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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.

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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.2011-08-01A 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 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 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.2011-07-31A photograph of a stage set for a morning session. On the right, a gold-framed portrait of a man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace, seated in a meditative pose, is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers and set on a golden throne with red cushions. Flowers in vases, a red basket of fruit and a lit oil lamp sit beside it. On the left, a seated priest in white robes and a white head wrap sits before a microphone, facing the throne. The backdrop shows a golden lotus against a deep blue cosmic starfield. Partially visible audience heads and a raised hand appear in the foreground.2011-07-31A 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.2011-07-31A 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 photograph of a ritual setting with a golden ornate throne-like seat and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed seated figure with a white bead necklace, decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and flanked by golden lion-shaped supports. A man seated cross-legged at left in white ritual clothing, with a white head wrap and gold-trimmed cloth, sits before a microphone with a small bell and an ornate brass oil lamp nearby. Red and orange flowers adorn the platform, a red basket of fruit sits on top, and a starry blue cosmic backdrop with a golden lotus design fills the background.2011-08-08A stage set with a large framed portrait on a golden throne-like peetha, draped in flower garlands of yellow, orange and purple blooms. The portrait shows a smiling man with long dark hair in orange robes, seated in meditation pose before a tree trunk, labelled with a printed caption. The golden throne has red cushions, with artificial tulips in gilded vases on either side and a red basket of fruit at right. Behind is a backdrop of a golden lotus against a starry blue galaxy. At left, a man in white ritual clothing with a white turban-style head covering sits on the platform beside a microphone, holding papers and a prayer bead mala. No one occupies the throne.2011-08-01A 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 priest in white ritual dress with a gold-bordered white shawl and a cream turban sits cross-legged on an orange cloth at left, reading from a sheet on a small wooden stand before a microphone. Behind him a large framed photograph of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Gold lotus-shaped motifs rise behind the throne, with oil lamps and flowers beside it, and a blue cosmic starfield backdrop with a painted standing figure with palms joined. The framed image on the throne is a printed portrait, not a physical person.2011-07-26A seated priest in white ritual dress with a white turban and gold chain sits cross-legged on a stage, reading from an open book on a wooden stand beside a microphone. He wears white-and-yellow-bordered cloth and has white markings on his arms. To the right, a large framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron robes with a rudraksha-style mala hangs on a gold-carved altar draped in red fabric, garlanded with red roses and yellow flowers, with orange tulips in vases and a red basket of fruit. A brass standing oil lamp with a lit flame stands at centre. A small brass bell and a gold-trimmed table sit in the foreground, against a starry blue backdrop and black curtain.2011-08-07