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A seated figure in a golden-yellow dhoti and matching shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with carved peacock motifs, draped in marigold and yellow garlands with a large garland of green leaves and orange-yellow blossoms behind him. He wears a gold crown-like headpiece with a yellow cloth draped over it, and a red-and-white garland across the chest. The stage is set as a thatched-roof hut with red-curtained windows, painted peacock feathers, and hanging decorative pots. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, next to decorated golden-and-white kalasha-style vessels and a microphone stand. A red patterned carpet covers the floor.

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August 22 20112011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22 +1 copiesA figure seated on an ornate gold throne on a stage decorated as a thatched rustic hut with red curtained windows, peacock feathers and terracotta pots. The seated person wears yellow dhoti and shawl, a crown-like headpiece, a red and green floral garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with a wide garland of yellow and red flowers draped over the throne back. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the throne, a microphone stands in front, and a patterned red carpet covers the stage floor with flowers at the base.2011-08-22A person seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a gold-and-red garland of marigolds, yellow beads and green leaves framing the back. The person wears a yellow turban with a jeweled brooch, a yellow dhoti-style garment with a saffron shawl draped over the shoulder, multiple red and yellow garlands across the chest, and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a yellow flute-like instrument while smiling. Gold peacock-feather panels flank the throne, with a water bottle and flower offerings at the base, and a wooden pillar with peacock feathers behind. Appearance-based cues: swept-back long hair, ornate yellow turban and jewelry, and saffron-yellow clothing suggest a person seated in a teaching setting.2011-08-22A figure in yellow silk dhoti and yellow shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a yellow headdress with floral decoration, playing a bamboo flute. The throne is draped with marigold and red flower garlands and a green-and-yellow garland, with flowers at the feet. The stage is set as a thatched-roof hut with peacock feathers, brass oil lamps and clay pots, and a Persian-style rug on the floor. The figure's identity is not established by visible cues here, so this is a performer or devotee in Krishna-style costume during a stage presentation.2011-08-22A smiling man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, draped in a dense garland of marigolds and red, purple and green blossoms. He wears an orange turban with a small brooch, a cream embroidered sherwani with red trim, a beaded red-and-gold waistcoat and red trousers. He holds a white rope-wrapped staff across his lap while resting his bare feet on a gold footstool. Behind him hang deep maroon velvet drapes and a gilded ceremonial backrest. The scene suggests a darshan or pada-puja setting, with the seated figure as the central focus.2011-12-12A seated figure on a golden throne (peetha) with a dense garland of red, orange and purple flowers draped over the back, holding up a small dark book or card toward the audience. The figure wears a yellow dhoti, a red and gold shawl and a yellow wrap. Thatched straw roof over a stage set with peacock-feather decorations, red-curtained windows, golden oil lamps and copper kalasha pots. To the right, a shaven-headed attendant in saffron-orange robes and a saffron wrap holds a tray. A microphone stands in front of the throne.2011-08-22December 12 20112011-12-12December 25 20092009-12-25A man sits on an ornate golden throne shaped with a large carved cobra hood rising behind him, with red tiger-striped cushions on the seat and armrests and a gilded tiered base. He wears a white-and-cream sleeveless garment, bright yellow silk trousers with a dark patterned sash, a cream headwrap with a peacock feather, a heavy gold necklace and a red-beaded mala, and he sits with palms pressed together. Behind him is an orange wall with a painted green and yellow design and white flower garlands. a person: the throne, saffron-orange backdrop, ornate gold jewellery and ceremonial headwrap are the cues, and his role is seated speaker on the dais. A microphone sits on the stand at left. +1 copiesDecember 25 20092009-12-25January 13 20152015-01-13