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A photograph of an ashram hall during a ceremony in front of an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by arches and canopies decorated with floral garlands in red, green and white. A figure in white seated on the throne is being attended by people in white and saffron robes on the stage, with a priest in white near the throne. Rows of devotees in white clothes sit on the floor in the foreground, some in red and pink saris, facing the stage. Ceiling fans, a video camera on a tripod, and a yellow and blue decorated pillar frame the scene. A person in orange robes stands at the left edge of the stage.

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June 22 20092009-06-22November 17 20092009-11-17A photograph of an indoor discourse hall with a dark curtained stage. On a raised golden throne with a white and gold back, a figure in orange robes sits behind a microphone, surrounded by an arch of red and white flowers. Rows of seated audience members face the stage, many in white clothes and some in yellow, orange or green; several have long hair in braids or buns. Ceiling fans, stage lights and a patterned banner hang above. The seated figure on the throne is appearance-based candidate for a person with orange robes and a throne setting, but the cues are not distinctive enough for a firm label, so this is marked uncertain.2009-11-17November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA large hall during a darshan-style gathering, with a gilded golden throne (peetha) under an ornate white and gold arched canopy at the centre of a raised stage. Two figures in white sit on the throne area, one with a yellow garment, and attendants in white are near the dais. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes sit on striped mats on the floor, facing the stage. Yellow and multicoloured decorative hangings hang from the ceiling, marigold garlands line the stage entrance, and white ceiling fans are visible. A man in white stands at the left edge speaking near a microphone, and a few people in saffron and orange clothing are seated on the side.2009-06-22Indoor satsang hall with a raised stage set with a gold-and-white throne and gilded lion-form armrests. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the throne at centre, with a deity murti and framed garlanded portraits flanking him, and gold-framed garlands above. Dozens of devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white and cream saris and dhotis, some in green and purple, facing the stage. Camera tripods, a rear projection screen and a kalasha-like gold canopy complete the scene. The seated figure in saffron robes could be a person, given the saffron clothing and central throne placement, though the face is too small to confirm.2010-11-12A photograph of an indoor hall where a seated speaker in red-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair on a raised stage. The stage backdrop is a dark curtain framed by an arch of red and orange flower garlands with a gold canopy. Two microphone stands and standing lights flank the stage, with white candles and small flower arrangements nearby. Ceiling fans hang above. Rows of seated audience members, mostly in white clothing and some in orange, face the stage from the foreground.2009-11-17A stage ceremony with a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne backed by a gold arch decorated with flower garlands. The seated figure wears white clothing and a gold necklace, with long dark hair. To the left, a deity murti stands in a flower-decorated shrine with marigold garlands. In the foreground, several people sit on an orange carpet in white and orange ritual clothing, including a man with a shaved head and gold necklaces playing a bell, and a woman in white. Brass trays, oil lamps and offerings sit on the floor.2011-01-28 +1 copiesA stage at an indoor hall with a dark blue curtain and red valance, framed by a floral garland arch with a decorated throne-like seat in the centre. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the raised seat, flanked by people in white and orange garments who stand and attend around the platform. Audience members sit in rows on the floor in the foreground, many in white. A ceiling fan and stage lights are visible. The scene suggests a formal satsang or program session, with attendants in white dhotis and sarees near the peetha.2009-11-17Wide view from the back of a hall where many people sit on orange carpet facing a raised stage. On the stage, a central golden throne-like seat with an ornate gold canopy is framed by an arch of red and orange flower garlands and two white pillars; a figure in red sits on the throne. Most attendees wear white, some with yellow or orange sashes, and one woman on the right wears orange robes. Ceiling fans, a lamp and camera equipment are visible.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a talk in a hall with a stage at the front. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne on a raised platform, backed by a dark curtain and a semicircular arch of orange and yellow flowers with garlands and white pillars. Microphones on stands and a small table stand nearby. A ceiling fan and hanging yellow drapes are visible. Thirty-plus devotees, mostly women in white clothing, sit on the floor facing the stage, with some in orange and green garments.2009-11-17June 22 20092009-06-22