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A photograph of a stage set with a gold ornate throne at centre, draped with a golden canopy and flanked by a red cushioned seat. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes, a saffron head wrap and rudraksha-style beads sits on the throne, holding a golden trident-topped staff beside him. To the left, adorned deity murti or figures are garlanded with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands on a red-draped platform. To the right, a garlanded murti stands on a gold pedestal ringed with brass oil lamps and a floral wreath. Dark maroon curtains form the backdrop and a red carpet covers the stage. The scene reflects a satsang or puja setting; the stage is empty of other physical people apart from the seated figure.

A photograph of a stage set for a ritual event, with a dark maroon velvet backdrop. In the centre, a seated figure in a saffron-orange cloth and matching shawl sits on a gold ornate throne under a gold umbrella-like canopy, hands joined in namaskar, with a trident standing beside the throne. Garlanded deity murtis flank the stage: on the left a figure decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, on the right a garlanded murti in front of a yellow cloth. Rows of brass oil lamps are placed on the floor at the right. Gold lion sculptures stand on the left and right edges. No clearly distinctive appearance cues establish the seated figure's identity, so the role is given as a seated devotee/ritual officiant.

September 05 2015

A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on a gold-and-red throne before a tall gold arch decorated with marigold garlands. Behind him, a gilded bull-shaped vahana and a central deity murti stand in a shrine-like stage setup, with golden statues flanking the throne and red velvet drapes behind. Parasol-style canopies with coloured fringes top the side shrines, which hold garlanded golden deity murtis. A microphone stand and a small silver table with offerings sit in front of the throne. The setting appears to be an evening satsang.

A stage set for a discourse, with a seated bearded man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a saffron-orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces and beaded armbands, seated on a red-cushioned silver throne (peetha) in front of a red velvet curtain. Behind him is a large floral arrangement of yellow, red and white garlands framing a gilded deity murti on a stand. Flanking the throne are gilded standing female figure statues and two gilded arched niches holding a deity statue on the left and a standing deity statue dressed in blue and purple garments on the right. Marigold garlands drape the throne and niches, and the stage edge has a brass rail. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person cues, but identification is uncertain, so the a person field is unsure.

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A photograph of a stage set for satsang with a red curtain backdrop. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala, an orange turban and bangles, sits on a red-cushioned throne with hands folded. Flanking him are two golden standing figures and garlanded deity murtis in gold-framed niches, with a shrine decorated in flower garlands on the right. On the left, a man in orange cloth stands and adjusts a garland on a deity murti. The stage has a brass railing in front and a microphone stand beside the throne. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne with saffron robes, rudraksha mala and orange turban.

A photograph of a stage set for satsang, with a central figure seated on a red-cushioned throne of silver and gilt, dressed in saffron robes with an orange turban, rudraksha mala and bangles, hands folded in his lap. The throne is framed by marigold and multicoloured flower garlands and a golden arch, with golden standing female statues flanking it. To the left, a standing devotee in saffron stands beside a gold-adorned deity murti draped in garlands; to the right, a deity murti on a green cloth is decorated with flower garlands. Red curtains hang behind the stage, and a microphone stands before the throne.

A photograph of a stage set for a ritual discourse. Seated centrally on a red-cushioned throne-like seat is a man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange-red turban and a rudraksha mala around his neck, hands folded in his lap; this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) candidate, qualified by the saffron clothing, turban and rudraksha mala. Behind him a large golden peetha/throne with a horse-head motif is draped in garlands of yellow, orange and pink flowers and holds a deity murti. Flanking him are two golden ornate niches: on the left a seated murti in a garland and white ornaments, on the right a female deity murti in green and gold draped in a yellow-and-white garland, with a blue cloth beneath. A younger man in orange dhoti stands at far left holding a lit oil lamp, and small oil lamps sit on the floor. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned seat on a raised stage, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Before him stands a silver side table, and behind him a large gilded throne-like altar holds a golden nandi bull and decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow and multicoloured flower strings. Flanking deity statues are dressed with garlands, and red velvet drapes and striped canopies frame the stage. A camera on a tripod faces the stage, and audience members are visible at the bottom edge.

November 28 2017