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A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with an ornate golden throne at centre, where a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and sits with hands folded. Behind him a large floral garland of yellow, orange and white flowers frames deity murtis on a backdrop painted with stone temple pillars and forest. Flanking golden thrones hold garlanded deity murtis, and a golden parasol with fringe hangs above. Seated before the stage are several devotees in white dhotis and shawls, including a woman in white with a red border, and attendants with a microphone and a camera tripod in the foreground. The scene suggests a satsang or discourse.

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A seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the centre of a decorated stage. Garlanded deity murti and a golden throne flank him, and a large yellow canopy hangs above. Several people in white dhotis and saris sit on the floor in front of him, some with brass vessels, while a musician in orange sits at left with a harmonium-style instrument and microphone. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murtis and frame. The backdrop shows painted temple gopuram architecture. Description: appearance-based label for the seated figure is probable, based on the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne, with the stage role as a teacher giving a satsang.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 22 20102010-11-22November 13 20102010-11-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the centre of a temple-style stage. A white flower garland hangs on his shoulders and a rudraksha-style necklace is visible, with long dark hair and a white forehead mark. Behind him, large floral garlands with red, yellow and white blossoms frame two deity murtis on the wall, and a golden lion-form figure and a trident stand beside the throne. Around him sit about eight devotees in white and cream ritual clothes, several women in white saris with red and yellow borders, and a man with a microphone at left. A painted temple-pillar backdrop with stone carvings fills the background.2010-11-13A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, wearing a long rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a decorated altar. Behind him, two large deity murtis are draped in marigold and rose garlands, with a green garland bed. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream garments, several women in white and yellow saris, and a man in white dhoti with maroon border kneel or sit with hands folded in prayer. Golden flanking thrones hold garlanded figures. A backdrop shows temple pillars and forest imagery. The scene suggests a satsang or puja setting. Five people are visible.2010-11-14A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-style hall. Behind him are large garlands of yellow, red and green flowers around two silver deity murtis under gold crowns. To the right stands another garlanded murti, and a gold lion figure sits at the throne's side. Around the throne, a group of about ten people in white dhotis and saris sit on a mat, some with white and orange shawls, a few wearing rudraksha or bead necklaces. A microphone stands on the left, a brass bell lies on the floor, and a black electric fan is at the edge. The figure on the throne has long dark hair and distinctive orange and garland adornments with a throne presentation, and appears to be a person, seated in a role of teacher giving satsang.2010-11-13November 13 20102010-11-13A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a central figure seated on a red-cushioned golden throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back. Behind him, two large deity murtis are adorned with bright multicolored flower garlands, and a golden bull figure stands beside the throne. To the left, a golden shrine holds smaller garlanded murtis. Around the stage, several people sit on the floor: a man in white dhoti at a microphone, a man in orange cloth, a woman in white with a blonde braid, and women in white and yellow saris with orange shawls holding ritual items. Hanging decorations and a painted temple backdrop complete the setting, which matches a satsang stage.2010-11-22November 12 20102010-11-12A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a white and red flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the centre of a stage. Behind him, large garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers drape over a deity murti pair, with gold trident-like staffs and a gold lion figure beside the throne. Around him, several seated people in white and cream clothes, some with orange shawls, sit on a red-and-orange floor cloth with brass vessels in front. A flower-garlanded gold lion stands on the right. A large banner backdrop shows a temple-like scene.2010-11-13