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A stage set with a central seated figure in a dark robe and orange-brown dhoti, seated on a throne-like dais beneath a gilded arch. A golden lion-faced motif and ornate gilded pillars flank the throne, with a deity murti and a carved figure on the left. Brass bells hang from the ceiling, and a decorative canopy is visible at the upper left. Warm red and amber lighting falls across the scene, and a mirror-like table with a golden dog or lion statue sits at the front. The figure is a statue or sculpture, not a physical person, so no living people are present.

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April 30 20172017-04-30A stage set with ornate gold-toned carved panels and gilded arches frames a seated figure in a brown and gold garment with a long staff, centre stage, with a golden deity murti or ornamented figure behind. Hanging brass bells and a spotlight hang above. A gilded kalasha-like vessel sits at the stage edge, and a silver-decorated figure with a peacock-like form stands to the left. The scene is lit with warm orange light. No clearly visible audience is present.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesPhotograph of an ornate stage set with gilded arches and carved panels under warm orange lighting. At centre, a seated figure in brown-gold attire with a long staff rests beside a golden deity murti in an arched shrine. Left, a silver-and-blue figure stands beside a mythical animal sculpture. Hanging brass bells and a decorative canopy hang above.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate stage set with gilded carved panels, hanging brass bells and a dark red curtain. A seated figure in orange-brown ceremonial dress with a long beaded necklace and bangles sits on the stage floor in front of a golden arched throne. Behind him a deity murti with a crown and multiple arms rests on a gold-trimmed seat, a trident stands at the left, and a golden cow-shaped object sits at the lower right. Brass lamp stands flank the scene. The seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person given the distinctive orange ornate clothing and long beaded necklace, though this is uncertain; he is shown as a costumed figure in a staged tableau rather than a clear real-world event.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate golden stage set with carved gilded panels, hanging brass bells and a dark red curtain backdrop. In the centre a seated bearded man in orange-brown robes and a rudraksha-style necklace raises both hands in blessing, sitting before a large golden arch and a richly decorated golden throne. Behind him a deity murti with a crown and elaborate jewellery sits on the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage floor, and a small golden vahana figure lies at the lower right. a person: the seated man wears orange-brown ascetic robes, a long necklace and a rudraksha mala, and his raised-hands posture matches the stage role of the presiding teacher, but his face and features are too small and uncertain to confirm.2017-04-30 +2 copiesA photograph of an ornate golden stage set inside a hall with hanging brass bells and a dark red curtain behind. At center, a seated bare-chested man with long dark hair and a dark beard sits on a low golden platform in front of a large throne-like arch. He wears rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a saffron-orange dhoti and gold arm ornaments, and holds a trident-topped staff upright beside him. A brass kalasha-style vessel sits at his feet. Behind him, a deity murti in gold ornament with a multi-headed serpent hood stands within the gilded arch. Golden carved pillars and panels flank the scene. No other physical people are visible.2017-04-30 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on a golden ceremonial stage, raising both arms in a gesture of blessing. Behind him stands a large golden deity murti under an arched canopy, flanked by ornate gilded carved panels and hanging bells. Brass oil lamps and a decorated kalasha-style vessel rest at the front of the stage, with a trident leaning nearby. Warm stage lighting and dark red drapes frame the scene.2017-04-30 +1 copies