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A bearded elderly sadhu in saffron-orange robes with a maroon and gold shawl stands beside a golden peacock-shaped throne stand. On the stand sits a small deity murti of Saraswati holding a veena, decorated with yellow and purple garlands and a multicoloured fringed parasol. Behind them a large banner shows a painted goddess face with a crown and red lips. A younger attendant in orange robes stands at left beside a gilded pedestal, and a golden chair with an orange cushion is visible. The hall has dark blue curtains.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a stage set for a ceremony. Center: a bearded, bare-headed elderly man in orange robes and a light orange turban-like head covering sits in a plush orange armchair with his hands folded, feet bare on an orange footstool. Behind him is a large backdrop with a painted gold-and-red deity face adorned with jewelled necklaces and crown, and a Kannada-script banner. To the right stands a gilded golden swan-like vahana with a seat, beside a standing figure holding a veena, both decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. At left a second person in white clothing and a yellow head wrap sits on a gilded throne with garlands. The stage floor is polished and reflective; a small black stand with a screen sits front right. Gilded deity murti and throne decor fill the frame.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated elderly man in an orange upper cloth with gold-bordered red shawl and a golden-yellow turban sits with palms pressed together in a namaste gesture on an orange cushioned throne-style armchair. A long white beard and vibhuti marks on the forehead are visible. Beside him stands a large gilded peacock sculpture and a gold carved pedestal, with yellow and purple marigold garlands framing the right edge. Behind him are large printed images of a deity murti with ornate jewelled necklaces and a red-orange backdrop with a white 'Mother' logo at the upper left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a long beard and a turban, with a gold-bordered shawl, consistent with the page's identification of the speaker as the Swamiji.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red upholstery on a stage in front of a large orange backdrop showing a golden deity murti with a tall crown, jewelled ornaments and a red-and-white face. The seated man wears a light brown turban, a red robe draped over one shoulder, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with his bare feet resting on a gold-trimmed footstool with a red cushion. Garlands of yellow flowers hang beside the throne and a kannada word in the backdrop reads ಆರಾಧನೆ. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a turban, red robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, consistent with the page's identification of the event.2010-10-08A photograph of a single elderly bearded man seated on an orange cushioned throne-style armchair on a stage. He wears a red-and-gold patterned shawl over an orange robe, with a striped turban-like head covering and a white ash mark on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap and his bare feet rest on a small orange footstool. Beside him stands an ornate gold peacock sculpture and a gold-carved pedestal, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Behind him are large backdrop images of a deity murti with a golden crown, red flower garlands and jewelled necklaces, and an orange banner with partial lettering reading Mother. The scene is a satsang stage setting with ceremonial decor.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA figure in a red robe and a cloth head wrap stands with palms pressed together in namaskar beside a large golden-bronze deity murti with a crown, earrings and layered jewelled necklaces, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and red flowers. A golden ornate throne with red cushions stands to the left, and a dark blue curtain hangs on the right of a stage with a glossy floor. A Kannada banner with orange background is partly visible behind the murti.2010-10-08A photograph of a single person standing barefoot on a glossy stage in front of a large orange backdrop with Kannada script and a golden-crowned deity image. He wears a red dhoti and a red shawl, a red-beaded rudraksha mala, and a light tan head covering, with palms pressed together in namaskar. To the left stands an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold footstool. Flower garlands of yellow and red blossoms hang beside the backdrop image, and a dark blue curtain closes the right side.2010-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne on a stage, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and purple and red flowers. He wears a white cloth turban, a white dhoti-style garment, a gold necklace and gold armband, and is seated with his hands resting in his lap. Behind him a large orange backdrop shows a painted goddess face with a crown and kumkum-marked forehead, and Kannada script reading 'aradhane' appears at the top. A golden peetha-style throne flanks him on both sides, with a golden lion or simha figure at right and a garlanded deity figure at left. A gold parasol with fringed edges stands above the throne, and a standing fan sits nearby on the stage.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesA bearded man in a maroon robe and maroon turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, hands raised in a blessing gesture, with a pink and gold garland around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace visible. To the right, a priest in an orange dhoti with bare upper body performs aarti with a lamp before a large deity murti adorned with garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. Behind the throne stands a golden deity relief with multiple arms and a trident at the left edge. Brass oil lamps flank the stage and a trident leans beside the throne.2016-08-28October 11 20102010-10-11