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A photograph of a ceremonial stage backdrop framed by strings of multicoloured fairy lights in purple, blue and warm yellow. A central seated figure sits on an ornate silver throne with a jewelled arch and a small canopy above, wearing saffron-orange robes, a golden crown, a rudraksha mala and a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers, holding a tall silver staff. Before the throne, a bald man in white ritual dhoti kneels with hands folded in namaste. Two women in orange and white sit on the right: one in an orange sari with hands folded, the other in a green-and-gold sari. Brass lamps and vessels sit at the lower edge. Strong purple and red tones fill the background.

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A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and bare chest, with a long rudraksha-style garland of white, orange and red flowers and beaded necklaces, holds a tall silver staff and sits on an ornate silver throne with a silver canopy. Strings of fairy lights and draped purple-magenta fabric form the backdrop, and the throne is framed by a large arch decorated with embroidered gold and jeweled panels. Three people kneel at the base: an older man in white ritual dhoti with palms joined, a woman in orange robes with her hands raised, and a woman in a yellow sari with palms pressed together. Brass oil lamps sit in the lower right corner. The person on the throne has long hair and distinctive adornments, matching the page's a person reference, so this is a probable appearance-based identification.2017-10-18A photograph of an ornate stage set with a large silver and gold-embroidered arched backdrop topped by a small canopy, framed by strings of blinking multicoloured fairy lights and red drapes. Seated on a raised throne at the centre is a bearded man with long dark hair and a crown, wearing an orange robe and a multi-strand garland of marigolds and red flowers, holding a long staff. Two women in orange and gold saris sit at the lower right, one with palms pressed together in namaste, and a bald man in white dhoti kneels at the lower left with hands folded.2017-10-18A photograph of a decorated stage with string fairy lights in purple, white and orange hanging behind an ornate silver throne with a canopy and an arch of embroidered jewelled panels. A seated figure with a saffron garment and a multi-strand garland of red, yellow and white flowers sits on the throne in a pose of blessing. In front, a woman in an orange sari with her hair in a bun and a woman in a white sari with a red blouse both hold their palms together in namaste, and a shaved-headed man in white ritual dress sits with palms joined on the left. Deep red curtains frame the right side. The scene suggests an anniversary celebration with a darshan setting.2017-10-18A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-and-jewelled throne backed by a large arched frame studded with gold-toned medallions and bead-like decoration. He wears an orange-saffron cloth, a red-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff. Before him, a woman in an orange-red sari sits with hands folded, an older man in white ritual dress with a sacred thread and an older woman in a plain sari sit in devotion, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari stands at right with palms together. Behind them hang strings of multicoloured fairy lights and draped red and purple curtains, with a small canopy above the throne. The scene suggests a festive satsang or darshan setting.2017-10-18October 18 20172017-10-18A photograph of an ornate silver and jeweled throne (peetha) framed by an arched canopy of gold-embroidered, multicoloured panels, with a silver umbrella above, set against a backdrop of purple and white fairy lights and red drapery. A man seated on the throne wears an orange-saffron garment, a yellow-and-gold headpiece, and garlands of marigolds and red flowers, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him. Below the dais, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti sits before offerings, and to the left a woman in an orange head wrap holds a microphone while another woman in orange sits at the right edge. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, identified by the saffron clothing, ornate gold adornments and the throne setting, though the appearance is only partly visible.2017-10-18A photo of a decorated stage at an evening satsang. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long multi-strand rudraksha and flower mala and a gold necklace, sits centrally on an ornate silver throne with a decorative canopy, behind a tall arch of jewel-like embellishments. Strings of pink, purple and white fairy lights hang behind him and a deep red curtain sits at right. Three devotees sit on the floor before him with hands folded in namaskar: a bald man in white dhoti with a shawl, a woman in an orange sari, and a woman in a gold-bordered yellow sari with a long braid. Marigold garlands drape the throne arch.2017-10-18October 18 20172017-10-18A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver throne (peetha) with a tall curved backrest, decorated with a dense arch of gold and silver coins and colourful beadwork, under a small silver canopy. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, multicolour and orange garlands, a gold crown-like headpiece and gold armlets, with a leopard-print cushion beneath. Four people sit or kneel in front: an elderly man in white dhoti with palms joined at left, a woman in an orange sari with a folded hand gesture, an older woman in a red top and a pale yellow-green sari with palms joined, and a woman in a gold-bordered sari with long hair at right. A silver ceremonial staff stands at centre. Strings of multicoloured lights and a deep red and purple drape fill the background, indicating a festive stage setting.2017-10-18October 18 20172017-10-18October 18 20172017-10-18October 18 20172017-10-18