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Interior of a stone-walled hall showing an ornate ceremonial throne on a red-draped platform. The large heart-shaped golden throne back is encrusted with decorative mirrors and carved work, framed by marigold garlands. Seated on the throne is a painted or printed image of a bearded figure in saffron-orange robes, orange turban and gold necklaces, seated in meditation pose; this is a depiction, not a physical person. Leopard-print cushions rest on the seat. Flanking the platform are carved wooden elephant figures, and banana-leaf style decorations hang along the front of the dais. Tall striped and decorated banners hang on the walls. No people are physically present.

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April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A seated figure sits on an ornate silver throne with a heart-shaped arch decorated with coloured embroidery and yellow and orange marigold garlands. He wears a black turban, an orange-saffron robe, a white and pink flower garland and gold necklaces, and presses his palms together in namaste. Silver elephant figures flank the throne on a red-carpeted floor, and vertical striped pillars with floral patterns stand beside it in a plain concrete hall. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the black turban, saffron robe, ornate necklaces and garlanded throne. The photo is credited to the Nithyanandapedia archive.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a stage set under a pink-draped tent canopy, with a grey stone temple-style backdrop carved with panels. Centre stage, a seated figure in saffron-red clothing and a red head covering wears a pink-and-white flower garland and holds his hands together in greeting, sitting on a gold throne with an ornate heart-shaped halo of coloured beads and gold ornaments and a golden umbrella above. Gold lions flank the throne, and marigold and yellow flower garlands hang from the stage structure. To the left stands a gold-framed palanquin-style seat with a golden deity murti and flower garlands. Brass oil lamps and a brass vessel sit on the stage, and a stand fan and stage lights are visible. The photo is watermarked. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate cues of a red head covering, saffron clothing and ornate gold and flower adornments.2016-01-03A photograph of a decorated stage set for a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. A seated figure in orange and saffron robes with a red-and-white garland sits under a red canopy hung with white and yellow flower strands, surrounded by marigolds and red blossoms. Ornate silver-embroidered arches frame the stage, with a colourful floral backdrop behind. To the right, a deity murti in a glittering silver costume stands. Foreground offerings and a brass lamp are visible, along with two partially visible people in red and orange cloth at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a crown-like headpiece, saffron robes and a rudraksha-style garland, placed on a throne-like seat as the honoured presence.2017-08-14A photograph of a satsang stage at an ashram event. A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-form arms and a heart-shaped, jewelled backrest, wearing a red-and-maroon dhoti-style garment, a red turban, a rudraksha mala and a long garland of flowers, holding a microphone and gesturing with raised hands. To the left, a golden deity murti in a red-draped golden throne is garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. Behind them stand grey stone temple-style architecture with carved panels, a red fabric backdrop, brass lamps, and a small fan. The floor is covered in red carpet with a white stage edge.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03April 14 20182018-04-14