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A stage set for a discourse, with a red velvet curtain behind. A large ornate silver throne with a red seat stands centre stage, occupied by a figure in red robes and a red turban, wearing rudraksha beads and a white shawl with gold border, hands raised in a blessing gesture. A small red cushion rests before the throne. Tables draped in gold and brown cloth flank the throne: the left holds small deity figurines, a framed image and devotional items; the right holds framed portraits, a bag, a jar, a folded white and gold shawl and a rudraksha mala. Audience members in the foreground are seen from behind and partially visible at the bottom edge. The figure on the throne appears to be a printed or screen image rather than a physical person seated there, as the image is flat and fixed in place.

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A stage set with a deep red curtain backdrop. In the centre, a large ornate silver throne with a red cushion holds a printed or projected image of a seated figure in orange-red robes and an orange-red turban, wearing long rudraksha-style beads and a garland, hands raised in a gesture. A small red footstool sits before the throne. To the left, a gold-and-yellow draped table displays small deity murtis, framed pictures and a red book. To the right, a similar table holds a brown bag, framed photographs, jars, a rudraksha mala, folded yellow-and-white cloth and books. The figure on the throne is a depiction, not a physical person in the scene; no people are visible on stage and only audience heads appear at the bottom edge.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red turban sits on an ornate gold throne on a stage draped with red velvet. He wears a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace and holds his hand outstretched toward a pot of greenery. Behind him a large painted backdrop shows a green-faced deity with a crown and halo, a bull, a crescent moon, a trident and a saffron-robed figure in profile. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass vessel and a lotus-flower garland sit on the stage floor, and gold carved pillars frame the set. The page-flag candidate is Swamiji (probable) in an appearance-based sense, given the saffron robes, mala and turban on the throne.2015-05-10August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of an evening satsang held on a stage with deep maroon velvet drapes and ornate gold lion-carved pillars. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange-red turban sits on a golden throne with red cushions, a person by appearance, with a gold necklace visible. To the right, a deity murti draped in red garlands sits on a gold throne. In the foreground, a large audience of people in white and orange clothing sits facing the stage, seen from behind, with a video camera on a tripod at the left edge.2015-09-09A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on an ornate red and gold throne against a dark blue stage curtain, raising one hand in blessing. A multicoloured marigold garland hangs from the throne to the floor. In front of the throne is a low platform laid with silver bowls of offerings, fruit, flowers and a small plate, with two silver oil lamps flanking the stage and a framed photo on a white pedestal at left. Incense smoke rises in the air. The wall-hanging and stage setup suggest a formal puja or satsang setting.2009-10-17July 15 20172017-07-15A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold-covered throne on a stage, raising one hand in greeting. The figure wears an orange-red turban, orange-red robes with a gold waist sash, and a long red and white flower garland. A gold-framed backdrop of pale yellow drapery stands behind the throne, and a carved wooden lectern is at the left edge with a stage monitor speaker. In the foreground, the blurred backs of a seated audience fill the lower frame.2014-06-08A seated figure sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne on a raised red-draped stage in a hall with red walls. He wears an orange-red turban, a white flower garland, a saffron-orange robe and a bead mala, and sits on a tiger-skin-like cloth on the throne. Flanked by gilded thrones with parasols, several deity murtis with flower garlands stand on red-draped platforms, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. A small red cushion rests on the stage in front of the throne. a person is seated in the central throne, appearing as a man with an orange turban and saffron robe.2015-10-19July 25 20172017-07-25 +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests and carved panels. He wears a long gold necklace and raises one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind the throne stands a dark red curtain, and to the left is a bronze dancing Shiva (Nataraja) relief. Brass oil lamps stand on the red-draped platform, and carved gold panels frame the stage. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated speaker, identified by the saffron robe, red turban, long gold necklace and seated pose on the throne.2016-01-17