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A photograph of a stage set for a satsang, with a large ornate golden throne at centre on a red-cushioned seat. A figure in orange robes with a saffron-orange shawl sits on the throne with palms pressed together in namaste, with a microphone stand beside. Golden peetha thrones flank the centre, each holding deity murti decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands. Golden lion-like figures and a large golden umbrella with red and yellow fringe hang above. A blurred camera in the right foreground is filming the stage. Backdrop shows painted temple columns. Floor has orange and blue rugs. Swamiji candidate has long dark hair and saffron clothing with distinctive ornate gold-seat presentation, so marked as probable in_person.

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November 20 20102010-11-20A photograph of a stage set for a satsang, with a person seated in the centre on a large gold throne with a red cushioned seat and carved gold panels. The seated person wears a red garment and a red and beaded necklace, hands pressed together in namaskar. Flanking the throne are gold palanquin-style seats and gold stands holding deity murti decorated with fresh garlands in red, pink and yellow. A large yellow canopy with fringe hangs above the centre, and a backdrop shows a stylised temple gopuram scene. A camera on a tripod is visible at left. The stage floor is glossy white with orange and purple rugs. Overall the image shows a formal satsang stage with ornate throne and deity murti. a person cue: no appearance-based basis is clear enough to assign identity here, so the seated figure is described by role only.2010-11-20November 12 20102010-11-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-orange garland sits with palms joined in namaskar on a gold-and-red ornate throne on a raised stage. A large saffron-fringed canopy hangs above, and a backdrop shows temple pillars and trees. Flanking the centre are gold thrones and deity murtis adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, including a gold-painted lion-shaped seat and a gold-framed altar. A gold-painted bull figure stands near the centre, and black drapes frame the sides. Ceremonial aura of a satsang setting; one prominent seated person.2010-11-22A photograph of a stage set for a satsang discourse. A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, reading or holding papers, with a microphone stand beside the throne. Behind the throne, a deity murti and a second deity figure are adorned with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, and a gold-fringed umbrella hangs above. Flanking the stage are additional garlanded deity figures seated on gold stands with gold lion and peacock-style carvings and a peacock-feather display. A stone temple-style backdrop and dark blue curtains complete the setting. No audience is visible.2010-11-12A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits in a gilded throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar, before a stage set with floral garlands. Behind him, deity murtis draped in marigold and rose garlands are arranged on gold stands, with a golden umbrella overhead and temple-pillar backdrop. A microphone stands at the front. The clear cues of a rudraksha mala, saffron robe and ceremonial gold throne are consistent with the presiding teacher, described as a person. Another person in white sits to the right near the murtis.2010-11-19 +1 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a stage set for a satsang, with a seated figure on a large gold and red throne at centre. The seated figure wears an orange robe, a white and orange flower garland and an orange shawl, and holds a small object in the hands. A golden umbrella with red and yellow fringe hangs above the throne. Flanking the throne are gold stands and pedestals draped with multicoloured flower garlands, holding deity murtis and framed images. The backdrop shows a painted temple gopuram scene with a forest image to the right, and black curtains frame the stage. The seated figure matches the page's a person context only by setting and posture; the presentation cues are an orange robe and garland on a throne, which is not enough to confirm identity.2010-11-22A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a central golden throne. A seated figure in orange clothing with long dark hair sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind the throne is a decorated backdrop with stone-look temple pillars, a golden canopy with fringe, and a garlanded deity murti flanked by floral garlands in orange, white and green. Golden thrones with garlanded murtis stand to the left and right, and a golden pot-like object is on the left side. The floor is covered with rugs in orange and purple.2010-11-23A photograph of a stage with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a gold-fringed canopy. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with palms pressed together in a greeting gesture. Behind the throne stands a large garlanded deity murti flanked by smaller garlanded idols on gold palanquin-style stands with lion and peacock motifs. A temple gopuram backdrop and dark curtains frame the stage, and an audience member's head is visible at the lower left.2010-11-12A stage set for a satsang, with a seated figure in an orange robe on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands folded in greeting. Behind the throne hang two floral garlands framing deity murtis, and a yellow canopy hangs above. Four gilded vahana-style mounts with garlands stand on wheeled bases on either side. Red carpet covers the stage floor, and a dark backdrop with a stone temple-style image surrounds the area. Stage lights hang from the ceiling. Deity murti identities are not clear from the image. The orange-robed figure is seated centre-stage at a satsang.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12