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A stage set for a satsang in an ashram hall, with a large backdrop painting of a temple gateway and forest scene. At the centre, a seated figure in orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a red-and-gold throne beneath a yellow fringed parasol. Flanking the throne are golden lion-like vahana figures and a garlanded deity murti on a gold stand with marigold garlands. Men and women in white dhotis and white saris sit on a red floor covering, several holding microphones or papers. A row of seated devotees in white clothes fills the foreground, some with shaved heads, and a saffron-clad monk sits among them. A hanging orange and red banner hangs from the ceiling.

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A photograph of a satsang on a raised stage, with a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne beneath a golden canopy. The seated man wears orange robes and a white garland with long dark hair; a probable Swamiji (based on the saffron robe, long hair and ornate garland cues). He sits before gold and red floral-garlanded deity murti and a gold lion-mount statue. Around him sit devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some in saffron, plus women in white and green saris seated cross-legged on a mat. In the foreground, bald sannyasis in white and saffron sit facing the stage. A large backdrop shows a temple gopuram and a forest scene, and a saffron cloth hangs at the upper left.2010-11-13November 23 20102010-11-23November 13 20102010-11-13November 13 20102010-11-13November 13 20102010-11-13A stage set for a ritual satsang with a central golden throne draped in red cushions, where a figure in saffron-orange robes sits beneath a yellow umbrella. Flanked by floral garlands on deity murtis and golden lion-form seats. Seated on the stage floor below, several people in white ritual clothes perform puja with brass plates and lamps, while two men in white dhotis and orange cloth sit at a microphone with a book. A woman in white and a woman in yellow sit nearby, and the backdrop shows a stone temple gateway with a painted forest scene. The saffron-robed figure on the throne has long dark hair and a red-brown wrap, and is seated in the central position of honour.2010-11-14November 13 20102010-11-13A ceremonial stage with a central golden throne draped in red cushions, where a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland, seated with a golden staff and ornaments beside him. Behind him is a backdrop of temple pillars and a golden umbrella with yellow fringe. Flanking the throne are golden vahana-style figures and deity murtis adorned with marigold and multicoloured garlands. Seated on the floor below are about a dozen people in white dhotis and saris, some in orange shawls, with two priests in white at left holding ritual items. The audience in the foreground is seen from behind. Possible a person candidate: the seated central figure with long hair and orange clothing, appearance-based only, with a throne and garlands present.2010-11-13 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the centre of a decorated stage. Garlanded deity murti and a golden throne flank him, and a large yellow canopy hangs above. Several people in white dhotis and saris sit on the floor in front of him, some with brass vessels, while a musician in orange sits at left with a harmonium-style instrument and microphone. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and frame. The backdrop shows painted temple gopuram architecture. Description: appearance-based label for the seated figure is probable, based on the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne, with the stage role as a teacher giving a satsang.2010-11-14Stage of a satsang hall set up with a golden throne draped in garlands and a deity murti flanked by golden lion and vahana figures, with a golden parasol overhead and a backdrop of temple architecture. A seated man on the throne wears a red shawl and orange-beaded necklaces; a further man in saffron robes sits cross-legged at the lower stage with a microphone. Several women in white and yellow saris kneel on the platform near offering plates and lamps, and a seated audience in orange and white clothing fills the foreground. Peacock feathers and ornate garlands decorate the stage.2010-11-12November 14 20102010-11-14A stage set for a ritual ceremony with an orange carpeted platform. Center stage, a woman in an orange sari sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a yellow canopy, hands folded in greeting. Before her, a group of about a dozen people in white and cream clothing sit on the floor, some with palms joined in prayer; one holds a laptop. Two men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sit at the left edge near microphones. Behind, a large deity murti is adorned with colourful flower garlands, flanked by two more garlanded figures on gold thrones, with peacock feathers at the left. A backdrop of painted temple pillars completes the scene.2010-11-12