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A stage with deep red curtains and a gold-framed throne in front of a large golden relief of a multi-armed deity. A portrait-style image of a seated man in a red turban, red garland and rudraksha malas sits on the cushioned gold throne, hands in anjali, so this is a depiction on the throne rather than a physical person. Four people stand in front of the throne with palms pressed together in namaskar: at left a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with white forehead marking, next a man in white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha malas, next a woman in white sari with black border and beaded mala, and at far right a woman in orange sari with mala. Their posture suggests honouring the throne.

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August 28 20162016-08-28Seven people stand in a row on a red-carpeted stage with hands folded in namaskar, facing the viewer. From left: a young person in orange garments with a red and gold border, a person in orange with white vibhuti marks and rudraksha malas, a person in white dhoti with a red-streaked white shawl and white tilak, a woman in a white sari with black border and mala, then three young women in orange silk saris with malas. Behind them on a golden throne with a gold lotus-petal back sits a large portrait of a figure in red robes with a red crown-like headdress and rudraksha garlands, hands in namaskar. Above stands a carved deity murti with multiple arms and a golden crown, and a golden ornamented doorway with floral garlands at right.2016-08-28A photograph of a seated man in an ornate golden throne with red cushions, palms pressed together in namaste at chest level. He wears an saffron-orange robe, a red-and-gold cloth draped over the shoulder, a rudraksha mala, and a tilak on his forehead. Before the throne is a golden pedestal decorated with pink flowers and fruit. Two devotees kneel in attendance: on the left a bald man in white ritual dhoti with palms joined, and on the right a woman in orange sari with head bowed. Gold oil lamps stand at left and a beaded curtain hangs behind, with a white drape and an orange-red floor mat.2011-02-28A seated man with a full dark beard and a tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, wearing rust-orange robes and a garland of white, green and red flowers, his right palm raised in blessing. Below the throne, a woman in a green sari with blue border kneels with palms pressed together in namaskar, and two women in maroon and purple saris kneel at the right with hands joined. An elderly man in white dhoti and shawl sits at the left with hands folded. Behind the throne hangs a red curtain and a painted deity image with multiple arms, and a golden trident stands at left. The setting resembles a satsang on a stage with brass lamps.2016-10-29December 27 20152015-12-27A seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and bare upper body sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Two devotees sit on the floor before him: one in white dhoti with bare shoulders, hands folded, and one in orange clothing with hands joined. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, fruit and flowers rest at the throne base, and beaded curtains hang behind. The setting suggests a padapuja-style honouring. The central seated figure wears distinctive ornate and saffron cues on a throne, so he is a candidate a person in person.2011-02-28A photograph of a ceremonial stage in a temple-style hall. A seated person in a rust-orange robe with a multi-coloured flower garland and white beads sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-carved armrests, draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. Behind the throne hangs a large carved panel showing a deity murti with a raised hand. On the left, a young man in an orange dhoti with a gold chain stands near a priest in white dhoti with a red shawl and a tilak, holding an object. On the right, two women in white saris with gold borders and red shawls stand, one with a bun, and a brass pot sits at the edge of the stage. Gold-carved arches frame the scene. The throne figure is a person identified by the rust-orange robe, garland and beads on the central throne, but appearance cues are limited, so the candidate is uncertain.2016-05-04May 09th 20162016-05-09November 05 20102010-11-05A group photograph on a red carpeted stage in front of an ornate golden throne with red cushions. A central seated figure in a deep red-orange robe with a red shawl sits on the throne, hands in anjali. Around him, about two dozen people in white dhotis and red-and-white sashes, and women in white and red saris, stand and kneel with palms pressed together in namaskar, many wearing rudraksha malas and red flower garlands. Red-and-gold pillars with red cabinets frame the stage. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the central person is described by role only.2016-05-21A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and red tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste. Long-haired? No; he has short hair. Before the throne, a man in white ritual cloth with a shaved head kneels with hands folded, and a woman in orange sari kneels on the right, also with hands folded. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left, and a gold tray with flowers and fruit sits at the base of the throne. Strings of beads hang behind, with a microphone at right and orange floor cloth beneath.2011-02-28August 28 20162016-08-28