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A wide stage view of a discourse hall with a white-tiled floor and steps leading up. A seated figure in white clothing with a light shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, flowers on a small side table, and a microphone stand in front. Behind the throne is a large backdrop photograph of a stone temple gopuram with a deity murti shrine. Tall white and orange pillars, black drapes, stage lights and a ceiling fan surround the set.

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September 12 20102010-09-12September 12 20102010-09-12Wide view of a raised white marble dais in an indoor hall with dark blue curtains and a dropped ceiling with exposed rigging. A figure in white clothing and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the back of the stage, with a white flower arrangement nearby. Behind the throne a large backdrop shows a painted temple gateway with ornate pillars, a deity murti and a jungle-style scene. Striped decorative tassels hang on the side pillars. The hall is empty of other people.2010-09-12A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a small cushioned footstool speaks in a discourse hall. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a long dark rudraksha mala, and holds his hands in a teaching gesture. A large printed backdrop behind him shows a stone temple mandapa with carved pillars and a deity murti decorated with garlands. Orange potted flowers sit on a white pedestal beside him, two white tower fans stand on orange-draped stands, and a hanging decorative banner is visible at right. The stage has a patterned rug and a reflective floor.2010-09-12A photograph of a satsang stage with a large printed temple backdrop showing carved pillars and a deity murti decorated with garlands and bright cloth. A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a gold footstool and an orange cloth draped over the stage floor. Two white pedestal fans and a bright stage light are visible, and the dark curtains and plain walls frame the hall. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the role is recorded as a seated speaker on a throne.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +2 copiesA photograph of a stage set with an ornate gold-and-red throne on an orange carpet. A seated figure in orange robes sits cross-legged on the throne with hands folded, a microphone stand beside him. Behind the throne a large printed backdrop shows a temple pillared hall with a deity murti adorned with garlands. Two white tower fans stand on orange boxes at the sides, and a dark curtain frames the stage. The figure wears orange clothing and a rudraksha-style mala, with long swept hair visible, which is a probable match for Swamiji from the distinctive saffron robes and long hair; the appearance is partly obscured by distance, so the identity is only probable.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA raised stage in a hall with a white-tiled platform and steps, set before dark blue and maroon draped curtains. A large backdrop with a glowing orange-and-gold textured image sits behind a red-cushioned throne decorated with white flower garlands and a striped garland on top. A seated figure in a light cream robe occupies the throne, with a small white flag beside them. A projector screen hangs at the upper right, and metal handrails line the steps.2009-12-28A seated figure in a white dhoti and white shawl, with long dark hair and a beaded mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a hall with a stage backdrop. The backdrop is a large printed photograph of a stone temple gateway with a deity murti and red curtains, set among green forest foliage. Dark side curtains, colourful tassel decorations, a microphone stand, and a flower arrangement sit on the stage. Ceiling fans and stage lights hang above. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a mala and a white shawl, seated in a gold throne as the teacher, with a microphone for discourse.2010-09-12A figure with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits in a large ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in greeting, on a raised stage. A backdrop shows a painted temple gateway with deity figures. To the right, a person in white ritual clothing with a shawl stands near a white fan. Dark curtains frame the stage and the floor is covered with orange cloth.2010-10-29A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a raised stage. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala around his neck and is smiling. Behind him is a large printed backdrop of a stone temple gateway with a deity murti decorated with garlands, flanked by red curtains and tall brass lamps. Orange flowers sit on a small table at left, a microphone stands beside the throne, and a white pillar and orange-draped stand appear at right. Identity cannot be determined from appearance alone, so the seated figure is described by role as a seated speaker.2010-09-12October 29 20102010-10-29