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A photograph of a dimly lit stage with a central ornate gold throne carved with floral and scrollwork motifs, topped by a gold umbrella canopy. A seated figure on the throne wears a white turban, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and a garland, with a grey-blue shawl over light clothing; flower arrangements sit on both armrests of the throne. Silver tall lamp stands flank the throne, and a lit oil lamp with marigold garlands stands at left. Two white-clad attendants in dhoti-style garments stand at a table at the far left, and several dark silhouettes of audience members are visible in the foreground at the bottom of the frame. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, presented with a turban, garlanded mala and shawl.

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Photograph of an indoor stage with a dark blue draped backdrop and maroon floral festoons along the top. A seated figure in a gold ornate throne with a gilded canopy sits centre stage, wearing a white turban, a lavender-purple robe and a layered garland, with a red cushion beneath. Flanked by tall silver lamp stands with bird finials, a lit oil lamp with marigold garland on a red cloth to the left, and a small brass lamp to the right. Several silhouetted audience members sit in the foreground, and a draped table with a teal cloth stands at the left edge.2010-01-01A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella canopy is centred on a dimly lit stage, wearing a white turban, a white-and-pink wrap and a multi-strand garland with red flowers. Gold stands with lamps flank the throne, and a red-draped table with a silver vessel sits at left. In the foreground, silhouetted devotees and small oil lamps line the front of the stage during an evening gathering. A dark curtain and draped canopy frame the scene.2010-01-01A stage with a dark navy curtain backdrop and maroon and gold drapes along the top. A figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, wearing a white turban, a lavender and pink garment, and a long garland of orange and red flowers. Two tall silver lamp stands flank the throne, and a flame burns in a brass lamp on a red-draped table at left, beside a blue-draped table. Silhouetted audience members sit in the foreground. The figure's appearance does not clearly match the page's claim, so the identity is uncertain; the person is described by role as a seated figure on a throne.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage lit warmly against a dark curtained backdrop. A large ornate gold throne with a gilded canopy sits at centre, occupied by a seated figure in white ceremonial clothing with a white head covering and a garland of flowers around the neck, one hand raised. Silver lamp stands flank the throne, and flower arrangements sit at its sides. In the foreground, several people face the stage holding up lit oil lamps, with flames visible at left and right. The scene suggests a darshan or satsang gathering on stage.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage in a dark hall with a navy curtain and red and white draped valances along the top. A seated figure in a lavender or purple garment with a white turban and a garland of white and orange flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy above. Two tall silver lamp stands flank the throne, and a lit oil lamp in a flower-decorated platform sits to the left on a teal-draped table. The audience in the foreground is seen only as dark silhouettes. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by the turban, garland and throne setting; the figure is distant and appearance is only partly visible.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage event with a navy blue draped backdrop and red and gold valances above. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella, wearing a pale turban, a lavender and grey robe, and a long garland of red flowers. Flanking the throne are tall silver lamp stands, a small brass lamp, and a flower-decorated flame pit at left with smoke rising. a person: the seated figure on the throne wears a turban and a garland, presented on a throne in a stage setting.2010-01-01A stage with a dark navy draped backdrop and red-and-gold trim valances across the top. A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella overhead, wearing a white turban, a striped grey-and-maroon robe and a red-and-white garland. Silver lamp stands flank the throne and a small red-cushioned footstool sits before it. On the left, a woman in an orange sari holds a lit oil lamp beside a red-draped altar with a green garland. Seated devotees in the foreground, several in orange and maroon, face the stage.2010-01-01December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of a stage set for a ritual. A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden umbrella above it, wearing a red-and-orange garland and light clothing, with hands joined in front of the chest. Flower garlands decorate the throne sides, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage. In the foreground, several devotees kneel and sit behind a long white-and-blue draped table bearing a tray of offerings, with some holding small lit oil lamps. Smoke or haze drifts through the air under stage lighting, with red drapes framing the backdrop. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person on the throne, with the throne, umbrella and garland as the visible cues, but the face is too small and indistinct to confirm.2010-01-01A photograph of a satsang stage with a central figure seated on an ornate gold-and-white throne under a small golden canopy. The seated person wears a pale garment with a garland and a white turban, and a dark-blue draped backdrop fills the stage. Two tall silver lamps flank the throne, and a flower-decorated lamp stand sits on the left beside a teal-covered table. Seated devotees in white and saffron clothing face the stage from the front, several with heads visible at the bottom edge. The stage is decorated with red and maroon drapes across the top. The seated figure is shown with a white turban and a garland, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-01-01A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned low platform before an ornate gold-carved throne with a red backrest and white cushions, set against a dark draped backdrop. A gold oil lamp stands at left beside a blue and gold vase, and a small white-draped table sits at right. A stage fan is at lower left and a golden canopy hangs above. Long dark hair and a saffron robe match the Swamiji (probable) candidate; the figure is seated in meditative stillness on the throne, and the photo shows a stage with a dark background and a few small heads visible at the bottom edge.2006-12-10December 27 20082008-12-27