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A stage set for a seated spiritual teacher on a golden throne (peetha) with a red cushion, framed by a garland-covered arch of flowers in red, yellow and white. The seated figure wears red robes, a red turban, a red shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style mala. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides with a trident-like ornament at the top right. To the left, a golden palanquin-like cart draped in marigold and rose garlands carries a smaller red-clad figure. The backdrop is a painted blue sky and rocky mountain scene with a white curtain above. The floor is polished with a patterned rug.

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December 22 20102010-12-22A seated figure in red robes and a red turban sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and multicolour, on a raised stage. A rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs on the chest, and a trident stands behind the throne. A golden palanquin-style cart with a deity murti draped in red and garlands sits to the left. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and the backdrop painted with blue and gold mountain peaks. The figure matches the a person appearance cues of an ornate throne, red saffron-toned robes, garlands and bead necklace; the throne and garlands are not themselves proof of identity.2010-12-22A seated figure in red robes and a red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, a rudraksha mala around the neck. Behind the throne a trident stands on a gold pole, and tall brass lamp stands flank the platform. To the left, a gilded palanquin-style carriage holds a deity murti draped in red and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. The stage backdrop is painted blue sky over grey-brown mountain peaks, with a white curtain above. The figure's identity is not visible from appearance alone, so the role is given as a seated figure on a throne.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a blue and grey painted mountain backdrop. A seated figure in red robes and a red turban, with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red and purple. A brass trident stands beside the throne, with brass oil lamps on both sides. To the left, a smaller gold palanquin-style seat holds a red-clad deity murti garlanded in marigolds. An orange carpet covers the stage floor. The figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues, so the candidate is marked as probable and present in person.2010-12-22A seated figure in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-red robes with a rudraksha mala sits in padmasana on an ornate golden peetha throne decorated with a garland of marigolds and a multicoloured floral arch. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, and a trishul stands to its right. To the left, a smaller deity murti in red clothing and gold ornaments is seated on a gilded palanquin-style vehicle draped with flower garlands. The stage backdrop is a painted mountain landscape in blue and gold, with a white curtain above and a patterned rug on the floor.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A seated man in red robes and a red shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a floral garland-decorated backrest and a trident mounted behind it, on a stage before a painted blue and gold mountain backdrop. A gold palanquin-like cart on the left carries a small figure of a deity in red clothes adorned with garlands of yellow and white flowers. Brass lamps stand on both sides of the throne, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs on his chest. The stage floor is white and polished with an orange carpet in front.2010-12-22A seated man in red-saffron robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with a flower garland of yellow, white and red blooms, atop a red cushioned seat on a stage. A rudraksha mala hangs across his chest. Behind him, a painted backdrop shows blue sky and golden mountain peaks. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a trident (trishul) is visible on the right. To the left, a golden lion-form vehicle on wheels carries a red-clad deity murti garlanded with flowers. A plain dark stage floor with an orange-and-purple rug lies in front.2010-12-22Photograph of a stage set for a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a floral garland-decorated backrest. The seated figure wears a red robe, a red-and-gold beaded necklace, and a rudraksha-style mala, with bare legs and feet on an orange carpet. Flanking the throne are brass oil lamps and a gold-trimmed trident, and a smaller gold palanquin-style seat on wheels holds a red-clad deity murti garlanded with marigolds. The backdrop is a painted blue sky over gold and green mountain shapes, with dark curtains at the sides and a ceiling fan above. The figure's appearance and cues are consistent with a person seated in a teaching or darshan setting.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A seated figure in red robes and a red turban sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with colourful flower garlands, a gold-framed peetha with carved gold side panels. He wears a long gold-beaded necklace and a red shawl draped over his shoulders, hands resting in his lap. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the throne, and a golden trident leans on the right. To the left a deity murti in red and gold clothing with garlands sits on a golden vahana. Behind is a painted blue and gold mountain backdrop with a white curtain above. Swamiji (probable): the figure has the red turban, saffron-red clothing, ornate gold necklace and throne setting associated with him.2010-12-22