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A stage set with red velvet curtains and a dark backdrop, lit by two studio softboxes. A carved golden throne with a small ornate canopy sits on a white-draped platform scattered with red and yellow flower petals, and a figure in red and gold robes sits on it with hands pressed together in a namaskar gesture before a microphone stand. The steps and stage floor are strewn with petals. Appearance of the seated figure is too indistinct to attribute identity; the throne and petals alone do not establish who is seated. The image shows the empty-seeming throne setup as a darshan-style stage, with no other people visible.

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February 14 20072007-02-14A seated figure in red and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and a small gold canopy, on a stage hung with dark blue drapes and red side curtains. The stage platform is covered with a white cloth and scattered rose petals, with a standing fan at left and studio lights on stands at both sides. The figure's hands are pressed together at the chest and a microphone stands before the throne. The figure's face is obscured by dark hair and is not clearly visible. a person cues are not sufficiently distinctive here to confirm identity, so the figure is treated as uncertain. A small a person copyright line appears at lower right.2007-02-02 +1 copiesA stage set with a dark blue draped backdrop and two tall decorative banners with colourful patterned fabric and gold tassels. A single seated figure in a red robe and gold-toned wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with a small gold canopy overhead. A white-draped platform with scattered red petals sits in front of the throne, with stairs leading up. Two standing fans and studio lights flank the stage, and a few petals are scattered across the floor.2007-02-02 +1 copiesFebruary 14 20072007-02-14February 14 20072007-02-14February 14 20072007-02-14 +1 copiesA stage with purple drapes and striped decorative banners hanging on both sides. A single person in a red kurta and gold-toned shawl stands with arms outstretched on a red-carpeted platform in front of an ornate gold throne with a small gold canopy. Red flower petals are scattered across the stage floor and a white-draped table sits at the centre front. Two standing fans and studio lights flank the stage. The seated figure's distinctive appearance cues are not clear enough to confirm a candidate, so the person is described by role as a performer on a stage.2007-02-02 +1 copiesA person in a red ceremonial outfit with a golden-orange shawl stands with hands pressed together in front of an ornate gold throne with a small golden canopy. Red rose petals are scattered on a white-draped platform and the stage floor. Dark blue curtains and colourful decorated panels hang behind, with two standing fans at the sides. The figure is a probable Swamiji by long, swept-back hair and red clothing, seen on a throne with a canopy. Swamiji (probable) stands in red garments with a golden shawl, hands folded, before the throne.2007-02-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold crown-like headdress sits on an ornate red and gold throne on a stage. Behind it hang deep red velvet curtains and a large gilded carved backdrop with scrolling floral motifs. Brass trishula stands flank the throne, and a small white side table with a lamp stands at left. The figure appears to be a statue or effigy, not a live person, and no physical people are visible.2017-08-03December 23 20082008-12-23A seated man sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet backrest and a gold canopy with fringed pendants, on a stage before a dark navy curtain. He wears a red and gold ceremonial garment with a gold shawl draped over his shoulders, and holds a microphone on a cable while smiling. The white platform below is strewn with red and yellow flower petals. Only one person is visible. Ornate clothing and long dark hair are present, so the figure may be a Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne during a programme.2007-02-10A figure in a red garment with a gold-toned shawl stands on a white-draped platform scattered with red petals, in front of an ornate gold throne with a canopy. Dark purple curtains hang behind, flanked by colourful embroidered banners with gold fringe, and two white pedestal fans stand on the red-tiled floor. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure has long dark hair and wears a red robe with a saffron-gold shawl, with arms spread wide in welcome. The throne is empty of any seated person.2007-02-02