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Indoor satsang stage with a gilded lion-armrest throne at centre, where a man in a red-and-gold robe and a red turban sits, wearing a long red-and-white flower garland. Golden figures of deity murtis flank the throne, and a gilded deity shrine with a Ganesha-like murti and flower garlands stands at left. Seated devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas sit on red mats in rows at left and right, and a woman in a saffron sari sits near the front right. Strings of colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling above maroon drapes with floral garlands. A white fan stands at the bottom right.

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A photograph of a festive stage in a hall decorated with hanging colourful paper lanterns and tassels. A central seated figure sits on a gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a red-orange garment, a red-orange turban-style headwear and a beaded garland. Golden statues flank the throne, and a decorated deity murti with flower garlands sits on a gold palanquin at left, with another adorned murti at right. Robed devotees in orange and saffron clothes sit on red cushions on either side of the stage, some seated on the floor at front. A white table fan stands at the lower right.2013-10-08October 13 20132013-10-13A photograph of a Navaratri celebration stage inside a hall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne flanked by two gold lion figures wears saffron-orange cloth and a red-and-white garland. Robed devotees in orange and saffron sit on red mats on both sides, many wearing rudraksha malas. Gold standing figures and gold arches frame the stage, and paper lanterns and tassel strings hang overhead. At the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with flowers. Several people sit in rows near a fan at the front edge.2013-10-12A satsang hall set with a golden throne on a raised red platform, framed by gold-trimmed arches and hanging tassel strands, with colourful paper lanterns overhead and two golden lion figures flanking the seat. A central figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the throne wearing a red-and-pink floral garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. Two gold standing deity statues stand on either side of the arches. Seated devotees in orange-brown robes fill the front left and right, some with hands folded in prayer and one woman in white seated near the front left. The central figure's features and presentation are consistent with the page's reference to a person, though this is an appearance-based judgement from several cues, so it is labelled probable.2013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13A photograph of a satsang hall decorated with hanging paper lanterns in orange, yellow and blue and colourful tassel strings across maroon drapes. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-pink flower garland sits on a gold throne flanked by golden lion figures and gilded deity statues. Around the dais, rows of devotees in orange and red garments sit on red cushions, some with folded hands, while a man in white dhoti and orange shawl sits in front. Floral decorations frame the platform.2013-10-06October 08 20132013-10-08A photograph of a satsang hall set with a red-draped stage, ornate gold arches and a large gilded throne flanked by two golden lion figures. A central figure with long dark hair, a red shawl, rudraksha mala and a pink flower garland sits on the throne holding a microphone, giving a discourse. Golden standing statues of female figures stand beside the arches. Seated on the floor in front are monks in saffron and orange robes and a man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl, and along the right side rows of women in orange and saffron saris. Colourful hanging paper lanterns and tassel decorations fill the ceiling area. A red carpeted platform is in the foreground.2013-10-06A photograph of a satsang hall decorated with colourful hanging paper lanterns and maroon velvet drapes. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by two golden lion figures, wearing a red-orange garment, red floral garlands and a crown-like adornment, holding a white microphone. Golden deity statues stand on either side, and rows of seated devotees in saffron and orange robes and sari-style dress with rudraksha beads sit on red mats on both sides of the raised stage, some with hands folded. A white-clad man sits near the front. Probable Swamiji cues include long swept-back hair, ornate gold-trimmed ceremonial clothing, a crown-like headpiece and garlands on a throne, consistent with the page's reference to a morning satsang.2013-10-06A photograph of a stage set for a ceremony, with a central golden throne flanked by two carved golden lion figures. A man seated on the throne wears an orange turban, orange robes and a red-and-white floral garland, and a rudraksha mala is visible around his neck; he has a probable Swamiji appearance by his turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues. Around the stage sit devotees in orange robes and rudraksha malas, with one seated figure in white ritual clothing with a bare upper body and tilak marks. Golden standing figures, a painted deity image on the right, and colourful tassel-decorated arches and hanging paper lanterns frame the scene, with a red cushioned platform in front.2013-10-09October 06 20132013-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06