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A photograph of a stage set inside a open-sided hall with a thatched roof. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a large printed backdrop of a banyan tree. Two standing people in orange and white flank the throne area, and a person in a white dhoti-style garment stands beside them. On the left, two men in a red shirt and a blue-striped shirt stand near the stage steps, and another man in white stands at the far left edge. Women in white sarees with yellow borders stand on the right, and another woman in a white outfit stands at the far right beside a red banner. Red draped panels frame the backdrop, and red-and-patterned mats cover the stage floor. The seated figure's identity is not established by the image itself, so the throne and ceremonial setting are described only as visible objects.

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A photograph of an indoor stage with a thatched roof and a large backdrop printed with a banyan tree. A gold and red ornate throne with a red cushion sits centre stage, occupied by a figure in orange sannyasi robes. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward toward the seated figure, while a woman in orange robes stands at left beside a young woman in white with a yellow shawl on the right. Red and gold banners frame the stage, and a small white pedestal with an offering stands at each side of the throne. A partially visible person appears at the lower right edge.2010-02-09November 19 20092009-11-19A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions before a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. Attendants surround the seat: a man in a white shirt and beige trousers stands with hands folded, a man in an orange dhoti stands behind, and women in yellow, white and purple saris, one in a white sari with a long braid, stand nearby. A young woman in a white sari kneels beside the throne. Red and green rugs cover the floor and a red-carpeted platform sits in front.2009-12-18November 19 20092009-11-19August 30 20092009-08-30December 07 20092009-12-07December 17 20092009-12-17A photograph of a stage event with a large golden throne in the centre, set before a backdrop of a large banyan tree with spreading branches. A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on the throne, while a man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward toward them. Around them, a line of devotees stands on the stage: men in white shirts and dhotis, one with a yellow shawl, and women in white, pink, blue and multicoloured saris, some with yellow shawls. A seated man in white with a yellow shawl sits at the lower left of the stage holding papers. Dark blue curtains hang behind, with red and pale fabric panels at the sides.2009-11-18Stage photograph of a ceremony in an indoor hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised golden throne-like seat at centre, with a red-and-orange patterned rug before it. Behind is a large backdrop of a banyan tree. Around them, a line of people in white kurtas, white dhotis and yellow garments stand on the platform, some in pastel saris and salwar kameez; a man in grey jacket stands near the centre. A large brass or silver vessel sits at the front edge of the stage. Red side panels flank the backdrop. The scene is a stage-based satsang or darshan, with the seated figure in saffron the focus. a person: the seated figure wears saffron/orange robes and sits centrally on a raised throne, a presentation associated with the page's subject, though the face and details are too small to confirm.2009-12-10A stage event before a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, surrounded by devotees. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, stand around the throne; women in white, pink and red saris stand to the right, and a few people sit on the stage edge in the lower corners. A simple gold-and-blue banner hangs above. The setting suggests a welcoming ceremony at a temple programme, with devotees gathered in reverence.2009-11-19A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a gilded throne on a raised red-tiled platform inside a thatched-roof hall, with a large photographic backdrop of a banyan tree behind and red-gold banners on either side. A line of about twelve devotees in white, cream and yellow shawls, and in saffron, stands along both sides of the dais, some reaching out or receiving blessings. Two seated volunteers in white with yellow shawls sit at the lower front, one holding a book. The scene reads as darshan at a convention hall.2010-01-31January 03 20092009-01-03