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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print sash and waist cloth sits on a red cushioned throne before a large illuminated screen showing a deity murti with a tall crown, bare torso, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a garland of flowers, a raised spear-like hand and a pink shawl. The seated man wears a dark turban-like head wrap and a gold chain, and raises his right hand in a blessing gesture. Silver ceremonial spears and a pillar-like staff stand to his left, a peacock is partially visible behind them, and a small brass vessel sits near the throne. The setting is a dark stage with a glowing backdrop, consistent with a discourse or darshan.

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April 17 20182018-04-17A man seated on a red velvet throne-style chair on a stage, wearing a rust-orange sleeveless kurta, a gold chain necklace, a leopard-print patterned waist sash, and a dark hair bun or turban wrap. Beside him stand two tall silver ceremonial spears or vels with ornate tips and a small silver side table holding a cup. Behind him a large projected image shows a standing deity murti of Murugan with a crown, a spear in one hand, layered jewelled necklaces, a floral garland, and a peacock visible at lower left. The backdrop glows with radiant light.2018-04-17A man seated on an ornate silver throne on a stage, in front of a large backdrop showing a painted image of a smiling child-like figure with palms joined in greeting, a red bindi, hoop earrings and a rudraksha-bead necklace. The seated man wears a rust-orange sleeveless garment with a leopard-print belt, a thin gold chain, and a dark tall hair-bun. Silver staffs topped with ornate finials stand on either side, a silver peacock-shaped armrest is at his right, and a small silver side table holds a cup and a kalasha-like vessel. A patterned rug covers the stage floor. The setting suggests a peetha-style throne seating during a satsang-style public event.2018-04-16April 16 20182018-04-16A man seated on an ornate red-cushioned throne on a stage, smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. He wears a black turban-like headwrap, a red-orange robe with a leopard-print waist sash, a gold chain and bangles. Beside him stand silver ceremonial staffs with ornate finials, a silver vessel and cup on a small stand, and a large silver-and-gold peacock figure at his feet. Behind him a large screen shows a red-toned close-up image of a child deity with a vertical tilak, jewelled earrings and a crown. Presenter appearance is a person candidate with a turban, orange robe and ornamental gold necklace and bangles, seated on a throne in a stage setting.2018-04-16April 16 20182018-04-16A man seated on a red velvet chair on a stage, wearing a rust-red sleeveless top with a leopard-print belt and matching red trousers, a dark topknot, a thin necklace and a bracelet. He holds a long silver spear-like staff upright in one hand, with a silver staff and a silver peacock-shaped figure at his feet and a small white cup on a side table. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a smiling woman with dark hair, red bindi, hoop earrings, rudraksha beads and raised hands in anjali, with a silver trident-topped staff at the right edge. One physical person is visible; the portrait and statues are depictions, not people present.2018-04-16April 16 20182018-04-16A seated man in an orange-red sleeveless tunic with a leopard-print waist belt and a dark rudraksha-style mala on his shoulders sits on an ornate silver throne on a stage. He wears a gold necklace and has a dark swept-up hairstyle. Silver staffs with trident-topped finials and a silver peacock-shaped base flank the seat. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling deity-like figure in red with hands in anjali mudra and a red bindi. A silver cup sits on a small side table. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a gold necklace and a mala, and sits on a ceremonial throne, so the cues are distinctive enough to use the label.2018-04-16April 16 20182018-04-16April 16 20182018-04-16A man seated on a red cushioned throne on a stage, smiling, with his hand raised in a mudra. He wears a rust-orange sleeveless kurta-style garment with a leopard-print belt, a gold chain, and a dark wrapped turban-style hairstyle. Beside him stand silver ceremonial staffs with spearhead tops, a silver peacock figure with a decorated tail rests at his feet on a patterned mat, and a small side table holds a steel water bottle and a cup. Behind him a large red-tinted backdrop shows a young child deity with a crown, vertical tilak, and jewelled ornaments, holding a decorated fan-like object. The scene is a stage setting for a talk or satsang, with a reflective dark floor.2018-04-16