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A photograph of an indoor ritual stage with a painted blue and gold mountain backdrop. On the left, a golden lion-form throne on wheels holds a deity murti garlanded with yellow, purple and white flowers, wearing a red cloth and a red turban-like crown. In the centre, a seated woman in red garments and a red shawl with a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with flower garlands and holds an object. To the right, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with an orange scarf stands with folded hands beside an orange-and-blue woven mat. Brass lamps and a kalasha-style vessel sit nearby.

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A stage with a blue-and-gold painted mountain backdrop. On the left, a golden lion-form vehicle on wheels carries a garlanded deity murti draped in red cloth, with a multicoloured flower garland and a golden necklace. On the right, a seated man in red robes with a white flower garland sits on a gold-carved throne beside a golden table draped in orange cloth, with a trident, a brass lamp and a microphone nearby. A kalasha and tall brass lamps stand near the throne. The scene is a flower-decorated stage setup with one person visible, seated with no other people present.2010-12-22A photograph of a stage event. A man with long dark hair and a red robe, adorned with flower garlands, sits on an ornate gold throne with a trident-topped backrest, holding papers and speaking into a microphone on a stand. A standing man in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at the left beside a man in white clothes with hands folded in respect. A second man in white walks at the far left. Behind them a deity murti under a red cloth is garlanded with yellow and white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand at the right, and a blue painted backdrop with mountain shapes fills the background, with an orange cloth on the floor.2010-12-22A seated man in red robes and a red shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a floral garland-decorated backrest and a trident mounted behind it, on a stage before a painted blue and gold mountain backdrop. A gold palanquin-like cart on the left carries a small figure of a deity in red clothes adorned with garlands of yellow and white flowers. Brass lamps stand on both sides of the throne, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs on his chest. The stage floor is white and polished with an orange carpet in front.2010-12-22A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with white, yellow, purple and green flower garlands, with a gold trident finial and a small hand drum at the top corner. The seated figure wears a red cloth draped over the body and bare feet resting on a red and white flower-garland cushion, with long dark hair; the figure has distinctive long swept hair and red-and-saffron clothing on an elevated throne, a probable Swamiji presence. A microphone stand stands in front. To the left, a standing man in white clothes with an orange shawl gestures near a brass oil lamp and a small lamp, beside a gold lion-shaped seat holding a garlanded deity murti in red and gold. A gold-trimmed table holds apples and small items. Backdrop painted with blue mountain scenery. Two people are visible.2010-12-22A stage set for a seated spiritual teacher on a golden throne (peetha) with a red cushion, framed by a garland-covered arch of flowers in red, yellow and white. The seated figure wears red robes, a red turban, a red shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style mala. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides with a trident-like ornament at the top right. To the left, a golden palanquin-like cart draped in marigold and rose garlands carries a smaller red-clad figure. The backdrop is a painted blue sky and rocky mountain scene with a white curtain above. The floor is polished with a patterned rug.2010-12-22A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a blue and grey painted mountain backdrop. A seated figure in red robes and a red turban, with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red and purple. A brass trident stands beside the throne, with brass oil lamps on both sides. To the left, a smaller gold palanquin-style seat holds a red-clad deity murti garlanded in marigolds. An orange carpet covers the stage floor. The figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues, so the candidate is marked as probable and present in person.2010-12-22A seated man in red-saffron robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with a flower garland of yellow, white and red blooms, atop a red cushioned seat on a stage. A rudraksha mala hangs across his chest. Behind him, a painted backdrop shows blue sky and golden mountain peaks. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a trident (trishul) is visible on the right. To the left, a golden lion-form vehicle on wheels carries a red-clad deity murti garlanded with flowers. A plain dark stage floor with an orange-and-purple rug lies in front.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A seated figure in red robes and a red turban sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and multicolour, on a raised stage. A rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs on the chest, and a trident stands behind the throne. A golden palanquin-style cart with a deity murti draped in red and garlands sits to the left. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and the backdrop painted with blue and gold mountain peaks. The figure matches the a person appearance cues of an ornate throne, red saffron-toned robes, garlands and bead necklace; the throne and garlands are not themselves proof of identity.2010-12-22A seated figure in red robes and a red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, a rudraksha mala around the neck. Behind the throne a trident stands on a gold pole, and tall brass lamp stands flank the platform. To the left, a gilded palanquin-style carriage holds a deity murti draped in red and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. The stage backdrop is painted blue sky over grey-brown mountain peaks, with a white curtain above. The figure's identity is not visible from appearance alone, so the role is given as a seated figure on a throne.2010-12-22A photograph of a stage set for a discourse. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a red garment and a white flower garland, with a gold chain at the neck. The throne is decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a green garland. Beside it stands a golden lion-shaped throne-seat draped with a red cloth and yellow-and-green garlands, on wheels. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage, and a trident is mounted on the right. The backdrop is a painted blue mountain scene with grey peaks, and a microphone stand is at right. A seated person in orange clothing sits in the background near a microphone. The floor has an orange cloth.2010-12-22A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a seated figure on a gilded throne (peetha) draped in red and white garlands with marigold and multicolour flower strands. The seated person wears red robes, a white garland and a rudraksha-style neck adornment, and holds a long-handled item with a microphone stand before them. A small deity murti dressed in red is on a second gilded throne with a carved lion base, wrapped in garlands on the left. Two standing attendants in orange and white stand in the background. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and a brass kalasha-style vessel flank the right side, and a blue and gold painted backdrop fills the wall. A red and gold cushion with flower garlands sits at the foot of the throne.2010-12-22