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Photograph of a seated figure in an ornate gilded throne under a yellow canopy, in a stage setting decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The seated man wears an orange robe, has a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, and holds his palms together in front of his chest in namaskar. Flanking the throne are gilded lion and figure carts decorated with garlands, and a backdrop shows temple architecture. In the foreground at lower left, two raised hands hold a lit oil lamp flame.

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November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A seated figure in an orange robe sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, set before a decorated stage. Garlands of orange, red and white flowers hang on the throne and on several gold-coloured vahana-style deity stands flanking it, which hold deity murti figures. A yellow-and-red canopy hangs above the throne. In the foreground, a hand holds a lit oil lamp with a tall flame near the bottom edge of the frame. Dark blue curtains and a painted temple-gateway backdrop complete the scene.2010-11-12A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and forehead tilak sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, under a yellow fringed canopy. Behind him are garlanded deity murtis of a goddess and a consort in flower garlands of yellow, red, green and purple. To the right, a gilded lion figure on a wheeled cart carries another garlanded deity murti. Temple-style backdrop with a flaming oil lamp held by an unseen hand in the lower left foreground. A ceiling fan hangs above the stage.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a temple-style stage with a seated figure in orange robes on a gold and red throne, hands pressed together in namaskar, beneath a yellow canopy. Flanking the throne are golden vahana-style mounts and deity murtis draped in marigold and multicolour garlands. In the foreground a hand holds up a lit oil lamp, its flame bright against the dark backdrop, with a glossy white dais below. The backdrop shows painted temple pillars and stone carvings. The seated figure is shown in orange robes with a visible appearance cue of orange clothing and a throne setting, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-11-12A photograph of a stage set for a ritual: a seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an umbrella canopy above, hands joined in front of the chest. Flanking the throne are gilded vahana-style mounts and palanquin-like stands draped with marigold and red garlands, and a large deity murti is framed by floral garlands behind. In the foreground a brass oil lamp with a lit flame is held by a hand at the lower edge. Blue curtains and a painted backdrop of temple pillars complete the setting.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A seated figure in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, under a yellow canopy. Behind the throne are floral garlands on a temple-style backdrop. Flanking the throne are gold-plated vahana figures and decorated deity murti, each draped in garlands. In the foreground a hand holds a lit oil lamp, its flame bright, above a glass platform. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, cues consistent with the page's claim of his presence. The seated figure is the central person; the hand with the lamp is a second, partially visible person.2010-11-12A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, centred in a decorated stage. Above the throne hangs a large yellow canopy and garlands of marigolds and orange flowers drape deity murti statues on both sides and on golden vahana-style carts or palanquins at the left and right edges. A backdrop shows a temple gopuram and carved stone pillars. A flame or oil lamp burns at the bottom edge on a glossy white platform.2010-11-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with palms pressed together in namaste on a stage. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside a gold pedestal holding a garlanded deity murti. Behind the throne, garlanded deity murtis with marigold and rose garlands stand before a painted temple-gate backdrop, with a golden umbrella overhead. Another garlanded deity murti sits on a gold seat at right, and a golden lion-form pedestal lies near the throne. Dark curtains frame the stage edges and a microphone stands near the throne.2010-11-19A figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in anjali mudra before a stage set with garlands. Behind the throne, garlanded deity murti images stand before a painted temple gopuram backdrop, with a gold parasol above. Gold-finished lion and horse figures on wheeled carts flank the stage, and a fan stands at the left. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and a orange robe, with a face painted with mark. The scene is a satsang-style stage setting with a glossy reflective floor.2010-11-12