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A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching shawl sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with leopard-print cushions on a stage. He wears a maroon-orange turban with a red tilak, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a tall staff in his right hand. Behind him a large backdrop shows a multi-armed deity murti seated among trees and mountains with glowing red and white lighting.

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August 04 20172017-08-04A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a maroon-orange turban, rudraksha mala and layered beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate carved golden-brown wooden throne with leopard-print cushions on a stage. He holds a tall silver-topped staff with his right hand. Behind him a large LED screen shows a deity-like figure in a forest setting with a crescent, flowing hair, beaded necklaces and a lotus-like halo, surrounded by red-tinged trees and a night sky. Stage lights shine from above. No other people are visible.2017-08-04A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate carved golden-brown throne with leopard-print cushions on a stage. He holds a crook-like staff beside him and rests on a small rug. Behind him a large LED screen shows a deity in meditative pose with a crown, multiple arms, beaded necklaces and a crescent moon, set among red-tinged trees and flowers under a starry sky. Stage spotlights shine down from above. The seated man has distinctive saffron robes, a turban and a rudraksha-style necklace, but the appearance is not clearly established as a person, so this is recorded as an uncertain candidate.2017-08-04August 04 20172017-08-04August 04 20172017-08-04A man seated on an ornate golden throne-like bench on a stage, wearing a deep red turban, a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, multiple rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, holding a golden staff with a curled top at his side. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a multi-armed deity murti seated in lotus posture with a crescent-moon crown, holding objects in its hands, set against a night landscape with mountains, flowers and red-tinted foliage. Stage spotlights stream down from above. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair not visible, but turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas are distinctive; he is seated on a throne as presider.2017-08-04August 04 20172017-08-04A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions on a stage, centred before a large LED backdrop. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a maroon turban, rudraksha malas and gold armbands, and holds a tall staff with a curved top beside the throne. Behind him the screen shows a large four-armed seated deity figure with a crescent crown, multiple beaded necklaces and a halo, set amid stylised red and white trees and dark mountains under a starry sky. Stage lights shine down from above.2017-08-04A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-brown carved wooden throne sofa with leopard-print cushions on a stage. He wears a deep red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, and gold armbands. A tall ornate staff with a curved top stands to his left. Behind him a large screen shows a multi-armed blue deity murti seated in meditation, holding a damaru and a flame, against red-lit forest and mountains. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne with his ceremonial saffron attire and rudraksha cues.2017-08-04August 04 20172017-08-04August 04 20172017-08-04A seated man on an ornate carved wooden throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a saffron-orange turban, saffron dhoti and shawl, and layered rudraksha malas with a gold necklace. He holds a tall silver staff with a decorative top. Behind him a large backdrop shows a deity murti of Shiva-like form with a crescent moon and crown, seated in meditation, one hand raised holding a flame-like object, amid dark red and pink mountain and waterfall imagery with white leaves. A small kneeling figure in white with folded hands is at lower right. The stage is lit with a bright spotlight from above.2017-08-04