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A standing man in a yellow dhoti-style wrap and yellow shawl, with a multi-strand beaded necklace and long dark hair, stands barefoot on an orange floor covering beside a golden throne. The throne is heavily garlanded with marigolds and multicolored flowers and holds a yellow-robed figure, apparently a deity murti or statue, with a golden crown-like headpiece. A dark curtain forms the backdrop and a hand holding a white object appears at the right edge. Setting suggests a stage used for a satsang, with a stationary throne and a standing speaker.

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A smiling young man in a yellow saffron-toned dhoti and wrap stands barefoot on an orange cloth stage beside a decorated ceremonial throne. He wears a long beaded necklace and a red bindi and raises one hand in a wave. Behind him, a gilded throne with a cobra-hood canopy is draped in garlands of purple, yellow, white and green flowers, and a golden statue in yellow robes sits on it, wearing a garland and necklace. A navy curtain backs the stage. The man's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm any identity, so he is described only by role and attire.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a satsang stage with two ornate gold thrones draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. On the left, an empty-looking throne holds a golden deity murti in yellow drapery. Dark blue curtains form the backdrop. Seated devotees in white clothes, several shaved-headed, face the stage from the bottom edge.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a stage with a dark blue curtain backdrop and an orange-red carpet. Centre stage, a seated figure in yellow robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne decorated with flower garlands, hands pressed together in greeting. To the right, a man in orange robes bends forward beside the throne, while a woman in an orange sari stands at the far right edge. On the left, an empty gold throne with a garland holds a small yellow deity murti. Two overhead spotlights hang from the ceiling.2010-12-23August 22 20062006-08-22A stage with a dark navy backdrop shows an ornate golden throne draped with red and gold cushions and a multicoloured canopy. Seated on the throne is a figure in blue garments with a long beaded necklace, in a meditative cross-legged posture, and a microphone stands beside it. The seated figure is a statue or mannequin, not a living person. To the left stands a golden shrine-like pedestal decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands, holding a blue-robed deity murti with an upright posture. Orange and purple cloth covers the stage floor. The scene shows no living people.2010-12-26August 22 20062006-08-22December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a stage at a devotional event. On the left, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold armlets stands with palms pressed together, smiling beside a tall silver oil lamp (deepa) with lit flame and red-orange floral garlands. A gilded throne with red cushion sits behind him. On the right, two deity murti are decorated with yellow and red garlands and yellow silk; one wears a crown and a serpent is coiled at their feet on a red pedestal. Maroon velvet drapes form the backdrop, and brass lamps line the stage.2013-07-20Photo of a satsang hall with dark drapes. On the left, a golden deity murti of a standing figure with a crown and yellow-orange cloth, draped in garlands of yellow, white and red flowers, seated in an ornate gilded throne. On the right, a seated figure in a yellow-orange robe and rudraksha-style beaded mala sits on a gilded throne decorated with multicolour garlands, behind a small wooden lectern. Seated devotees in white and cream clothes sit on an orange cloth at the lower right, including a woman in a red blouse and a child in gold.2010-12-23A photograph of a stage set for a satsang. On the right, a seated figure in a yellow-orange garment sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, with a colourful fringed canopy above. Beside him at left, a second gold throne holds a small gold deity murti wrapped in a yellow cloth and surrounded by a flower garland. Brass oil lamps stand at right against a draped white and blue backdrop with flower decorations, and a microphone stands on the carpeted white floor.2010-12-26