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A stage set with a large framed portrait of a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation pose before a tree backdrop, garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers. The portrait sits above a gilded throne with red cushions, a gilded footstool, vases of red tulips and a lamp at left, against a starry blue cosmic backdrop with a lotus motif. At lower left, a man in a white shawl and white head covering sits cross-legged on the stage facing a microphone, hands joined. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and the seated man is the only physical person visible.

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A photograph of a golden ornate throne (peetha) set against a cosmic blue and purple backdrop with a large golden lotus motif. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes with a white bead necklace, seated before a tree, with a red and yellow flower arrangement and a fruit basket beside it. Flanking the throne are tall brass oil lamps (lit) and a small golden footstool with offerings. At lower left, a man in white ceremonial clothes with a white turban and a saffron-marked forehead sits with palms joined in prayer before a microphone, a brass bell at his side. Ceremonial padapuja setting.2011-08-04A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a yellow-and-white striped head wrap sits cross-legged before a gilded altar, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him, a framed portrait of a smiling man with long hair in orange robes and a beaded garland, seated under a banyan tree with one hand raised, is garlanded with red roses. Red-and-orange flowers, a red basket of fruit, a brass oil lamp, a bell and a golden lion-shaped figure stand on the altar beside a starry blue backdrop.2011-08-07A priest in white ritual dress with a cream head covering sits cross-legged on a raised stage at left, a microphone stand before him. Centre stage a gold ornate throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated and raising one hand, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Vases of tulips, a red basket of fruit and lit oil lamps surround the throne. A starry galaxy backdrop with a gold lotus fills the wall, and dark curtains stand at right. Silhouettes of audience members with raised hands appear in the foreground.2011-07-31A photograph of a stage set before a backdrop of a deep blue starry galaxy with a large golden lotus-like flower at upper left. On a gold-carved throne-style seat at centre sits a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, holding one hand raised in blessing, with a red cushion in front and a basket of fruit and flower vases nearby. The portrait is garlanded with orange, red and purple flowers. At left, a person in white ritual clothes with a light yellow head covering sits on a low seat with hands joined, facing the portrait. A microphone stands in front of them. Several people's heads are seen in the foreground at bottom, and a dark curtain hangs at right.2011-07-31October 19 20112011-10-19A photograph of a stage set for a satsang session. A golden throne with red cushions sits centrally in front of a large blue-and-violet cosmic backdrop featuring a golden lotus. On the throne stands a framed portrait of a man in orange robes with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped around the frame. A seated priest in white clothing with a yellow head wrap sits at left beside a microphone. Lit oil lamps and flower vases flank the throne, and several shaved-headed audience members are seen from behind in the foreground.2011-07-31June 24 20112011-06-24A photograph of a seated figure in white ritual clothing with a yellow head wrap on a raised stage, in front of a large cosmic backdrop with a golden lotus and a starry galaxy. Beside the figure is a gold-framed portrait on an ornate golden throne-like seat with red cushions, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, flowers in vases and a red basket. The portrait shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation. Several people with shaved heads sit in the foreground audience, facing the stage. A microphone stands near the seated figure.2011-07-31A seated figure in white ceremonial clothing and a white turban sits in a gilded, ornate throne with red cushions, hands folded in namaskar at the chest. A pink and white flower garland hangs around the neck, and flower arrangements stand on white-draped side tables. Behind is a painted night-sky backdrop with a large glowing orange sun, blue planets and white stars, with a dove emblem in the upper left.2009-11-29A stage with a golden ornate throne at centre, behind which stands a framed portrait of a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation pose, the frame draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A large blue starry backdrop shows a golden lotus at top right and a blue figure with hands in anjali mudra. At left, a seated man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-coloured turban and rudraksha mala speaks into a microphone beside a small brass oil lamp. Brass items and a flower offering sit near the throne, and a monitor and bag are at the lower edge.2011-07-29A seated man in an ornate red velvet throne with tiger-striped cushions sits before a cosmic backdrop of orange and purple space imagery. He wears saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, bangles and a red tilak on his forehead. A devotee in a saffron shawl kneels at his feet, hands folded in prayer, while a second seated man in blue jeans and a white shirt also bows. Before the throne is a silver tray with offerings and flowers, gold oil lamps flank the throne, and vases of flowers sit at the sides. a person is the seated figure, based on the saffron clothing, bead malas, gold necklace and throne presentation.2012-09-15September 14 20122012-09-14