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Photo of a puja hall with a gilded throne-like seat at the back, topped by a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace seated under a tree, garlanded with red and yellow marigolds. The stage backdrop is a starry blue cosmic design with a large golden lotus above. On the left, a man in white ritual cloth with a light-coloured turban and a beaded necklace sits behind a microphone. In the foreground, several men in white dhoti and shoulder cloths sit on the floor with their backs to the camera, and a camera on a tripod faces the stage. A small silver bowl and a basket of fruit sit near the throne.

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Photograph of a puja or satsang stage set before a deep blue starry backdrop with a painted figure of a sage with hands in anjali mudra. A large golden lotus-petal arch rises behind a golden throne draped with marigold garlands, on which a framed photograph shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala seated before a tree, raising one hand. A man in a cream turban and white garment sits at a small table with a microphone, and a tripod-mounted camera stands in front. A seated devotee in the foreground is partly visible at the bottom edge, and a golden urn-like pot sits at the stage's right side.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 puja in a hall with a starry blue backdrop. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a yellow turban and a garland, sits at a microphone and performs a ritual with his hands. On the right, a large gold throne with carved panels is decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and holds a framed photograph of a figure in orange robes and rudraksha mala seated in meditation pose. Several women and girls in white and yellow saris sit on the floor in rows, facing the stage, with brass oil lamps and a thali of offerings before them. A man in a yellow-and-white dhoti sits to the right near the stage steps.2011-07-29A 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 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 stage set for a ritual session with a large cosmic backdrop of deep blue and purple starfields and a glowing nebula, with a faint blue figure of a sage with hands in anjali at left. Centre stage is an ornate golden throne with a gold lotus-shaped canopy, red cushions and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure seated in meditation, garlanded with marigolds and flanked by vases of red flowers and a basket of fruit. A man in white dhoti and white kurta with a light cap sits at left at a low table, speaking into a microphone. In the foreground a person in white dhoti and yellow cloth stands with his back to the camera, holding a phone, beside a tripod-mounted video camera. Black monitors and a red-draped table fill the lower foreground.2011-07-30A 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 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 an indoor satsang hall with a large blue cosmic backdrop showing a golden lotus and starry sky. On a raised golden throne stands a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, flanked by flower vases and a red-and-gold cushion. Seated at the left of the stage, a man in white ceremonial dress and a white head covering sits before a small microphone. In the foreground, several shaved-headed devotees in white and maroon clothing sit facing the stage, one raising a hand. A small oil lamp burns near the throne.2011-07-31A photograph of a stage in a hall with a starry purple-blue backdrop featuring a large golden lotus. A gold-and-red throne is set centrally, with a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a garland of yellow and red flowers on its back. A seated man in white clothing and a golden head covering sits at the left of the stage, holding a microphone, facing the audience. Red cushions rest on the throne and a red basket with flowers sits on a side table. In the foreground, several people with shaved heads sit with their backs to the camera, including one in a white and maroon top. A dark curtain and a monitor appear at the right edge.2011-07-31A stage set with a large golden throne (peetha) shaped like a lotus canopy, flanked by golden side panels. On the throne sits a framed photograph of a figure in orange robes with a white bead necklace, seated in meditation, with marigold garlands around the frame and red and yellow flowers in vases on either side. A starry blue-and-purple cosmic backdrop fills the screen behind, with a blue projected figure of a bearded man with palms pressed together at left. At left stage, a seated man in white clothing and a yellow turban speaks into a microphone at a small table. Tripod-mounted cameras stand in front of the stage.2011-07-30A 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.2011-08-01