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A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in white clothing with a saffron-cream turban and a heavy gold necklace. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers wrap the throne. A large backdrop shows a golden deity murti with a crown and jewellery, and a red banner with Kannada script. Beside him stands a smaller golden lion-shaped seat with a floral garland and a small figure. A fan and an ornate parasol are visible, indicating a formal public ceremony.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne draped with marigold and yellow garlands, under a gold-fringed canopy. He wears a pale cream turban, a white dhoti-style garment, a heavy gold necklace and an armlet, and is barefoot. Beside him stands a gold lion-like vahana with a smaller gold canopy and a garlanded figure of a goddess holding a veena. Behind them a large banner shows a decorated deity face in red and gold with kumkum and flowers, with Kannada script and a partial 'Divine M' caption. A standing fan and dark blue curtain are visible. The seated man is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance cues: turban, gold necklace and ceremonial throne.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated man in white ceremonial clothes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower strings. He wears a cream turban, layered gold necklaces and a gold armlet, and rests his bare feet on a red-cushioned footstool. Beside him stands a gilded lion-form seat with a small deity murti under a decorated parasol canopy, also garlanded. Behind them is a large orange banner showing a painted goddess with a red face, gold jewellery and a bindi, plus a printed logo. A pedestal fan and a grey curtain are visible at right.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. He wears white robes, a cream turban, a bare upper body with a gold armband, and a heavy gold necklace. Beside him stands a second gold throne shaped like a lion or mythical beast, draped with colourful garlands and crowned by a multicoloured canopy with fringe. The backdrop is an orange banner showing a painted deity figure with a red face and jewelled adornments, with Kannada script at the top left. A white fan stands between the thrones, and a blue curtain hangs behind. Mood is ceremonial, with an empty throne beside the seated figure.2010-10-16 +2 copiesA photograph of a satsang stage with an orange backdrop showing a large painted goddess face and the word Aradhane in red script. A young man with a light-coloured turban and a white cotton garment, with a gold chain of beads around his neck, sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and garlands of yellow and orange flowers, gesturing with raised hands. Beside him an elderly bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and wrap sits in an orange armchair with his hands folded. To the right a small deity murti of a goddess holding a veena is decorated with garlands, beside a gold figure and a draped stand with a fringed canopy.2010-10-16 +2 copiesA seated man in a red-saffron robe and a light tan turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) on a stage, smiling, with a red-saffron rudraksha-style mala and a gold bracelet. A large backdrop shows a gilded goddess image with a crown and a red background; to the left, a second gold throne is decorated with a garland of yellow and orange marigolds and a figure of a goddess bearing a sword, with a deity murti at its centre. Floral garlands and gold-trimmed carved furniture frame the stage.2010-10-08October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA man in white ceremonial dress sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in flower garlands in yellow, red and purple. He wears a cream turban, a heavy gold necklace and a gold armlet, and sits barefoot with hands resting in his lap, gazing to the side. Behind him a large printed image of a goddess with a red face, gold crown, earrings and jewelled necklaces is set against an orange backdrop. To the right stands a gold lion-shaped vahana beside garlanded decorations. A red banner with Kannada script hangs at the top.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated man in red robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, wearing a red-and-cream turban, a long beaded necklace and bangles, with his legs crossed and one hand resting on the armrest. Beside him a golden peacock-style vahana frame holds a deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers. Behind the stage a large red backdrop shows a painted goddess face with a crown and jewelry, and Kannada text. A small microphone stands in front of the throne. The setting suggests a public satsang talk.2010-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesA seated figure in red robes sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions before a bright red backdrop. He wears a tan turban, a long gold-beaded mala necklace, and bangles, and rests his feet on a small red footstool. Behind him a large painted image of a goddess with a crown, large earrings and a red face is displayed, and garlands of yellow and red flowers decorate the left side. Kannada script reading 'ಆರಾಧನೆ' (Aradhane, worship) appears on the backdrop. A dark blue curtain hangs at right and a small microphone sits on the lectern.2010-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10