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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne-like dais, hands folded in his lap, before a microphone stand. The throne is heavily decorated with bands of yellow, orange, pink, purple and white flower garlands in a large arched form. Behind him, a golden-crowned deity murti stands in the upper back of the decorated seat. To the right, a golden arched shrine niche frames a standing deity murti in a pink and gold sari with gold jewellery and a crown, draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers over an orange cloth. A red curtain forms the backdrop.

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A stage scene in a temple-style hall with a red curtain and a green draped backdrop. A man seated on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions wears an orange-brown robe, a saffron turban, gold armbands and a pink flower garland, holding his hands together in front of a microphone stand. To the right, a richly ornamented golden arched shrine holds a deity murti decked with yellow and red garlands, gold crown and jewelry, seated on an orange cloth. Two people in orange-saffron robes stand at right, one holding a small glass vessel and reaching toward the murti. Flower-decorated seats and offerings sit on the stage floor. The man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate in a seated, honoured position with a saffron turban and gold ornaments, so the identification remains uncertain.2017-11-11A stage ceremony in front of a deep red curtain. On the left, a seated man in a rust-brown robe, a matching brown turban and a pink-and-white garland sits on a gold-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind him, a large deity murti decorated with yellow and purple flowers and a crown is framed by green drapery. On the right, a standing man in an orange sannyasi robe holds a lit oil lamp beside a golden arched shrine holding a richly adorned female deity murti in pink and gold garments with a gold crown, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and garlanded with yellow and red-white flower strings. A small brass lamp stands on the floor. A stage microphone stands centre.2017-11-11A seated man in a rust-orange wrap and dark rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned silver throne with hands folded in prayer before a stage shrine. Behind him, a large deity murti is draped in garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, flanked by gold-finished figures. To the right, a gold-framed shrine holds a seated female deity murti in a green sari with a red garland. A young attendant in orange robes stands at right holding a small lamp near the shrine, and a dark bronze-brown cloth lies on the floor before the shrine. Red curtains hang behind the stage. The seated man's head is covered by a deep red turban, and the clothing and garlands suggest a puja or abhishekam setting.2017-11-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a raised silver-and-cream throne in front of a red curtain, hands resting in his lap. Behind him a large gilded arched frame holds a richly adorned deity murti decorated with yellow and multicoloured floral garlands. Golden standing attendant statues flank the scene, and a smaller seated figure in red-brown and garlanded yellow sits to the left. Silver elephant figures sit at the base of the throne. The seated man's appearance is consistent with the page's description of a distinctive saffron-robed teacher with long rudraksha beads, so he is recorded as a probable candidate in an initiation setting, a person, seated on the throne before the garlanded deity murti.2017-11-24November 26 20172017-11-26A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and a rust-orange turban, with a pink and white flower garland around his neck, gold necklaces, gold bangles and a gold chain. He is positioned before a microphone stand in a hall with red curtains. To his left, a large deity murti with a gold crown, ornaments and a garland of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers sits on a green cloth-draped throne. To his right, a standing female deity murti in a gold arched niche with an orange backdrop wears a crown, jewellery and a yellow, red and white garland. The scene suggests a discourse setting with the seated figure appearing to address an audience.2017-11-11A photograph of a stage set with a large gold arched throne-like shrine draped in dense garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers, housing a deity murti seated with a crown. To the right, a second gold shrine holds a female deity murti adorned with a crown, jewelry and a green and gold sari-style garment, with garlands cascading down. Two gold standing figures flank the central shrine. In the foreground, a man in saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat with hands folded in prayer, wearing a rust-coloured turban. A younger attendant in orange robes stands at right holding a bell and gesturing.2017-11-24A seated man in saffron robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together before a richly decorated shrine on a stage. Behind him a large deity murti is seated on a throne covered with bands of yellow, red, green and purple flower garlands, with a gold-framed arch above. To the right, a second figure in a green and gold sari and jewelled crown stands beside a golden arch draped with yellow garlands, while an attendant in orange clothing stands at the edge. Gold standing statues flank the scene, and a microphone stand is placed in front of the seated man. Red curtains hang behind the stage.2017-11-24November 11 20172017-11-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching turban sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a gold-framed cushioned throne at the centre of a stage. He wears a white garland of flowers and a gold necklace with rudraksha beads. Behind him, a large deity murti with a crown is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, flanked by smaller murtis. Red velvet drapes hang at the back. On the left, a standing deity murti in brown and gold clothing and a gold-framed arch sits beside a blue cloth-draped platform; on the right, a standing deity murti in pink and gold clothing stands under a gold-framed arch with orange drapery. A microphone stand is in front of the throne, and a gold railing runs along the stage edge.2017-11-11Ceremonial stage scene with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a man seated on a gold-and-green throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands sits with palms pressed together; he wears a rust-brown robe, a matching turban, a gold necklace and a pink garland. Beside him stands a decorated deity murti wearing a gold crown and ornate jewellery, flanked by garlands and a gold ornamental arch. On the right, a gold-framed arched niche holds a female deity murti in a pink sari with a yellow garland and gold jewellery, seated on an orange cloth. A man in orange robes with long hair stands at the right edge, holding a small vessel near a lit lamp. A microphone stands at center.2017-11-11November 11 20172017-11-11