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A seated man in red-orange and saffron ceremonial cloth with a gold-and-beaded necklace and a white tilak sits on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) at left, with a golden lion-shaped footrest beside it. At right, a golden ganesha deity murti is seated on a golden throne with a golden mount, adorned with multicoloured garlands of purple, pink, yellow and red flowers. Between them stands a wooden pillar with orange and yellow marigold garlands, banana leaves, brass oil lamps and silver offering plates on a draped table. The scene suggests a Ganesha Chaturthi satsang setting.

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August 29 20142014-08-29A seated man in a gilded golden throne with red cushions and lion-head armrests sits at left, wearing a rust-orange and saffron garment, a long gold-bead necklace, and a white-and-red forehead mark; he appears to be in a satsang setting. Beside him on the right, a golden peetha holds a ganesha murti decorated with multicoloured garlands of purple, green, yellow and white flowers, and sits atop a golden mouse vahana. Orange marigold garlands hang from a wooden canopy, banana leaves frame the stage, and metal plates of offerings sit in front of the murti.2014-08-29August 29 20142014-08-29A seated man in saffron-red robes, with a red-and-white shawl and a marigold garland, sits on an ornate gold lion-armed throne on a raised stage. Beside him, a gold Ganesha murti is seated on a gold mount, decorated with garlands of marigold and multicoloured flowers and draped in a green cloth. Gold-rimmed brass trays are arranged at the front, and marigold festoons hang above the stage under a wooden canopy with banana leaves. A green-and-gold decorated arch frames the deity. The setting suggests a Ganesha Chaturthi satsang.2014-08-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion and dragon-like armrests on a red-carpeted stage. He wears a long orange shawl and a multi-strand beaded necklace, and his head is shaved. Beside him stands a golden shrine with a ganesha deity murti draped in green silk and garlanded with marigolds and multicoloured flower strands, flanked by golden lion figures. Banana leaves, marigold garlands and a framed picture of the deity sit among brass plates of offerings on the right. The seated figure's appearance and orange robes with a rudraksha mala give a person candidate, seated on the throne at a satsang setting.2014-08-29A golden ornate throne with lion-like armrests and red cushions sits on a red-carpeted stage. A seated man with a shaved head and red-and-white draped clothing, with a garland of orange flowers, sits on the throne. Beside him, a golden arched shrine holds a Ganesha murti dressed with multicoloured flower garlands, gold ornaments and a green cloth, resting on a golden vahana. Silver plates and offerings lie in front, and orange and red marigold garlands hang from a wooden pavilion framed by banana plants.2014-08-29August 29 20142014-08-29A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a saffron shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and lion-headed armrests, wearing a beaded necklace and white and red tilak markings. To the right, a gold arched shrine holds a deity murti of Ganesha adorned with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, with a golden mount beneath. Banana plants and marigold garlands decorate the stage, with brass plates of offerings and an oil lamp nearby. The setting suggests a satsang for the Ganesha Chaturthi period. The seated figure appears to be a person identified by saffron robes, a beaded necklace and the seated, honoured position on the throne.2014-08-29August 29 20142014-08-29August 29 20142014-08-29August 29 20142014-08-29A seated man in an orange-red garment and ornate beaded necklace sits on a gilded throne with lion-head armrests and red cushions, smiling. Beside him on the right, a golden ganesha murti sits on a golden vahana with a decorated arch behind it, draped in garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers and wearing a beaded necklace. Banana plants and orange marigold strands frame the stage. Brass plates with offerings and a kalasha-like cone sit at the bottom right, along with a framed portrait. The setting appears to be a Ganesha Chaturthi satsang.2014-08-29