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A stage set for a Krishna Janmashtami event, with a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) at centre. The seated person wears a pale green kurta and yellow dhoti-style trousers, with a crown-like headpiece and a gold necklace, and is seated cross-legged with hands resting on knees. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at the left edge near a tall vase of peacock feathers. A deity murti in purple and gold dress, adorned with a flower garland and crown, stands on a white pedestal at right beside a flower-decorated altar. Striped woven hangings in red, orange and cream form the backdrop, with orange-draped pedestals and fans at the edges. The image carries an archive copyright notice.

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A stage set for a Krishna Darshan event shows a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a peacock-feather decoration above it. He wears a pale green kurta, yellow dhoti-style trousers, a white cap and a beaded necklace, and rests one foot on a gold footstool. Flanking the throne are white pedestals with orange flower arrangements. On the right stands a brass murti of Krishna playing a flute, dressed in purple, with a gold crown and a garland, on a decorated pedestal. Behind is a striped mat backdrop in red and cream. A second man in white clothes with a red shawl stands at the left edge near a tall wicker vase of peacock feathers, and a white tower fan sits at far left.2010-09-02A stage set for a discourse. A seated figure in a pale teal kurta and yellow dhoti sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) before a microphone, with a flower arrangement beside. Behind hangs a striped bamboo-woven backdrop in red, white and cream. To the right stands a small deity murti of Krishna in a bright orange and purple garment on a white pedestal. A tall peacock-feather arrangement and a vase stand on the left, with white pedestal fans on orange bases at each side of the stage. Dark blue curtains frame the set, and the glossy white stage reflects the throne and figure.2010-09-02September 02 20102010-09-02A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at a satsang stage. He wears a pale green kurta, yellow dhoti, a white turban with a small green adornment, and a gold necklace, with bare feet on a gold footstool over an orange cloth. A microphone stands beside him, flanked by white pedestals with flower vases. Behind him hang striped woven mats in red, orange and beige, and a large peacock-feather fan stands at left. At right, a deity murti in purple and orange clothing is partly visible. The polished floor reflects the throne. a person: the seated man wears a white turban and an ornate gold necklace with a pale green kurta, and appears as the speaker on the throne at this darshan event.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and red cushions, smiling with his hand raised to his chin. He wears a pale mint-green kurta with a yellow dhoti and a white and green turban with a peacock-feather ornament, and has long dark hair. A bald man in white with an orange-red shawl leans in from the right to speak to him. Orange and pink flowers sit in brass vases on white pedestals, and a checkered backdrop with red side panels stands behind.2010-09-02September 02 20102010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set for a satsang, with a gilded throne at centre-right on a raised platform. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body sits on the ornate throne, which is draped with a garland of red, yellow and purple flowers. On the left, a second throne holds a decorated deity murti dressed in yellow and garlanded with flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the stage, and draped fabrics in red, green and blue hang from the backdrop under purple lighting. The stage floor is polished white. The figure on the central throne is an appearance-based a person candidate: long dark hair and saffron-orange clothing, seated on a throne and honoured. Only a single seated figure is visible in the scene.2010-12-26A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a mint-green embroidered kurta, yellow silk dhoti, white head wrap and layered gold necklaces, smiling with one bare foot raised on a red cushion. Beside him a microphone stand holds a bouquet of white, orange and yellow flowers. To the right stands a small golden-based murti of Krishna in pink and orange dress with a feathered crown and garlands, hands folded in namaste. A blue curtain and red-and-gold draped table complete the stage. a person: the seated man has a white head wrap, gold necklaces and ornate ceremonial dress on a throne, but the cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA stage set for a ceremony shows a figure seated on a gilded throne with a large golden cobra hood rising behind its back, the throne placed on a raised white platform. The seated figure wears yellow dhoti-style cloth, a pale pink shawl, and a headband, with a garland of white flowers. Behind the throne a painted orange backdrop displays peacock-feather motifs and a glowing light. Garlands of marigolds hang from the stage frame, and coconuts are tied with red and yellow cloth at the top. Feathery green plants stand on both sides, and patterned brown and orange curtains with beaded strands frame the stage. Two small audience figures are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2009-12-25A photograph of a stage set for a satsang discourse in a dimly lit hall. A seated figure in saffron-yellow robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, draped in a garland of yellow and red flowers, one hand raised near the chin while speaking into a microphone. Beside him stands a second golden throne decorated with garlands and a gold deity murti in yellow and gold clothing. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the dais, and vases of flowers sit at the sides. Behind is a white drape with blue, red, green and orange swags and a colourful canopy above the seat, and the floor is glossy and reflective.2010-12-26A photograph of a stage with a dark blue curtain backdrop and an orange-red carpet. Centre stage, a seated figure in yellow robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne decorated with flower garlands, hands pressed together in greeting. To the right, a man in orange robes bends forward beside the throne, while a woman in an orange sari stands at the far right edge. On the left, an empty gold throne with a garland holds a small yellow deity murti. Two overhead spotlights hang from the ceiling.2010-12-23A photograph of a stage set for a satsang discourse in a dimly lit hall with a white and purple drapery backdrop and swags in blue, red and green. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-yellow dhoti and a shawl, sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with marigold garlands in yellow and red and a red cushion, with a microphone stand beside him. Brass oil lamps (lamps) line the stage on both sides. To the left, a second golden throne holds a deity murti or statue adorned with yellow and orange garlands. The polished white floor reflects the set.2010-12-26