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Empty ceremonial stage with a deep crimson curtain backdrop. Two ornate gold-painted carved pillars with lion-like figures flank a central seat covered in a dark navy cloth draped over a raised dais, possibly a throne or peetha. Two small saffron-and-red decorated pennant-shaped banners on gold poles stand beside the pillars, and a grey patterned fabric hangs to the right. No people are present on the stage.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A stage set in a satsang hall, framed by large gilded lion-figure pillars and a maroon velvet valance hung with brass bells. At centre stands a life-sized figure in a rust-brown robe holding a long staff, standing before a dark curtained doorway strung with small lights. Brass trishul-topped stands flank the platform, and a multicoloured woven rug covers the floor. The painted backdrop shows blue and pink temple motifs. The figure is a statue or depiction, not a physical person, so no living people are visible.2015-05-13A photograph of an ornate stage set with gilded lion-pillar gateways flanking a central doorway draped with strings of lights. A dark red velvet valance hangs above, and small bells dangle from the top. Gold tridents stand on pedestals on the multicoloured carpeted platform. In the centre doorway a standing figure in a rust-brown robe holds a long staff and wears a dark head covering, appearing to be a statue or cutout rather than a living person. The front is protected by a brass rail. No clear physical people are visible apart from this figure.2015-05-13 +1 copiesMay 13 20152015-05-13Photograph of a stage set for a satsang, with ornate gilded lion-headed pillars flanking a central doorway hung with strings of small lights. A life-sized figure stands in the centre of the doorway wearing a rust-orange robe, holding a long staff, with a trident-like ornament beside him. Hanging brass bells and a maroon velvet valance frame the top, a patterned blue-and-gold backdrop surrounds the set, and a colourful striped rug covers the stage floor in front of a brass rail. Brass trident-topped lamp stands and tall candle holders stand at both sides. No living people are visible in the scene.2015-05-13Stage set for a satsang, framed by ornate golden lion-headed pillars and a deep red velvet valance hung with small bells. At centre a standing figure in orange-brown robes holds a long staff with a trident-topped head, set before a dark curtained doorway decorated with garlands. Blue and teal painted panels and gilded sculptures frame the scene, with a colourful striped rug covering the platform and brass trident-shaped lamp stands flanking the steps. No other people are visible.2015-05-13 +1 copiesMay 13 20152015-05-13 +2 copiesA photograph of a stage set inside a hall, with a gilded ornate frame flanked by large golden lion-like carved pillars and a dark red velvet curtain with hanging brass bells overhead. At the centre, beneath an arch with a lit lamp display, a standing figure in a reddish-orange robe holds a long staff with a trident-like top, while a golden trident and other ceremonial metal implements stand on the floor. Patterned rugs cover the platform, and blue lighting fills the background. The figure appears to be a statue or effigy on the stage rather than a living person, so no physical people are counted.2015-05-13A seated man in a maroon robe and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra hood canopy, framed by gold carved lion and yali figures and hanging brass bells. The stage is covered with a striped multicoloured rug, a gold bell-shaped puja vessel stands in front, and purple-blue lighting falls on the backdrop. The setting resembles a formal discourse dais.2017-05-26A photograph of a dimly lit stage with a large ornate golden throne centred against a dark backdrop, flanked by two tall gilded carved pillars with lion-like figures. A seated figure in a red-brown garment with a white flower garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Next to the throne stands a tall trident, and small brass oil lamps line both sides. Blue and purple stage lighting falls across the platform. Two flower garlands and a stage setting suggest a darshan. The figure appears to be a person, not a statue, and the appearance is uncertain.2015-07-21Empty stage set up for a satsang, with a gold and red ornate throne at centre decorated with flower garlands and a red cushion, flanked by gold side panels. Brass oil lamps stand in a row on the stage floor in front of it, and a second golden throne with a blue deity murti garlanded with flowers sits to the left. The backdrop is draped in white and pink cloth with painted symbols including a swastika, trident, crescent moons and a sun-like motif. Two curtained side walls and overhead stage lights frame the hall.2010-12-26