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A photograph of a stage in a dim auditorium decorated for a convention. A golden ornate throne with a red cushion sits under a canopy of marigold and white flower garlands, with a draped lavender cloth above. Two people in orange robes stand on the stage beside the throne, one at left and one at right near a flower-wrapped pillar. Behind them hang white curtains and a gold drape. In the foreground, a large audience in white and light clothing faces the stage, with some people at right in white with folded hands. A fan is visible at right.

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February 22 2009- Kalpataru Convention at Mysore Karnataka2009-02-22A stage at an indoor hall with a dark blue curtain and red valance, framed by a floral garland arch with a decorated throne-like seat in the centre. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the raised seat, flanked by people in white and orange garments who stand and attend around the platform. Audience members sit in rows on the floor in the foreground, many in white. A ceiling fan and stage lights are visible. The scene suggests a formal satsang or program session, with attendants in white dhotis and sarees near the peetha.2009-11-17January 24 20092009-01-24Evening stage event in a dark auditorium. A seated figure in a red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold and red throne centred before a draped backdrop covered with orange and yellow marigold garlands and hanging fruit-like decorations. A small table with a white cloth stands beside the throne. Two standing attendants in white, one in a white kurta and one in a white dhoti with a shawl, have their hands folded in namaskar near the throne. Several other people in orange, white and cream saris and white shirts stand at the left edge of the stage. In the foreground a large crowd of devotees in white and light clothing stands with their backs to the camera, facing the stage. a person candidate appearance is uncertain given the distance and lighting.2009-02-14November 17 20092009-11-17July 06 20092009-07-06A photograph of an indoor discourse hall with a dark curtained stage. On a raised golden throne with a white and gold back, a figure in orange robes sits behind a microphone, surrounded by an arch of red and white flowers. Rows of seated audience members face the stage, many in white clothes and some in yellow, orange or green; several have long hair in braids or buns. Ceiling fans, stage lights and a patterned banner hang above. The seated figure on the throne is appearance-based candidate for a person with orange robes and a throne setting, but the cues are not distinctive enough for a firm label, so this is marked uncertain.2009-11-17January 08 20102010-01-08 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees dressed in white, seen from behind and the side. On a raised stage with an ornate pink and gold arched backdrop, a central seated figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat amid flowers. Standing beside him, a figure in orange robes and another in white stand near attendants in white clothing. Above, hanging decorative banners in yellow and blue with geometric patterns and ceiling fans are visible. a person appears seated on the throne in orange robes, with a sannyasi-style orange-clad attendant standing near him.2009-08-25Wide photograph of a darshan line on a stage. A seated figure in a red robe sits on an ornate gold throne at centre, flanked by a standing figure in saffron-orange clothing. Devotees in white, cream and pastel saris and shirts queue in a line along both sides of the stage, some with hands folded, others approaching the throne. The backdrop is a cream curtain strung with orange-marigold garlands and small hanging lamps, under a dark red swagged valance. Audience silhouettes fill the foreground seats, and a figure in light clothing stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a Kalpataru darshan at a Chennai hall.2009-02-14June 09 20092009-06-09A stage at an indoor auditorium is decorated with gold drapes, blue-and-gold swags and floral arrangements along the front edge. Several people in white dhotis and saris stand around a central seated figure in an orange-saffron robe on a raised platform, with a deity murti or ornate backdrop behind them. Other people in saffron, yellow and white clothing stand on the green-carpeted stage. Below, a large audience sits in red-cushioned seats, many seen from behind. The scene appears to be a ceremonial reception or ritual on stage. +2 copies