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A photograph of a satsang stage with a central golden throne (peetha) draped in an orange cloth. A seated figure in white with a long gold-beaded necklace sits on the throne, appearing to be a person, with long dark hair and a gold necklace. Flanking the centre are rows of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls on the left, and women in white and orange saris seated with palms joined on the right. Several oil lamps stand on brass stands, and decorated deity murtis with floral garlands sit on side platforms. Behind them hang a canopy and a backdrop of trees, with colourful garlanded arches and striped banners at the edges.

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November 10 20102010-11-10Wide view of a stage set for a satsang in a hall. A seated figure in white sits on a large gold throne with a red-orange cushion, flanked by brass lamps and floral garlands. Several men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with white and gold ornaments kneel in rows on the left, and women in white and orange saris sit on the right with hands folded. Ornate gold-framed chairs holding deity murti decorated with flowers and garlands stand on both sides. A large backdrop shows a temple gopuram with a golden kalasha ornament above, and a dark-clad man in the lower left foreground is seated with his back to the camera.2010-11-10A photograph of a temple-style stage set for a satsang. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne draped with an orange cloth, dressed in white, flanked by a row of devotees on the left in white dhotis and a row on the right in white and orange-red saris. Several deity murtis decorated with garlands stand on gold thrones along the stage, and a large gold-framed canopy with a kalasha-like top and a decorated backdrop frames the scene. Oil lamps stand beside the throne. In the foreground, a shaved-headed devotee sits at the left edge and a woman in red sits at the bottom right, both partly visible. The floor is white marble and the scene is lit by overhead lights.2010-11-10A stage set for a satsang with a central seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped in orange cloth, dressed in white and saffron. Flanking gold chairs hold deity murti and frames adorned with marigold garlands. Devotees in white and orange sit on the stage and at the lower edge, some with folded hands. A tall backdrop of carved temple pillars, a garlanded deity panel, and hanging kalasha-like ornaments frame the stage under bright lights. A shaved-headed monk in orange with a gold necklace sits in the lower-left foreground. a person candidate appearance is not clearly established, so the central figure is treated as uncertain.2010-11-10November 10 20102010-11-10A satsang stage in a temple-style hall with a central golden throne bearing a seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white garment and a gold necklace, flanked by two golden thrones with deity murti and floral garlands. Behind them a large backdrop shows carved stone pillars and a deity murti with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand in front. On the left, three people in white and orange kneel with hands folded in anjali, and on the right, women in orange saris sit with hands folded in prayer.2010-11-10A stage in a hall set for a satsang, with a central seated figure on a gold throne covered in orange cloth. The figure wears white and has long dark hair, with a red cloth draped across the lap. Flanking the throne are gold seats and oil lamps lit with flames. Behind are large deity murtis and framed garlanded portraits with floral decorations and a gold-fringed canopy. Several people in white dhotis and orange robes sit on the stage on either side, some with hands folded. Two seated devotees in orange are visible in the lower right foreground, and a shaved-head person in orange with a gold chain sits at the lower left edge.2010-11-10A stage set for a satsang in a temple-style hall. A seated figure in white and red sits on an ornate gold throne at the centre, with a candle-like light and oil lamps flanking it. Several gold thrones on either side hold deity murtis and portraits adorned with garlands and flower decorations. Men in white dhotis and women in white and orange saris sit with hands folded in prayer on the floor of the stage. An orange cloth covers the platform in front of the throne. Partially visible heads of seated devotees appear at the bottom edge. Ceiling lights and a white draped valance frame the scene.2010-11-10A ceremonial stage with a central golden throne draped in red cushions, where a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland, seated with a golden staff and ornaments beside him. Behind him is a backdrop of temple pillars and a golden umbrella with yellow fringe. Flanking the throne are golden vahana-style figures and deity murtis adorned with marigold and multicoloured garlands. Seated on the floor below are about a dozen people in white dhotis and saris, some in orange shawls, with two priests in white at left holding ritual items. The audience in the foreground is seen from behind. Possible a person candidate: the seated central figure with long hair and orange clothing, appearance-based only, with a throne and garlands present.2010-11-13 +1 copiesStage ceremony in a hall with a golden throne centred under a yellow canopy, where a figure in orange robes and a garland sits in front of a backdrop of a stone temple gateway. Gold-painted vahana-style bulls and garlanded deity murti flank the stage. Several people in white dhotis and saris sit on the floor before a low platform, some seated with brass vessels and offerings, one man at a lectern-like stand. a person sits on the throne in orange robes with a crown-like headpiece and rudraksha mala.2010-11-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a large golden throne at centre, draped in red cushions and topped by a yellow canopy. Garlands of flowers decorate the throne and surrounding deity murtis, and a backdrop shows a temple architecture print. In front, devotees in white and cream clothes sit on mats, some in orange, including a woman in white and green-bordered garments, with brass oil lamps and offering plates on the floor. Gold thrones with garlands and deity murtis flank the stage, and a microphone stands at left beside a seated man in orange and white. The scene is a satsang or puja setting.2010-11-22A seated figure in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on an ornate throne draped with flower garlands in white, yellow, orange and purple, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Before the throne, several women in white and cream saris and a man in white dhoti with a shawl sit on the stage in devotional posture, some with hands folded. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a golden bull figure with a garland sits at left beside a standing deity figure in red. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop with an orange banner hanging at right. The scene is a ritual gathering on a temple stage.2010-12-28