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A figure seated on an ornate wooden throne with carved dark wood and a red cushion on a raised stage, draped in a white flower garland and a gold and bead necklace, with a trident and gold lamps nearby. Behind the throne stands a golden deity murti of a seated and standing divine couple beneath a green leafy backdrop, flanked by wooden panels decorated with colourful tasselled banners. Potted plants, clay pots and a brass bowl sit on the stage, under stage lights and a red curtain. The seated figure has long dark hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange-brown wrap, and the surroundings suggest a ceremonial darshan or satsang setting.

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A figure seated on an ornate carved wooden throne-like seat on a raised stage, dressed in orange-red robes with a long white and pink flower garland and gold beaded necklaces, one arm extended outward. Behind the seat stands a golden deity murti of a seated figure with a trident, set amid green leafy plants and purple flowers, with a red curtain backdrop. Brass oil lamps, a small golden figure and terracotta pots with potted plants surround the stage; hanging decorative fabric panels with tassels flank the seat. Ceiling stage lights are visible above. Appearance-based candidate present with long dark hair and a flower garland; uncertain identity.2017-01-22January 22 20172017-01-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set as a ceremonial throne platform. A seated figure in rust-orange robes with a white floral garland and beaded necklaces sits on a carved wooden throne with a patterned cushion, though this figure appears to be a life-size statue rather than a living person. Behind the throne rise a golden deity murti group and a large green leafy arrangement against red drapery. A trident stands at left, brass lamps and tall terracotta pots with potted plants flank the platform, and colourful woven tassel hangings decorate the wooden side screens. Stage lights hang from a metal truss overhead. No living people are visible.2017-01-22 +3 copiesJanuary 22 20172017-01-22January 22 20172017-01-22 +1 copiesJanuary 22 20172017-01-22January 22 20172017-01-22 +1 copiesAn indoor stage with a dark red draped backdrop and wooden carved panels flanked by hanging colourful tassel banners. A seated figure in orange-brown robes, with long dark hair, a beard, a white flower garland and a dark bead mala, sits on an ornate wooden throne with a carved bench. Behind the throne stands a golden deity murti, possibly a seated figure with a child, framed by green potted foliage. Brass lamps, a golden trident, a golden bull figure and clay pots with plants decorate the stage. Ceiling spotlights hang above. The seated figure is a depiction of a seated person; the presentation cues include long hair, orange-brown robes and a bead mala, but the appearance is not certain enough to confirm identity from the image alone.2017-01-22A photograph of a stage set with a carved wooden throne at centre, draped in red cloth. A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on it wearing an ochre-orange robe, a rudraksha-style beaded mala, a large gold necklace and a white flower garland. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a seated figure and a consort, framed by green foliage and purple flowers. Wooden doors flank the throne with colourful striped hangings. Brass oil lamps, potted plants, a golden animal figure and a trident stand on the stage. Hanging lights are overhead and a red curtain forms the backdrop. a person appears to be the seated figure, though the identification is based on appearance cues only.2017-01-22January 22 20172017-01-22 +3 copiesA stage set in a hall with a deep red curtain behind it. A seated man sits on an ornate wooden throne with cushions and a red cloth, wearing an orange-red dhoti or robe, a white flower garland, and gold and beaded necklaces, with a rudraksha mala. Behind him is a golden deity murti of a seated figure with a child, framed by green foliage. Brass lamps and kalasha-style pots flank the stage, with decorated wooden doors and colourful hanging cloth panels on each side, and a striped woven rug covers the floor. Swamiji (probable) is seated at the centre, with his long hair and saffron clothing as the qualifying cues.2017-01-22 +2 copiesA photograph of a stage set for a seated discourse. A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on a dark carved wooden throne with cushions, wearing an orange-brown robe, a rudraksha mala, a white flower garland and a gold-toned necklace. Behind him stands a golden deity murti of a seated figure beneath green leafy branches, flanked by dark wooden panels with hanging multicoloured tassel banners, brass oil lamps, terracotta pots with potted plants, and a red curtain. Striped woven mats cover the floor and a brass vessel sits before the throne. Overhead stage lights hang from the ceiling. The man's appearance matches the page's Swamiji cues of long hair, ornate necklace and saffron-toned robe, so this is a probable identification.2017-01-22