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A stage at a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind it. Centre, a man in an orange-saffron cloth with a red turban sits on a silver throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, with a microphone stand before him. Flanked by two gilded deity murtis on golden arches, each draped in marigold garlands; the left figure wears a crown and white garland, the right one has a green and gold garment and a crown. A gilded horse-shaped figure stands behind the throne, and a standing devotee in orange cloth on the left holds a lit oil lamp aloft as an aarti. Rose petals and flower scatter cover the stage floor.

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November 28 20172017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28A photograph of a temple-style stage set with a golden nandi bull and gold-framed alcoves. A seated figure in an orange robe, orange turban, and rudraksha mala sits on a silver-covered chair before a golden bull, flanked by golden deity figures. A standing attendant in an orange robe on the left holds a lit lamp toward the central figure. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers drape the statues and alcoves. A deity murti in a gold-framed alcove on the right wears a crown and green and gold sari against a blue cloth. A microphone stands in front of the central seat. The stage has a red curtain behind it and brass railings in front. The seated figure, judging by the orange turban, rudraksha mala and the adornments, matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and the central figure is a depiction is not claimed here; the seated person is physically present on the stage.2017-11-28November 28 20172017-11-28A stage at a Hindu temple-style event with a seated figure in the centre wearing an orange-red turban and orange-saffron robe, hands joined in namaskar, sitting on a red cushioned chair before a silver backdrop and a large gilded bull (nandi) statue. Behind him are golden deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers. A shirtless man in an orange dhoti on the left holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the seated figure. Flanking the stage are two golden standing female statues and two larger deity murti in gold arches draped with flower garlands, one in a green and purple sari. Flower petals and fruit offerings lie on the floor, and a silver bowl sits before the seated figure. A microphone stands on the stage. Individual identity is not stated here.2017-11-28Stage photo in a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind. A man in saffron-orange robes with a red turban and long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a silver-and-red seat in the centre. Behind him is a large golden throne-arch framed with garlands in red, yellow and pink, with a golden bull-shaped figure and deity murti. Golden statues flank the stage. To the left, a bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti carries a tray, while a seated attendant in orange sits near the edge. On the right, a garlanded deity murti in green and blue dress stands in a golden arch. Oil lamps line the stage edge and a mic stands in front of the seat.2017-11-28A stage shrine in a hall with a dark red curtain backdrop. A standing priest in an orange dhoti, bare-chested, raises a lit flame in his right hand toward the altar at left. Seated centrally on a red cushioned throne-like seat is a man in a saffron-orange robe and a matching orange turban, hands folded in front of him, with a microphone stand before him. Three deity murtis are dressed in blue and purple silk and adorned with yellow and orange flower garlands, two seated on gilded thrones at either side, and a gold-decorated central shrine behind. Pink flower petals are scattered on the polished stage floor, with a silver tray and offering vessel in front.2017-11-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage shrine with a seated figure in the centre on a silver-covered throne, wearing an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces with hands resting in lap. Behind him a gilded golden bull (nandi) stands beside a dark-red curtain, with garlanded deity murti on either side: a crowned deity figure on the left and a crowned goddess in green and gold sari on the right over a blue cloth. Gilded attendant statues flank the scene. On the left, a standing man in orange dhoti, bare-chested, holds a small object up toward a deity figure in a ritual gesture. Marigold garlands, a small fruit offering and a microphone stand are visible. The scene appears to be a throne shrine with a ceremonial satsang setting.2017-11-28November 26 20172017-11-26Ceremonial stage in a temple-style hall with a deep red curtain behind. In the centre, a seated man in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned silver throne before a golden arch decorated with yellow and red garlands and a gold-framed deity murti. Flanking gold deity murtis stand in ornate arched niches; to the left a seated murti is draped in garlands and an attendant in orange cloth stands nearby, and to the right a standing goddess murti in green and gold wears a garland. Golden female attendant statues stand beside the central arch, and small oil lamps are lit on the stage. A figure in orange at left attends with a tray. The seated man is an appearance-based a person candidate; the adjacent figures are priests.2017-11-28A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban sits centrally on a silver-and-red throne flanked by silver elephant figures, beneath a large golden arch garlanded with yellow, white and pink flowers. Behind him is a golden horse-headed throne back with a deity murti crowned and garlanded. To the left, a garlanded deity murti stands on a blue cloth; two attendants in orange-saffron cloth stand near it, one holding a tray. To the right, a garlanded goddess murti in green and blue stands on a blue cloth. Golden standing attendant figures flank the centre. Small oil lamps and fruit offerings sit at the base, and a red velvet curtain hangs behind.2017-11-28A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a red-orange turban sits on a red cushioned throne on a stage, hands pressed together in namaskar, with a rudraksha-style necklace and gold ornaments visible. Beside him stands a gold-framed Nandi bull with a golden saddle, and two gold-framed figures with garlanded deity images behind. On the left, a woman in an orange sari holds a plate of offerings. Gold figures of attendants stand at the sides, a silver vessel and small lion statues sit at the front, and a mic stand is in front of the throne. Dark red curtains and a light floral petal scatter on the floor complete the scene. A large statue of a seated figure is shown beside a silver-framed stand.2017-11-28