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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne on a stage. Behind him a large painted deity murti with four arms, a crescent moon in its hair, rudraksha-style beads and bangles fills the backdrop above a gold foliage arch and red curtains. Along the stage floor sit about nine devotees in white ritual clothes, several with white or grey hair, and two women in sarees, one in green and one in blue. A brass lamp stand and ornamental pillars frame the scene. Bolder path: Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed man on the gold throne, identified by long hair, saffron robes and a garland, though his face is not visible.

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November 07 20162016-11-07Photo of a satsang on a stage with a red curtain backdrop and a large golden Shiva-type deity murti with four arms and a crescent moon in its hair, set behind a golden tree-like canopy. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with a microphone stand in front of him. Seated on the stage floor to either side are about eight people in white clothes, including a woman in a white sari with blue border on the far right and a few others with grey hair. Gold pillars and brass lamps flank the throne. The man on the throne has long dark hair and a beard, with distinctive saffron robes and garland, so the appearance is consistent with a person seated as speaker, though it is uncertain.2016-11-07November 07 20162016-11-07November 07 20162016-11-07November 07 20162016-11-07A stage at a person Yogam satsang hall with a dark red curtain backdrop. A large painted deity murti with four arms, a crown and rudraksha necklaces stands behind a gold-leaf arch. In the centre, a bearded man in saffron/orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, with a microphone stand in front. Seated on the stage to the left and right are about eleven people in white kurtas, saffron scarves and rudraksha malas, and women in sarees and white clothing, sitting cross-legged in attentive posture. Brass lamps and candlesticks flank the stage, and studio lights hang from the ceiling.2016-11-07A stage at a KAILASA-style event with a large backdrop painting of a four-armed deity in blue-and-gold tones, crescent moon and crown visible, framed by a golden leafy canopy and carved golden pillars. A seated man in an ornate golden throne chair, wearing a maroon-and-saffron head wrap, a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and an orange shawl, sits with hands clasped in front of a microphone stand. A small brass oil lamp and a golden trident stand near the stage edge. To the left, three men sit cross-legged on the stage, one in an orange shawl and one in a maroon kurta, and a bald man in white. a person is seated on the throne, with the cues of an orange shawl and ceremonial garland; the appearance is consistent with the page but not certain enough to be confirmed.2016-11-10September 09 20162016-09-09November 10 20162016-11-10A stage photograph of a satsang discourse. On a golden throne with lion-armrest carvings sits a seated figure in a red-maroon robe, a red-and-gold turban, and a pink flower garland with a gold pendant, one hand raised near the chin. Behind the throne is a large gold relief of a multi-armed deity murti with a crown. In front, six men sit cross-legged on a red carpet: five in white dhotis and shawls, one in a rust-orange kurta holding a microphone and gesturing. A tall brass trident stands beside them and red velvet drapes frame the stage.2016-09-11Photo of a stage event with five seated religious leaders in front of a large painted deity murti of Shiva with four arms, a crescent moon and matted hair, framed by gilded leafy decorations. The central seated figure wears a brown-saffron robe, a large gold pendant and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a turban and a bearded face; he is flanked by seated sadhus in orange and saffron robes. Golden ornate chairs with lion figures and canopy umbrellas frame the platform, with a microphone and a red curtain behind.2016-10-16A seated figure in orange and saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and tiger figures and a gold canopy, in front of a red curtain and a painted deity backdrop with a trident and a flaming torch. The seated figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beads, a gold necklace and a white flower garland. Two dark panels with lotus-and-linga designs stand on either side. In the foreground, a row of devotees sits facing the throne, several in orange or red shawls, some in white and green saris and dhotis, with a brass rail in front. A trident leans to the left of the throne. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan gathering.2016-10-12