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A stage in a temple-style hall with a deep maroon velvet curtain behind a gold-framed red-cushioned throne (peetha). A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits with hands pressed together in namaskara, flanked by two kneeling attendants in saffron and white, one with shaved head in orange and one in white with hands joined. To the right, a gold-framed arch holds two deity murtis draped with multicolour garlands, one in yellow and one in red garments. A red carpeted dais and a small potted plant sit in front, with ceiling spotlights and pedestal fans visible.

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June 21 20152015-06-21October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage with a deep maroon velvet backdrop and red carpet. On the left, a seated figure in a red-orange head covering and saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a leopard-skin cushion, hands pressed together in namaskar. On the right, a priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl raises a lit lamp before a deity murti decorated with red and orange garlands and a gold kiritam, seated on a gold peetha. Potted plants and an air conditioner stand near the murti in the room.2014-10-27 +3 copiesA stage with a deep maroon velvet backdrop shows three seated men in saffron and orange robes. The central figure sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion heads, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. A saffron-clad man sits on a gold chair at left wearing a crown-like headdress, and another saffron-robed man sits on a cream chair at right. Two attendants stand at the edges: one in white with a shawl at left and one in saffron with a bare chest at right. Red chairs and a potted flowering plant sit at the right edge of the glossy stage. The central seated figure may be a person based on the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2013-02-03March 18 20172017-03-18March 18 20172017-03-18A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests on a raised red-carpeted platform, hands pressed together in namaste. Behind him hangs a deep maroon velvet drape with a valance. To the left stand two decorated deity murti figures with gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, one in a blue-and-gold crown; to the right is a small painted figure beside wooden pillars and a potted plant.2014-09-22A stage decorated for a satsang with pink lighting, white draped curtains, and tall pillars wrapped in flowers and palm-leaf arrangements. A man seated on a gold throne with lion armrests sits cross-legged on red cushions with hands joined in greeting, wearing a rust-orange cloth and a gold necklace. A woman in a red and white sari kneels on the left with palms pressed together, and an older man in an orange-brown robe kneels on the right, also with hands joined. Two standing fans and small stage lights frame the platform.2013-09-15March 18 20172017-03-18A photograph of an evening satsang held on a stage with deep maroon velvet drapes and ornate gold lion-carved pillars. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange-red turban sits on a golden throne with red cushions, a person by appearance, with a gold necklace visible. To the right, a deity murti draped in red garlands sits on a gold throne. In the foreground, a large audience of people in white and orange clothing sits facing the stage, seen from behind, with a video camera on a tripod at the left edge.2015-09-09A gold-ornate stage with a golden tree canopy and a large gilded throne at centre. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red robe, rudraksha-style necklaces and gold chains, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on the central throne, a trident standing beside him. Flanking him, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a saffron head covering sits on the left, a seated sannyasi in ochre robes is next to him, and on the right a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded and a woman in a pink sari with hands in namaste sit on golden chairs. Four people are visible on the stage, and the central figure is an appearance-based a person candidate in a seated position.2017-03-18A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red throne draped with a leopard-print cloth and garlanded with red and orange flowers, raising one hand in blessing. Two devotees kneel in white ritual clothing on a red mat: one folds hands in prayer at left, another bows with forehead to the floor at centre. A shaved-headed attendant in white sits at right with hands joined. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on each side, and a red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in orange robes and turban with ornate ceremonial adornments on the throne.2012-10-25