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A seated figure in a pink sari and a gold crown sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a gold-and-red canopy above it, the throne draped in garlands of marigolds and white flowers in red, yellow, green and purple. A devotee in a red-and-white patterned robe with a red turban bows low before the seated figure, offering or touching the feet area, while an attendant in a blue embroidered sherwani with gold patterns stands nearby. Other attendants in yellow and pink kurtas and gold headbands stand behind, and brass oil lamps (deepam) with flames stand on a white mat-covered floor beside a gold-trimmed box of offerings. The setting is a staged indoor room with a brick-patterned wall backdrop.

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December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A seated figure on a gilded throne with a red cushion, draped in a long garland of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers, wears a golden crown and a pink top and pink trousers, with a canopy of red, green and yellow fringed fabric above. A man in a pink turban and pink tunic with green trousers bends forward with hands folded, facing the throne. Behind him stand several men in ceremonial attire: one in a red and black tunic with a yellow turban, one in a blue embroidered kurta, and one in a red tunic with a bright pink turban. A brass oil lamp stands before the throne beside a red-cushioned low seat with flower garlands, and a gilded wooden chest sits at the lower left. The setting is a plain room with a pale wall and blue curtains.2010-12-26A staged skit on a stage with a brick-wall backdrop. A woman in a pink blouse and a gold crown sits on an ornate gold throne draped with multicoloured marigold and white garlands, with a red-and-yellow tasselled canopy above her. A man in a green robe and pink headcloth kneels and bows before her, touching the throne. Behind him, men in costume stand watching: one in a blue embroidered jacket and purple dhoti, one in a red tunic with a white turban, one in white with a yellow turban and pink vest, and one in a pink-and-white outfit at the right edge. Two brass oil lamps stand nearby on the stage floor. Four to six people are visible.2010-12-26A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a gold crown and a pink garment, smiles while receiving a blessing. He is draped in long garlands of white, yellow, orange, purple and green flowers. A devotee in a blue turban and black-and-purple sequined embroidered robe bends forward, extending his hands to touch the seated man's head. Three brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside the throne, and a standing person in white and a yellow scarf is visible at the doorway at right. The setting is a plain room with pink walls and a blue curtain.2010-12-26Indoor stage scene showing a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a gold-canopied umbrella with coloured tassels overhead. The seated person wears a pink garment, a gold crown-like headpiece, and a garland of white and multicoloured flowers across the chest, with one hand raised in blessing. In front, a devotee in an orange dhoti bows with folded hands at the throne's base, near a gold-covered footstool with a flower-decorated cushion. Lit brass oil lamps stand beside the throne. A line of attendants in red, green, pink and yellow silk garments with matching turbans waits behind, and another man in orange stands at the right. The backdrop is a painted blue-brick wall with a blue curtain. The seated figure's identity is not established by visible text, and appearance alone does not clearly support a person identification, so the figure is described by role only.2010-12-26A staged ceremonial scene on a raised golden throne (peetha) decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a striped umbrella overhead. A seated figure in a pink robe with a crown and white and red garlands sits on the throne, smiling. Five standing men in colourful traditional attire face the throne: one in a green and red garment with a pink turban, one in a pink dress with a black vest and pink turban, one in an orange shirt with a headband, one in red, and one in a blue shimmer jacket with purple dhoti. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand beside them on a white floor against a brick-patterned backdrop.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with a multicolour flower garland in red, yellow, purple, white and green. The figure wears a pink dhoti and a pink shawl, a gold crown, a gold necklace and a gold armlet, and sits cross-legged on a red cushion. Two tall brass oil lamps with flames stand to the right, and a microphone stand is in front of the throne. Behind is a blue-grey brick-patterned backdrop and a dark blue curtain. Swamiji (probable): the figure has a gold crown, pink ceremonial clothing, gold jewellery and a garland, seated on a throne in a satsang setting.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A staged ceremonial scene on a stage with a grey brick-patterned backdrop and dark blue curtains. A seated figure on a gold-framed throne with a flower-garlanded backrest and a striped red and yellow canopy wears a pink and red garment with a garland, and a bare-headed white-clad priest with a red shawl stands at left near a garlanded deity murti in a glass-like shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and three attendants gather around the throne: one in an orange dhoti with a red-and-black patterned top, one in a red and black garment, and one in a blue kurta with a black vest and a dark cap. The seated figure is shown with a crown-like headpiece, but the person's identity cannot be determined from appearance, so the figure is treated as a role-played seated figure on a throne.2010-12-26A seated man in a golden throne (peetha) elaborately decorated with multicolored garlands of yellow, orange, purple, white and green flowers, with a flower-draped pedestal in front. He wears a pink dhoti and shawl, a gold crown, a gold necklace and a gold armband, and sits in a meditative posture facing right toward a microphone on a stand. Two tall brass oil lamps (lamps with fire) stand beside the throne against a dark blue curtain and a painted wall. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given the long-haired presentation with crown, saffron-pink ornate clothing and gold ornaments; he appears to be giving a discourse at a satsang.2010-12-26