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A large indoor hall with a golden throne-like seat (peetha) at centre, flanked by two gilded dvarapala-style standing figures and a framed painting of a seated saint above it; a deep maroon velvet drape and orange-and-green ornamental pillars frame the stage. Devotees in white and orange sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, many with palms joined in namaste. On the left stage edge, saffron-robed men and a woman in orange sari stand. The audience is mixed, with several people in white dhotis and saris. No figure is clearly seated on the central throne, so no a person candidate is identifiable from appearance.

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May 18 20132013-05-18May 18 20132013-05-18May 18 20132013-05-18A large group of devotees sits and kneels on a white stage before an ornate golden throne set against a painted blue and red temple-style backdrop with a carved golden door. A figure in saffron-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala sits on the throne with arms raised, smiling. Surrounding devotees wear white kurtas and sarees, orange and green saris, and lanyards, many with palms pressed together in anjali or raising hands in greeting. A red velvet curtain frames the top of the stage.2013-05-18A large group photo on an indoor stage with a dark red velvet curtain and a decorated backdrop with green and red bands, painted columns, and a gold-framed wooden door. A golden arched prabhavali sits behind a central figure in a saffron top. Dozens of people in white kurtas and dhotis, saris in orange, red, green and white, and some in pale robes sit and stand closely packed, many smiling, waving or making hand gestures. Some women wear white with orange borders and garlands. Potted plants, water bottles and a microphone stand at the front edge, with ceiling spotlights overhead. Crowd count is approximate.2013-05-18May 18 20132013-05-18A satsang hall with a large crowd of devotees seated on a raised white platform and steps in front of a painted backdrop of a deity murti holding a trident, with a framed portrait on the left showing a figure in orange robes seated in meditation. Many women wear white clothes with orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas; some wear red and orange saris. A man in a dark sari-style outfit sits in the foreground beside a laptop, and microphone equipment and a loudspeaker are visible on the right.2013-05-18September 27 20172017-09-27August 12 20082008-08-12A stage set with a backdrop painting of a temple gopuram and deity murti framed by dark blue curtains. A seated man in an orange robe with an orange-red beaded mala sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, a person candidate by saffron clothing, mala and centred seated position; the page links him to the event. In front of the stage, a group sits on orange and red mats: several shaven-headed priests in white dhotis with orange shawls and gold chains chant from texts at a microphone, a woman in white stands at a microphone reading, and women in white, red-bordered and yellow saris sit with hands joined. Brass puja vessels and a small kalasha-like item sit on a rug before them. An electric fan stands at the right edge of the stage.2010-10-21A seated audience of devotees sits cross-legged on a floor in a tented hall during a satsang. Many wear white clothes with coloured borders, and some wear orange or saffron garments. On a raised stage, a central figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy above, flanked by attendants in white. Behind the throne is a painted temple backdrop with columns and a deity image, decorated with a tall striped pillar at the left edge. Two projection screens flank the stage, and ceiling fans hang from white fabric draping.2010-11-24A large group photograph on a stage with a decorated backdrop of painted pillars, a golden arch, and a wooden door-like panel framed by a maroon velvet valance. Many people in white clothing sit and stand in rows, some in orange and red saris and salwar kameez, making gestures such as folded hands, thumbs up and peace signs. A woman in an orange sari stands at the upper right. Overhead track lights and a white ceiling light fixture illuminate the scene, with small potted plants and water bottles at the lower left.2013-05-18