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Photograph of an empty ceremonial stage set up for a puja. A large gilded throne stands centre, with red cushions and red and yellow flower garlands draped on its back. Above it is a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes, seated cross-legged with a rudraksha mala and a raised hand; this is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Two carved stone lion sculptures flank the throne, with brass oil lamps beside them. Behind is a large backdrop printed with a red sandstone temple facade. Two monitors and two camera tripods sit in front of the stage. No people are physically visible in the scene.

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August 11 20112011-08-11A golden throne stands centred on a stage in front of a large printed backdrop of a stone temple with carved columns and two sculpted lion guardians. A framed portrait on the throne shows a figure in orange robes with a white bead necklace, seated with one hand raised, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. Two tripods with cameras and a microphone stand flank the stage, and dark screens sit in front. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-08-11 +1 copiesAn empty ornate golden throne (peetha) stands centred on a red-carpeted dais in front of a temple-carved backdrop with two large stone lion guardians. Above the throne hangs a framed photograph, garlanded with red and yellow flowers, of a smiling man with long dark hair in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation under a banyan tree with one hand raised. Brass oil lamps (deepa) flank the platform, with red flowers in vases, a small basket of fruit on a side table, and a red cushioned footstool in front of the throne. The throne is unoccupied, so no physical person is present. The framed portrait is a depiction on a wall, not a physical person.2011-08-10A seated man in white ritual dress with a cream-coloured head wrap and a yellow-and-white garland sits at the left, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Centre stage is an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and white roses, and a framed painted portrait above it showing a long-haired figure in orange robes with a white bead necklace seated in meditation, labelled as a portrait of the teacher. Flanking the throne are gilded pedestals, tall brass lamps and red flower arrangements. Behind is a large printed backdrop of carved reddish temple stone with lion sculptures. A small red-cushioned footstool sits in front of the throne.2011-08-13A gilded ornate throne with red velvet cushions stands on a red rug before a temple-architecture backdrop of carved sandstone with large stone lion statues. Above the throne a framed portrait shows a figure in orange robes and a white bead garland, seated before a tree, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. To the left a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with white markings on his body sits cross-legged and chants into a microphone beside brass oil lamps. A small red basket of fruit sits on the right. No physical person is seated on the throne.2011-08-10A gilded throne (peetha) with red velvet seat stands centrally before a stone-carved temple wall backdrop showing sculpted lion-like guardian figures. Above the seat hangs a framed photograph of a seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, hand raised in blessing, with red and yellow flower garlands framing the frame; this is a depiction on a print, not a physical presence. A pair of brass oil lamps (lamps with rooster-finial tops) flank the throne, with red flowers in vases at its base and a small red basket on a side table. On the left, two priests in orange and white sit cross-legged, one wearing an ornate patterned cap and a flower garland, with a microphone stand before them.2011-08-11 +2 copiesApril 20 20132013-04-20A priest seated cross-legged on a low wooden seat at the left, wearing a cream-white dhoti, a cream shawl over the shoulders, a gold-tone beaded necklace and a cream headwrap, with white and yellow markings on his forehead and arms, speaks into a microphone. Before him a large golden throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, raising one hand. The portrait is garlanded with orange, yellow and purple flowers, and red flowers sit on the throne base and small side tables. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne. The backdrop is a large printed image of carved red sandstone temple architecture with stone lion figures. A small red-and-gold offering basket sits on the right table.2011-08-14 +1 copiesA figure in an orange-red robe with a leopard-print shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, raising one hand in a gesture of address. Two camera tripods and a microphone stand are in front of the stage. A large projected backdrop shows a deity murti with garlands, flanked by temple pillars. In the foreground, audience members are seen from behind, including a person in white with an orange shawl and others in white and yellow clothing. The image is a photograph of a satsang talk.2010-09-16September 08 20172017-09-08 +1 copiesAugust 14 20112011-08-14A photograph of a ceremonial golden throne (peetha) set before a temple-carved stone backdrop of sculpted figures and pillars. On the throne's red cushioned seat stands a framed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron robes with a white beaded mala, seated with raised hand in front of a tree; red and yellow flower garlands drape the frame. A small red basket and brass oil lamps (lamps with rooster-shaped finials) flank the throne, with red flower arrangements on the floor. At left, two priests sit: the foremost wears an ornate jeweled crown, saffron robes and a gold necklace, and sits before a microphone, while a second priest in white sits behind him. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person present on the throne.2011-08-11 +1 copies