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Ceremonial scene on a raised stage before a gilded throne draped with red and pink garland strands, with a golden deity murti at its centre flanked by smaller figures. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe, a red turban and a long beaded garland sits on the golden peetha with his palms joined in greeting, a pale microphone stand beside him. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the centre, appearance-based cues including the red turban and ornate saffron clothing. A bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti stands on the left, holding a vessel and pouring or offering, while another bare-chested devotee with long hair, folded hands and a saffron cloth kneels at right. Gold lamp stands, maroon drapes, gold leaf decorations and saffron flags frame the stage.

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November 04 20162016-11-04A photograph of a temple-style stage set for a satsang or ritual. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp in both hands toward a gilded throne. Seated on the golden throne is a bearded man wearing a rust-red turban, a gold necklace and a white flower garland, his hands raised in a blessing gesture. Behind the throne, a deity murti adorned with garlands of red, yellow and pink flowers stands under a gold arch. At right, a younger man in orange cloth kneels with hands folded near a microphone. Red curtains, brass lamps and gold foliage frame the scene, and painted banners hang at the sides. Appearance-based identification of the seated man is uncertain, so no identity is asserted.2016-11-04A ceremonial stage with a golden throne (peetha) at centre, decorated with pink, red and green flower garlands and gold foliage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, orange turban and a gold necklace with a flower garland sits with palms joined in greeting. Behind the throne stands a deity murti draped in flowers. A shirtless attendant in orange dhoti on the left swings a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the throne, and another shirtless attendant in orange cloth on the right sits with hands folded. Gold lamp stands, a trident and red-and-gold banners frame the stage against maroon curtains, with painted panels of robed figures behind the throne.2016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04A photograph of a temple-style stage set for a discourse. A seated man in an orange-red robe and matching red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with his palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind him is a decorated arch hung with red, yellow and pink garlands around a gold-clad deity murti. A standing man with a bare back and orange dhoti stands at left facing the throne, and another man in orange cloth kneels at right beside a ceremonial stand. Oil lamps burn on a brass tray in front of the throne, with brass lamps and painted banners nearby.2016-11-04A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red robe with a red head covering and a white flower garland, hands pressed together in prayer on an ornate gold throne-style seat. A deity murti adorned with garlands of red, pink and white flowers stands on a gold pedestal above. A bare-backed attendant in orange dhoti stands at left, and another attendant in orange kneels at right with folded hands. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel sit before the throne, with a painted backdrop of figures and a red curtain behind.2016-11-04November 04 20162016-11-04A photograph of a ceremonial stage set before a gilded throne (peetha) with a golden canopy and a deity murti decorated with red, yellow and pink garlands. A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white garland and rudraksha-style beads. To the left, a bare-chested priest in orange dhoti holds a lit lamp or offering toward the throne, and to the right a young attendant in orange dhoti kneels with folded hands. Red velvet curtains, brass oil lamps and yellow-and-red festoons frame the stage. Pictured in the title is an ancient ritual setting with offerings and garlands. Printed copyright and source text appears in the corner.2016-11-04A photograph of a stage-like temple setting with a gold ornate throne framed by red, white and pink flower garlands and a golden arch. Seated on the throne is a bearded man in saffron-orange robes, wearing an orange turban and a white flower garland, with his palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him is a golden deity murti, adorned with garlands and a crown. To the left, a bare-backed attendant in orange dhoti holds a tall gold-topped staff, and to the right a kneeling attendant in red-orange cloth performs anjali with folded hands near a brass oil lamp. Lit brass oil lamps stand on the stage floor, and red curtains and painted panels frame the scene. Three people are visible.2016-11-04A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed in namaste, wears an orange-red turban and rust-coloured robe with a white-and-pink flower garland and rudraksha-style beads. Behind him a large gold arch is draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands around a deity murti decorated with a crown and garlands, flanked by smaller figures. Two bare-chested assistants in orange dhotis stand at either side: one at left holds a long ceremonial staff, the other at right kneels with palms joined near brass lamps. Oil lamps burn on a low altar in front, with brass lamp stands and red curtains behind. Painted panels of robed figures flank the throne.2016-11-04