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A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes and a dark wrapped hairstyle sits on an ornate wooden throne on a raised stage, holding a rudraksha mala and wearing a gold necklace. Behind him is a large golden Nataraja dancing-Shiva relief within a flame arch, with a trident leaning beside him. To the right, three deity murtis in gold and red silk saris with floral garlands and jewellery sit on a dais. A brass vessel stands on the stage floor. Audience members sit in rows in the foreground, mostly seen from behind, many wearing white and red clothing, some with lanyards. The scene resembles a satsang discourse.

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A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in orange and saffron robes on a dark wooden throne, wearing a black cap, rudraksha-style orange beaded mala and a gold necklace, with a microphone stand in front. A large golden Nataraja dancing Shiva relief stands behind him, a trident and brass kalasha sit beside the throne, and to the right two decorated deity murtis in gold and red garments and garlands stand. Presentation is one of satsang or discourse, and a visible throne and ritual objects frame the scene.2015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange-red dhoti, wearing a red-and-orange beaded garland and a dark curly hairstyle, seated on an ornate carved wooden chair with a red cushion. A tall silver trident stands beside the chair, and a dark metal kalasha-style pot with a red bottle sits in front. Behind the stage is a gold-toned metal sculpture of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, within a flaming arch, flanked by gold decorative pillars and a gold curtain. A microphone stand is at right. In the foreground, roughly a few dozen audience members sit on the floor facing the stage, some in red, white and blue shirts, and a camera operator in a dark shirt stands at left.2015-12-09A photograph of a stage set for a discourse or initiation session. A man in orange robes with a black curly hairstyle and orange forehead marking sits on a wooden throne-like seat with a microphone stand before him, a water bottle and red item on a small table. Behind him stands a large golden metal Nataraja dancing Shiva sculpture within an arched ring, flanked by tall gold pillars and decorative metal trees. On the right, two life-size deity murtis in orange and gold silk with garlands and a crown sit on a dais. Audience members in white and red clothing sit in the foreground, seen from behind, with heads and shoulders visible.2015-12-10A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate carved wooden throne on a stage, gesturing with his right hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A tall silver trident stands beside him, and a silver vessel sits at the base. Behind him stand three large decorated deity murti dressed in yellow, red and green silk with garlands and gold ornaments. A carved golden Nataraja-style panel is on the left. Audience members in the foreground, including one in orange, watch from below. a person is seated with a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, teaching in a darshan session.2015-12-07Photograph of a satsang session in a hall viewed from the back of a seated audience of many people, mostly women seen from behind in saris and salwar kameez with colourful clothing. On a raised stage, a robed figure in saffron and orange clothing with a dark cap and beaded necklaces sits in an ornate carved wooden chair before a microphone stand and a silver kalasha-style vessel. Behind the stage stands a golden bronze of Nataraja dancing within a tree-like arch, and two seated deity murtis with crowns and garlands sit on the right under a gold-trimmed cloth. A child in red attire stands at the far left of the stage, and cameras on tripods film the event.2015-12-09December 10 20152015-12-10 +1 copiesDecember 09 20152015-12-09Stage event with a seated figure in orange robes and a black cap resting his head on one hand on a carved wooden chair, beside a small table with a water bottle and a red container. Behind him is a large bronze-toned Nataraja dancing Shiva silhouette within a flame arch, a golden peacock-shaped stand, and cream drapery. To the right stand two painted deity murti in gold and orange garments with garlands and a red crown. Audience members are seen in silhouette in the foreground. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference but identity is uncertain, so the candidate is marked unsure.2015-12-10 +1 copiesA man in saffron and orange robes sits on a carved wooden throne on a stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a red-and-orange rudraksha mala around his neck and swept-back dark hair. Behind him a gold Nataraja-style dancing deity figure is set against a beige curtain with gold-panelled pedestals and peacock-feather motifs. To the right, two ornately dressed deity murti sit on a bench draped in yellow and green silk, garlanded with white flower garlands. A trident stands at left and a water bottle sits on a side table. A small group of people is not visible; the scene is a stage discourse setting.2015-12-08A photograph of an event hall stage with a large golden Nataraja statue of dancing Shiva behind it. On the left, a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a black cap and orange-beaded necklace sits on an ornate wooden throne beside a microphone stand. Center stage, two richly decorated deity murti in red, green and gold garments with tall crowns and floral garlands stand before the backdrop. A woman in a floral top stands at the stage edge on the right. Dozens of seated audience members, many in colourful saris and kurtas, face the stage from the foreground.2015-12-09A stage at an indoor event hall with cream drapery and warm wall lighting. A figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a carved wooden chair at centre stage beside a small oil lamp on a stand. Behind him is a dark metal Nataraja-style arch. To the right, two deity murtis in gold and orange garments with garlands sit on a raised seat. Two large screens flank the stage, and several seated people in orange and red are visible at the lower edge of the frame.2015-12-09