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A staged hall scene with a silver throne cushioned in red, flanked by two silver lion sculptures and draped with garlands in yellow, red, green and white. Seated centrally is a man with a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, rudraksha-style gold beads and a gold necklace, his right hand raised in blessing. a person is seated on this throne, distinguished by the orange turban, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces. To the left, a standing attendant in orange cloth extends a hand toward a decorated deity murti with garlands. Behind the throne stand a gold-framed deity murti and a golden female figure on the right, with red velvet drapery and a pale rug on the floor. A purple bird logo and copyright text appear in the corners.

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A stage photograph in an ornate temple-style hall. On the left, a long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and wrap stands barefoot, holding a small flower and a bell-like object near a golden arched shrine with a dark-skinned deity murti hung with garlands. Centre-right, a bearded man in an orange turban, saffron robe and gold necklaces with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a silver-framed red cushioned seat flanked by silver lion figures, raising his hand in a teaching gesture. Behind him, a golden arch frames garlanded deity images and a red curtain; rose petals scatter the floor. The seated figure resembles the a person profile but his appearance is only partly distinctive, so the match is uncertain.2017-11-25November 27 20172017-11-27November 25 20172017-11-25A photograph of a temple shrine setting with a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-red throne under a gold arch framed by garlands of yellow, red, orange and green flowers. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe and orange turban with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala; it is a cutout or printed image rather than a live person. Beside it a deity murti stands in a gilded niche draped with flower garlands, and a gold-colored figure stands near the throne. At left a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth stands with back turned, reaching toward the deity niche. Red rose petals are scattered on the floor, and a red curtain hangs behind.2017-11-27A photograph of a satsang on a raised stage. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate silver-and-green throne, hands raised in teaching gesture, wearing a large orange-and-gold beaded necklace and bracelets, with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers draped over the throne. Flanking him are gold deity murtis in garlanded shrines, a standing gold attendant figure holding a pot, and a lamp-tending attendant in orange at left. Red velvet curtains hang behind. The appearance-based label a person applies to the seated figure in saffron, turban and ornate necklace.2017-11-27A stage set for a ceremony with a large cutout-style figure of a bearded man seated on an ornate silver-and-gold throne, wearing a saffron-orange turban, saffron robes, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, with his right hand raised in greeting. The throne is draped in red-and-green garlands with lion figures at its base and a gilded canopy behind. To the left, a deity murti in gold-and-silver ornaments and yellow garlands stands within a gold arch, while a standing attendant in orange and white holds a lamp near it. The figure on the throne is a printed photograph, not a physical person, and the scene shows no visible physical audience.2017-11-27November 25 20172017-11-25November 25 20172017-11-25Photograph of a decorated altar room with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth with a tied topknot raises a lit oil lamp toward a gold-framed deity murti adorned with a silver-and-gold ornament and multicoloured garlands. On the right, a large life-size cutout or printed image of a bearded man in an orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces sits on a red cushioned throne flanked by silver lion figures, with a gold-framed throne canopy bearing a second murti and rose-and-yellow garlands. Because the seated figure is a printed cutout rather than a person, it is treated as a depiction; he is described by his role and attire only.2017-11-27Stage photo of a temple-style setting with a cutout-like seated figure in saffron-orange robes and orange turban, wearing a gold-toned pendant necklace and rudraksha-style beads, seated on a silver throne with lion figures and red cushions. Behind him are gold arches framed by garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, with a deity murti and a standing gold figure. On the left, a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth stands near a seated deity statue adorned with garlands. On the right, a female deity statue wears a teal and purple skirt with gold jewellery. A red velvet curtain hangs in the background.2017-11-25A photograph of a stage set for satsang, with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, long dark hair and beard, and a gold-beaded necklace with rudraksha malas, seated on a silver throne with lion figures and red cushions, one hand raised. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers drape the golden arched backdrop and two deity murti flanking him. To the left, a figure in orange cloth and bare chest holds up a lit oil lamp. Maroon curtains hang behind and rose petals are scattered on the floor. Two people are physically present.2017-11-27A photograph of a temple-style stage with a red curtain and a seated figure on a silver throne with red cushions and silver lion armrests, flanked by flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron head wrap, a large gold beaded necklace and bangles; the photo appears to be a cutout or framed portrait on the throne, not a live person. To the left, a standing attendant in orange cloth with white body markings holds a lit lamp toward a golden deity murti in a gilded arch decorated with garlands. A small golden figure stands in front of the throne, and a gold-framed backdrop depicts deities. Oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor.2017-11-27