white and cream clothing and some saris, several holding plates and brass items. A bald man in white garments sits near the centre. Stage microphones stand at the left. On the far left, a small gold throne holds a deity murti in orange and red garments. The white stage platform is in the foreground. Satsang-style gathering.2010-12-31A photograph of a ritual performance on a stage in a hall, with a large golden draped cloth forming a mountain-like backdrop against a blue wall. Two young priests in orange-saffron robes sit at a low altar, one holding a ritual implement and one with a lamp-like vessel, with rows of small white offerings and brass lamps before them. Behind the altar stands a deity murti decorated with garlands and a gold-trimmed cloth, beside a tall golden trident and a dark Shivalinga-like form at right. A large audience of women in white, blue and colourful clothing, many with grey or curly hair, sits in the foreground facing the stage.2009-07-01November 14 20102010-11-14July 01 20092009-07-01Indoor ritual hall with a large backdrop photograph of an ornate temple gateway flanked by banyan-like trees. On a raised dais, a small deity murti and framed picture are decorated with garlands, fruit and offerings. Several women in white saris with orange shawls sit in front of a fire pit, one performing a homa-style offering while others sit with hands folded. Many small clay oil lamps are arranged on a mat in the foreground, with coconuts, bananas and trays of offerings. A man in white sits at the left edge and women in colourful saris sit at the right. A white banner-style decoration with orange fringe hangs above a red curtain.2011-10-26October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copies