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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, holding a microphone to his ear while speaking. Behind him hangs a large painted backdrop of a deity holding a staff, and a gold-decorated deity murti sits on a throne to the right, adorned with silver ornaments, a crown and a red-and-gold cloth. To the lower right, a row of women and girls in orange and white garments sit on the floor facing the stage, with a metal railing in front. A small orange pennant with a red emblem hangs beside the throne.

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July 18 20162016-07-18A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and orange head turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests and leopard-print cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a large painted backdrop shows a goddess figure holding a veena-like instrument, flanked by gilded pillars. To the right stands a decorated deity murti in gold and orange garments with a crown, and orange tassel banners hang at either side. Seated on the stage floor below are devotees in orange and white clothing, some with bare feet, listening attentively. The setting appears to be a stage-based session with a throne, with the seated man appearing to be the central speaker and an appearance-based a person candidate, though identity is uncertain.2016-07-18A seated man in an orange-red robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and carved lion arm-rests, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a long brown rudraksha-style mala around his neck and holds his hands together in his lap. Behind him, a golden deity murti is dressed in orange silk and jewelled armour, flanked by two decorated red and gold umbrella-style standards. In the foreground, rows of young women in orange saris with white sandalwood or kumkum markings sit on the floor, facing him, while several dark-haired heads are seen in silhouette at the bottom edge.2016-07-18July 18 20162016-07-18July 18 20162016-07-18A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a peacock-style canopy and lion carvings, in front of a red curtain and a painted deity backdrop showing a figure with a raised hand and lamp. The seated man wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, a gold necklace, and a garland of white and pink flowers. A trident stands to the left of the throne. A row of about a dozen seated devotees in front, with some wearing orange shawls and a woman in a green sari, faces the throne with their backs to the camera. Flanking the throne are two tall panels printed with lotus and temple motifs.2016-10-12October 04 20132013-10-04June 06 20162016-06-06June 12 20162016-06-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set at a session. On the left, a man with short dark hair and a light beard sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a rust-orange robe with a rust-orange head wrap and a dark sash over his shoulder. Facing the stage, to the right, a large gold-framed arch surrounds a deity murti dressed in gold and orange garments with a golden crown, flanked by a second figure. A curtain of deep red drapes the back, and a painted backdrop shows a female figure holding a staff. In the foreground, a row of women in orange and white saris sit seated on the floor with hands raised in prayer near a brass rail, with a few seated in white.2016-07-18A man seated cross-legged on a red cushion within a gold-and-red ornate throne, wearing saffron-orange robes with a red shawl and bare chest, hands folded, speaking at a microphone stand on a red-carpeted stage. Behind him a large gold relief panel shows a multi-armed deity with a crown. To the right, a golden ornate throne holds richly decorated deity murtis dressed in gold and white silk with jewelled adornments, flanked by gold ceremonial mace-like staffs and a trident. Red-and-gold umbrella-style canopies, a cooler fan and brass lamps are visible. A satsang discourse setting.2016-08-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a gold necklace and a long pink-and-white flower garland. Behind him a large painted deity murti with blue skin and raised hands stands against a red curtain, with gold foliage above. Several devotees sit cross-legged on the floor facing the throne, including a bare-shouldered man in white dhoti with an orange shawl, women in saris and a woman in a green sari with orange shawls. A golden trident stands to the left beside a lotus-patterned panel, and a brass railing separates the seated devotees from the stage. Satsang or darshan setting.2016-10-12