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A decorated stage set for a ceremony, with a large ornate gold-and-red throne draped in white and red garlands on the left, and a white-clothed figure standing beside it. Behind the throne, a tall arch covered in marigold flowers and striped orange, red, green and white bands frames an elaborate backdrop of a deity figure seated with a consort on a rocky mound, flanked by smaller standing figures, pink and white painted boulders and green leafy branches. A low table with trays of fruit, flowers and offerings sits in front, and a red-cushioned footstool rests at the lower left. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor. A cooling unit stands at the left edge and a red curtain hangs behind.

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A decorated stage with an empty ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with a red and orange tiger-striped cushion and a garland of white flowers and red roses. Behind it stands a sculpted group of Shiva and Parvati seated on a lotus, with two smaller standing deity figures adorned with garlands, surrounded by large painted lotus petals and green foliage. The backdrop is covered in orange, yellow, and green zigzag-patterned floral panels. Boxes with orange lids and trays holding necklaces and small brass vessels sit in front of the throne, and a partially visible person in white stands at the left edge. No people are seated or performing rituals in the frame.2009-07-17An empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat and tiger-striped cushions, draped with garlands of white flowers and red roses, stands on a red floor in front of a decorated backdrop. Behind it, a shrine features a pair of deity murtis seated on a lotus-like pink and white arrangement, flanked by two smaller standing figures, with green leaves and foliage around. Marigold and striped floral arches frame the scene. Trays of apples, nuts and sweets sit on white-draped tables at each side of the throne. No people are visible.2009-07-17July 17 20092009-07-17A photograph of a figure seated cross-legged on an ornate gilded golden throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long orange mala around the neck. The throne is garlanded with red and white flowers and sits on a red stage. Behind is a decorated arch with a painted backdrop showing a seated deity pair with a crown and trident-like adornments, flanked by two smaller standing figures, set among pink and white lotus-petal shapes and green leaves. Striped orange, yellow and green floral decorations frame the set. Two white-draped side tables hold offerings. The seated figure's appearance matches several cues for a person, including long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with a mala, so this is a probable in-person candidate, though the face is not visible.2009-07-17July 17 20092009-07-17A photograph of a stage set with a large gold arched throne-like shrine draped in dense garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers, housing a deity murti seated with a crown. To the right, a second gold shrine holds a female deity murti adorned with a crown, jewelry and a green and gold sari-style garment, with garlands cascading down. Two gold standing figures flank the central shrine. In the foreground, a man in saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat with hands folded in prayer, wearing a rust-coloured turban. A younger attendant in orange robes stands at right holding a bell and gesturing.2017-11-24July 17 20092009-07-17November 24 20172017-11-24A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-gold turban, rudraksha mala beads and gold armbands sits on a silver and red-cushioned throne (peetha) on a stage before a microphone stand. Behind him, a golden arched shrine is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, framing a deity murti and a second figure. Two gold female statues flank the stage, and on the right a second gold-adorned deity figure sits draped in garlands on a green cloth. Red curtains form the backdrop. The man appears to be seated in a satsang setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a saffron robe, red turban, rudraksha mala and gold armbands, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this satsang.2017-11-27A richly decorated seated deity murti is the central subject, adorned with a large arch of marigold and garland strands in yellow, red, green and white. The figure wears a gold and jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, a green and blue blouse and a red-and-gold patterned skirt, and holds a staff. Brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit and offerings, and a silver cup stand on a red-draped altar in front. Two decorative yellow umbrella-like canopies with red and floral motifs flank the figure against a dark blue backdrop. No people are visible.2008-10-02November 24 20172017-11-24A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a red curtain and gold-framed arches. On the left, a large deity murti is adorned with heaped garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A seated man in orange-red robes and a matching orange-red turban sits with palms pressed together in prayer on a silver-framed red-cushioned seat flanked by silver elephant figures. He has long dark hair and a rudraksha mala. On the right, a goddess murti in a gold arch wears a crown, jewelry and a green-and-gold sari under a flower garland. A standing attendant in orange robes holds a tray near the right edge. Offerings and a microphone stand are in front.2017-11-24