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Empty stage set for a darshan, with a carved wooden throne in the foreground and no one seated on it. Behind it hangs a large golden-brown painted panel of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva form, shown in a flaming arch with raised arms and one leg lifted, flanked by ornate patterned side panels and stylised peacock-and-leaf stands. A cream curtain forms the backdrop, and a microphone on a tripod stands at the right of the throne. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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An empty carved wooden throne with a low cushioned seat stands on a stage before a large golden-bronze circular frame depicting the dancing Nataraja form of Shiva with a flame arch. Flanking the throne are ornate gilded side panels and decorative metal peacock sculptures with raised tail feathers, a standing microphone on a stand to the right, and a cream draped curtain behind. No people are present; the throne is unoccupied.2015-12-13December 07 20152015-12-07December 13 20152015-12-13Empty stage set for a darshan event with a carved wooden throne-style seat and a small wooden side table bearing a silver trident and a red candle. Behind them stands a bronze-coloured Nataraja dancing Shiva image within a flame arch, flanked by tall decorative pedestal panels and metal peacock-shaped stands. To the right, three deity murtis dressed in gold and magenta silks, garlanded with green and white flowers, sit on a raised platform beside a floor microphone stand. Cream drapes form the backdrop. No people are visible.2015-12-13December 07 20152015-12-07A stage set with a carved wooden throne-style seat centered before a gold-toned backdrop featuring a large carved Nataraja dancing Shiva within a circular frame. The seated figure on the throne is a cutout-style or printed image rather than a physical person: a smiling figure in a red-orange robe, a red-orange turban, layered red and white flower garlands, raised hands in a blessing gesture. A small wooden side table holds a bottled water, a microphone on a stand stands to the right, and a carved cabinet with peacock-motif decorations flanks the scene. No physical people are visible.2015-12-10December 07 20152015-12-07December 09 20152015-12-09A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate carved wooden chair on a stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He has a large dark hair bun, a yellow forehead marking, a rudraksha mala with a gold-toned ceremonial necklace, and bare feet. His right hand is raised in gesture. Behind him hangs a golden carved backdrop of a dancing Nataraja form within a flame-like arch, flanked by ornamental peacock and flower panels. A silver trident stands to the left beside a small carved table holding a water bottle and a cup. The scene resembles a satsang discourse. a person: long dark hair bun, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, seated on a throne-like chair.2015-12-09Photograph of an empty stage set for a darshan event. A carved wooden chair with a white cushion and orange-tasselled arms sits centrally before a golden backdrop featuring a large Nataraja dancing Shiva figure within a flaming arch. Flanking it are ornate gold-patterned pedestals and metallic peacock-and-foliage sculptures. A small carved wooden side table holds a water bottle, and a partial orange-and-yellow cloth is visible at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2015-12-07December 09 20152015-12-09A man seated on an ornately carved wooden throne on a stage, wearing saffron-orange garments with a gold border, a long rudraksha mala draped across his chest, bangles on both arms, and a gold necklace, with his hair piled high in a dark topknot. A silver trident stands on a stand beside a brass-and-gold pot, with a water bottle and red flask on a small table. Behind him a large gold-toned relief shows Nataraja dancing within a ring of flame, flanked by carved panels and peacock motifs. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate, with the cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and high topknot; a microphone stand stands at his side.2015-12-09