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A 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.

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November 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 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 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 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A 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 photograph of a stage set for a satsang with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, under a gold and yellow canopy. The seated figure wears an orange robe and sits with hands pressed together in greeting. Garlands of marigolds and orange-red flowers hang on the throne and on the golden vahanas flanking it, including a lion-like mount on the left and a golden horse-like mount on the right. Deity murtis adorned with flower garlands rest on the golden mounts. A painted temple backdrop with stone pillars and a lush green hillside fills the background, and an oil lamp with flame burns in the lower foreground. a person: the seated figure wears an orange robe, and a visible throne setting fits his role. The people count reflects only the seated figure and a partially visible person at the left edge.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A stage set for a satsang, with a seated figure in an orange robe on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands folded in greeting. Behind the throne hang two floral garlands framing deity murtis, and a yellow canopy hangs above. Four gilded vahana-style mounts with garlands stand on wheeled bases on either side. Red carpet covers the stage floor, and a dark backdrop with a stone temple-style image surrounds the area. Stage lights hang from the ceiling. Deity murti identities are not clear from the image. The orange-robed figure is seated centre-stage at a satsang.2010-11-12