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A decorated stage with an empty ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with a red and orange tiger-striped cushion and a garland of white flowers and red roses. Behind it stands a sculpted group of Shiva and Parvati seated on a lotus, with two smaller standing deity figures adorned with garlands, surrounded by large painted lotus petals and green foliage. The backdrop is covered in orange, yellow, and green zigzag-patterned floral panels. Boxes with orange lids and trays holding necklaces and small brass vessels sit in front of the throne, and a partially visible person in white stands at the left edge. No people are seated or performing rituals in the frame.

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An empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat and tiger-striped cushions, draped with garlands of white flowers and red roses, stands on a red floor in front of a decorated backdrop. Behind it, a shrine features a pair of deity murtis seated on a lotus-like pink and white arrangement, flanked by two smaller standing figures, with green leaves and foliage around. Marigold and striped floral arches frame the scene. Trays of apples, nuts and sweets sit on white-draped tables at each side of the throne. No people are visible.2009-07-17A decorated stage set for a ceremony, with a large ornate gold-and-red throne draped in white and red garlands on the left, and a white-clothed figure standing beside it. Behind the throne, a tall arch covered in marigold flowers and striped orange, red, green and white bands frames an elaborate backdrop of a deity figure seated with a consort on a rocky mound, flanked by smaller standing figures, pink and white painted boulders and green leafy branches. A low table with trays of fruit, flowers and offerings sits in front, and a red-cushioned footstool rests at the lower left. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor. A cooling unit stands at the left edge and a red curtain hangs behind.2009-07-17A photograph of a figure seated cross-legged on an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long orange mala around the neck. The throne is garlanded with red and white flowers and sits on a red stage. Behind is a decorated arch with a painted backdrop showing a seated deity pair with a crown and trident-like adornments, flanked by two smaller standing figures, set among pink and white lotus-petal shapes and green leaves. Striped orange, yellow and green floral decorations frame the set. Two white-draped side tables hold offerings. The seated figure's appearance matches several cues for a person, including long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with a mala, so this is a probable in-person candidate, though the face is not visible.2009-07-17July 17 20092009-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a rearing lion-like golden figure at his side, in front of a large floral arrangement of yellow, red, white, pink and green garlands around a gilded deity murti with a crown. He wears a saffron-orange turban, a rudraksha mala, and bangles on his arms, and holds his hands together in his lap. Two gold female figures in attendant poses stand at the sides, silver elephant figures sit at the base of the throne, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. A microphone stand is in front of him. The photo is watermarked with a copyright notice.2017-11-28A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-gold turban, rudraksha mala beads and gold armbands sits on a silver and red-cushioned throne (peetha) on a stage before a microphone stand. Behind him, a golden arched shrine is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, framing a deity murti and a second figure. Two gold female statues flank the stage, and on the right a second gold-adorned deity figure sits draped in garlands on a green cloth. Red curtains form the backdrop. The man appears to be seated in a satsang setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a saffron robe, red turban, rudraksha mala and gold armbands, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this satsang.2017-11-27A photograph of a stage shrine set before red velvet curtains. At left, a man in an orange dhoti and bare chest performs aarti with a lit flame before a deity murti draped in garlands, wearing a crown and gold necklaces, seated on a green cushion. At centre, a bearded man with long hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits in padmasana with palms joined on a red-cushioned silver-edged peetha throne framed by a large garland arch of yellow, orange and red flowers. Two silver lion figures flank the throne, and golden standing attendant statues stand at either side. Scattered flower petals cover the stage floor.2017-11-26November 27 20172017-11-27A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a red curtain and gold-framed arches. On the left, a large deity murti is adorned with heaped garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A seated man in orange-red robes and a matching orange-red turban sits with palms pressed together in prayer on a silver-framed red-cushioned seat flanked by silver elephant figures. He has long dark hair and a rudraksha mala. On the right, a goddess murti in a gold arch wears a crown, jewelry and a green-and-gold sari under a flower garland. A standing attendant in orange robes holds a tray near the right edge. Offerings and a microphone stand are in front.2017-11-24A 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-orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on a silver throne with red cushions, wearing a rudraksha mala and hands folded in his lap, eyes closed. Behind him is a large deity murti heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves, with gold ornaments. To the right stands a gold deity murti of a female figure with an arched golden halo-shrine decorated with yellow and red garlands. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, with a microphone on a stand in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable) is visible in the seated figure based on the saffron robes, orange turban and rudraksha mala, with the page indicating his presence at this event.2017-11-24November 27 20172017-11-27