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A photograph of a stage set for a Tamil Bhagavad Gita satsang. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with red velvet cushions, on a patterned red rug. The figure appears to be a person, with an orange turban and saffron robes, though the face is small and the appearance is only partly clear. Behind the throne hangs a large banner with a peacock-feather motif, Tamil text, and a large smiling portrait of a man in orange with a turban and rudraksha-style beads. To the left stands a decorated golden-yellow ceremonial canopy on a wheeled stand, and brass lamps flank the throne. Dark blue drapes frame the backdrop and stage lights sit on the floor.

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October 21 20112011-10-21October 21 20112011-10-21October 11 20112011-10-11October 15 20112011-10-15October 11 20112011-10-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, on a rug before a backdrop. A large banner shows a smiling man in orange with a turban and a peacock-feather motif, with Tamil title text. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a large ornate golden naga-hood structure with a decorative serpent stands at left. Stage lights rest on the floor in front.2011-10-21October 11 20112011-10-11October 12 20112011-10-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange wrap-turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a raised stage. The seated person wears a rudraksha-style necklace and holds a small object. Before the throne is a fluffy cream mat and a red patterned rug. On the left stands a gilded peacock-feather-shaped canopy with a cobra hood over a deity murti on a tiered platform. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the stage, with peacock feather bouquets beside them. Behind is a banner with a smiling man in orange robes and orange turban beside a peacock feather, reading Tamil title text for a Bhagavad katha dhyana satsang. A second banner shows a child-like deity figure in blue. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure's appearance-based label, given orange robes, a turban, and rudraksha necklace.2011-10-15October 14 20112011-10-14A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions on a raised stage, a Tamil banner behind reading Bhagavat Katha and Dhyana Satsangam. A saffron-clad figure with a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial beaded necklace is printed on the banner at left, beside a painted image of a blue-clad figure with a peacock feather motif. A carved golden deity shrine with a cobra hood and garlands stands at left, with brass lamps decorated with yellow flowers, a small offering tray and a red floor rug in front. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the orange turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklace.2011-10-14October 11 20112011-10-11