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A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in orange and saffron robes on a dark wooden throne, wearing a black cap, rudraksha-style orange beaded mala and a gold necklace, with a microphone stand in front. A large golden Nataraja dancing Shiva relief stands behind him, a trident and brass kalasha sit beside the throne, and to the right two decorated deity murtis in gold and red garments and garlands stand. Presentation is one of satsang or discourse, and a visible throne and ritual objects frame the scene.

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A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes and a dark wrapped hairstyle sits on an ornate wooden throne on a raised stage, holding a rudraksha mala and wearing a gold necklace. Behind him is a large golden Nataraja dancing-Shiva relief within a flame arch, with a trident leaning beside him. To the right, three deity murtis in gold and red silk saris with floral garlands and jewellery sit on a dais. A brass vessel stands on the stage floor. Audience members sit in rows in the foreground, mostly seen from behind, many wearing white and red clothing, some with lanyards. The scene resembles a satsang discourse.2015-12-09December 10 20152015-12-10 +1 copiesA photograph of an event hall stage with a large golden Nataraja statue of dancing Shiva behind it. On the left, a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a black cap and orange-beaded necklace sits on an ornate wooden throne beside a microphone stand. Center stage, two richly decorated deity murti in red, green and gold garments with tall crowns and floral garlands stand before the backdrop. A woman in a floral top stands at the stage edge on the right. Dozens of seated audience members, many in colourful saris and kurtas, face the stage from the foreground.2015-12-09A photograph of a stage set for a discourse or initiation session. A man in orange robes with a black curly hairstyle and orange forehead marking sits on a wooden throne-like seat with a microphone stand before him, a water bottle and red item on a small table. Behind him stands a large golden metal Nataraja dancing Shiva sculpture within an arched ring, flanked by tall gold pillars and decorative metal trees. On the right, two life-size deity murtis in orange and gold silk with garlands and a crown sit on a dais. Audience members in white and red clothing sit in the foreground, seen from behind, with heads and shoulders visible.2015-12-10December 09 20152015-12-09Photograph of a satsang session in a hall viewed from the back of a seated audience of many people, mostly women seen from behind in saris and salwar kameez with colourful clothing. On a raised stage, a robed figure in saffron and orange clothing with a dark cap and beaded necklaces sits in an ornate carved wooden chair before a microphone stand and a silver kalasha-style vessel. Behind the stage stands a golden bronze of Nataraja dancing within a tree-like arch, and two seated deity murtis with crowns and garlands sit on the right under a gold-trimmed cloth. A child in red attire stands at the far left of the stage, and cameras on tripods film the event.2015-12-09A man in saffron and orange robes sits on a carved wooden throne on a stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a red-and-orange rudraksha mala around his neck and swept-back dark hair. Behind him a gold Nataraja-style dancing deity figure is set against a beige curtain with gold-panelled pedestals and peacock-feather motifs. To the right, two ornately dressed deity murti sit on a bench draped in yellow and green silk, garlanded with white flower garlands. A trident stands at left and a water bottle sits on a side table. A small group of people is not visible; the scene is a stage discourse setting.2015-12-08A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange-red dhoti, wearing a red-and-orange beaded garland and a dark curly hairstyle, seated on an ornate carved wooden chair with a red cushion. A tall silver trident stands beside the chair, and a dark metal kalasha-style pot with a red bottle sits in front. Behind the stage is a gold-toned metal sculpture of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, within a flaming arch, flanked by gold decorative pillars and a gold curtain. A microphone stand is at right. In the foreground, roughly a few dozen audience members sit on the floor facing the stage, some in red, white and blue shirts, and a camera operator in a dark shirt stands at left.2015-12-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair swept up, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, sits on a carved wooden throne-chair in front of a microphone stand on a stage. Beside him are three life-size deity murti figures dressed in gold-embroidered orange and magenta silk, adorned with jeweled crowns and necklaces, seated on a golden throne. Behind the stage is a cream curtain, a metal tree-like sculpture and a large dark carved Nataraja-style dancing Shiva relief. The visible seated man is a probable Swamiji candidate by his saffron robes, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala, placed on a throne before the deity murtis. No other physical people are visible.2015-12-10December 10 20152015-12-10 +1 copiesCrowd session in a temple-style hall with a golden Nataraja dancing-Shiva relief and cream drapes behind a central seated figure. The seated person wears orange robes, a dark head covering and a red-and-orange shawl, and is raising a hand toward the crowd. To the right stand two ornate deity murti with garlands, crowns and multicoloured silk. In the foreground many people in white and dark shirts and garlands raise their arms and hands upward. A small clay or metal oil lamp and mic stand are visible. The scene reads as a satsang or group energy session.2015-12-09Stage event with a seated figure in orange robes and a black cap resting his head on one hand on a carved wooden chair, beside a small table with a water bottle and a red container. Behind him is a large bronze-toned Nataraja dancing Shiva silhouette within a flame arch, a golden peacock-shaped stand, and cream drapery. To the right stand two painted deity murti in gold and orange garments with garlands and a red crown. Audience members are seen in silhouette in the foreground. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference but identity is uncertain, so the candidate is marked unsure.2015-12-10 +1 copies