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Empty stage in a wood-panelled hall with a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans. A large black plastic-sheet backdrop shows a golden depiction of a man wearing a turban, placed behind an ornate wooden armchair with gold upholstery on a white-draped platform. Two colourful woven hanging panels with yellow fringe flank the backdrop. Pink and red flower arrangements sit beside the chair, with a few flower petals on the floor. Speakers, tripod-mounted lights, cables and a sound table surround the stage. No people are visible. The turbaned portrait is a depiction, and no person is seated in the chair.

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A photograph of an empty stage set for a gathering, with a large cushioned wooden armchair at centre on a raised white platform, draped with a patterned cloth and a tiger-stripe mat, with white flower petals scattered at its base. Behind it hangs a large dark plastic-covered backdrop printed with a sepia portrait of a bearded man in a turban and kurta, a depiction rather than a living person. Two tall decorative pillars wrapped in multicoloured geometric patterns with gold fringe frame the backdrop, and flower arrangements in red, pink and white stand on draped tables on either side. A speaker stands at the left edge; no people are visible.2006-04-01A seated man with long dark hair and a bare head sits on a cream-and-gold armchair on a white-draped stage in a wood-panelled hall. He wears a white and cream dhoti with gold border and a white shawl. Behind him hangs a large black plastic backdrop with a printed portrait of a smiling man in a golden turban. Ornate multicoloured embroidered pillars with gold fringe flank the backdrop. Flower arrangements in red and white sit on the stage and a leopard-print cloth lies at his feet, with scattered white petals and a small striped mat at the front. Speakers and cables stand at the sides. Appearance-based cues are long hair, white and gold ceremonial clothing and a central seated position, consistent with the probable Swamiji label.2006-04-01A stage in a large hall set up for a programme, with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne at centre. The figure wears orange robes and sits beneath a large backdrop portrait of a smiling long-haired man with a red bindi, framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers and multicoloured hanging textile panels. Red velvet curtains flank the stage, and small oil lamps and decorative figurines sit on the lower steps. A studio light on a tripod stands at the front right, and yellow paper lanterns hang from the ceiling on the left. a person seated on the throne in orange robes, with a shaved-head-free appearance and long hair visible in the backdrop portrait.2007-02-15A photograph of a stage event with a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red bindi, hung on a dark blue backdrop. A seated figure in white clothing with an orange-tan shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and multicoloured garland decorations, holding a microphone. Colourful beaded garlands hang on either side, and two standing fans, a stage light and red steps frame the platform. a person: the seated figure in white and orange shawl on the gold throne with long hair and a shawl is a candidate for a person, though the appearance is only partly visible at this distance.2007-02-15A stage set for a satsang with a central golden throne draped in red cushions and framed by a garland of marigolds and red flowers. Seated on the throne is a golden-yellow seated figure wearing a yellow turban, which appears to be a statue or effigy rather than a living person. To the left stands a second golden throne with a seated figure decorated with garlands. Brass oil lamps (kuthuvilakku) stand on both sides of the central throne, and red and pink flowers decorate the platform. Behind are white drapery swags in green, red, maroon and gold, with navy side curtains and a polished reflective floor. No living people are visible in the scene.2010-12-26A stage set for a satsang with two ornate gold thrones draped with multicoloured garlands of marigolds and roses. On the central throne sits a figure in saffron-yellow robes with a yellow turban, hands in lap, seated in meditation; the figure's features are not clear enough to confirm identity, so this is a seated person on a throne rather than a confirmed presence. A second throne at left holds a seated figure in yellow and gold, possibly a statue or portrait. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage, flanked by purple vases with flowers. Behind is a draped backdrop in teal, red, maroon, green and gold swags over white fabric, with a ceiling fan and lighting rigging above. The floor is polished and reflective.2010-12-26A stage set for a satsang with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in flower garlands and fronted by a row of brass oil lamps. The figure is a statue or murti, not a living person, wearing a yellow-orange turban and yellow-orange robe. A second garlanded gold chair stands at left with a smaller figure. White and multicolored draped cloth forms the backdrop, with a red-and-gold canopy above the throne. Purple vases with flowers flank the stage and a glossy reflective floor reflects the setup. No living people are visible.2010-12-26A photograph of an empty stage in a hall with dark navy drapes and white side walls. At centre stands a large gold throne with a red cushioned seat and red backrest, set on a raised platform with orange floor mats. Behind it a large backdrop shows a stone temple gateway with ornate pillars, a deity murti in a decorated alcove, and green foliage at the sides, with orange-and-white decorated pillars on either side. Ceiling fans and stage lights hang overhead, and a white cloth canopy edges the top. At the lower right a camera on a tripod is operated by a person in white clothing, partly visible. No a person is visible; the throne is unoccupied.2010-09-15A stage set with two ornate golden thrones draped in flower garlands, one on the left holding a seated yellow-clad figure and a central golden throne with red cushions where a seated figure in a saffron-yellow robe and yellow turban sits in meditation posture. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with purple vases and fresh flowers at the base. Teal, red, green and maroon drapes hang behind, with a decorated pot-shaped crown or headdress above the central seat. The polished floor reflects the thrones. The seated figures appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, so no physical people are counted.2010-12-26A photograph of a stage set for a satsang. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with a multicolour flower garland and red cushions. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a second golden chair with garlands sits empty at the left edge. The backdrop is draped white fabric with teal, red, dark and green swags and small hanging decorations. The floor is polished white with reflections, and the stage is lit from above and the sides.2010-12-26A wide stage view of a discourse hall with a white-tiled floor and steps leading up. A seated figure in white clothing with a light shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, flowers on a small side table, and a microphone stand in front. Behind the throne is a large backdrop photograph of a stone temple gopuram with a deity murti shrine. Tall white and orange pillars, black drapes, stage lights and a ceiling fan surround the set.2010-09-12A photograph inside a wood-panelled hall shows a figure seated on an ornate wooden armchair with cream upholstery and orange trim, draped with a tiger-skin rug on a white cloth. The seated person wears a long orange robe and has long dark hair, hands folded in the lap, eyes closed, feet bare. Behind is a large black plastic-covered backdrop bearing a gold-toned portrait of a turbaned man. Brass lamp stands with bird finials flank the chair, and small tables with pink-and-white flower arrangements and red draped cloths sit at each side. Multicoloured embroidered hangings hang from the top corners. At the right edge a man in white with an orange cloth sits at a laptop, and a tripod and speaker stand at left. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange robes, and the backdrop portrait is a printed depiction.2006-04-02