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A shaven-headed man in an orange-brown robe, seen from behind in the foreground, holds a lit flame or lamp toward a large stage backdrop. The backdrop shows a seated figure in white with a lotus motif above and green garland-decorated arches framing a central throne-like seat. Pink ornamental designs decorate the side panels. The figure on screen appears to be a projected image on the backdrop, and the foreground figure is a devotee or priest performing an aarti-style offering. No readable text appears in the scene itself.

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A photograph of a stage set with a green backdrop decorated with a pink lotus motif, paisley shapes and white flower garlands. A seated figure in a yellow robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands joined in greeting. In the foreground, a bald person in an orange-brown robe, seen from behind, holds a flaming oil lamp on a tall dark stand toward the throne. The stage is lit with warm light and dark curtains frame the scene.2010-08-08A seated figure in a saffron-yellow robe sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with red cushions on a raised stage. The figure has palms pressed together in greeting. The stage backdrop is lime green with pink lotus and paisley motifs, garlands of white and red flowers, and small flower vases on white pedestals. In the foreground, a bald person in a dark robe sits with their back to the camera, and an oil lamp flame glows at the lower edge. The figure on the throne may be a person, based on the saffron-yellow clothing and the throne setting, with the page noting his presence at this event; the identity is uncertain from appearance alone. The scene is a discourse or satsang setting.2010-08-08A photograph of a stage set with a golden ornate throne centered before a lime-green backdrop decorated with pink lotus and paisley motifs and garlands of white flowers. A person seated on the throne wears an orange-saffron robe, hands pressed together in a namaskar gesture, with dark hair and glasses. Flanking the throne are white pedestals holding flower vases and red cushioned seats. In the foreground silhouette, a figure in dark clothing raises an arm toward a lit oil lamp on a stand, with a flame visible at its base. a person: the seated figure's long dark hair, saffron robe and seated throne placement match the page's description of a devotional talk setting, but the face and features are uncertain. The scene appears to be a devotional or discourse event on a stage.2010-08-08A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned armrests on a raised stage, hands pressed together in a namaskar greeting. The green backdrop has pink lotus and paisley motifs and white flower garlands along its arched top, with two small vases of flowers flanking the throne. In the foreground, a shaved-headed person in dark clothing is seen from behind, and a small oil lamp flame glows near the lower edge of the frame.2010-08-08A ceremonial stage scene during an outdoor puja. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with pink flower petals and a white garland, bare-chested with gold jewellery, is the focal point, flanked by gold lion-like pillars and trident-topped stands. In the foreground, a blurred devotee with a flower garland in their hair raises a bright oil lamp toward the throne. Several people in white robes and saffron/orange shawls sit on the raised platform, including one with long white dreadlocks in a pink-orange cloth, and a man in an orange-gold kurta at right. The orange-clad figure at lower left is also in the frame.2016-05-24A photograph of a decorated stage with a red carpet and a flower-covered arch above a white throne-style chair. A man in a seated, folded-hands posture sits on the throne in maroon clothing with a garland of flowers. In the foreground, a devotee kneels in an orange robe with a maroon-edged cloth, holding a brass tray with a lit oil lamp aloft toward the seated figure as an aarti. Flower petals are scattered on the red carpet, and yellow, orange and pink flowers decorate the pillars and drapes. Two white air-conditioning units flank the stage. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the appearance cues of a shaved head with a tuft, maroon ceremonial clothing and a garland, with the orange-robed devotee performing the aarti.A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style necklace, hands pressed in namaste, on a gold and red ornate throne before a painted temple-style backdrop with carved pillars, rearing horse-headed motifs and a painted elephant. A dark-clad person in the foreground holds a lit oil lamp, and two people in white clothes sit on either side of the stage with hands joined. Red and pink flower arrangements flank the throne, with brass lamps on the stage. The orange-robed figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of ornate saffron clothing and a rudraksha necklace, though the page does not mention him at this event.2011-09-18A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage, hands pressed together in namaste. Behind the throne, lime-green panels decorated with white flower garlands and pink lotus and paisley motifs frame the stage. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the right edge of the stage. In the foreground silhouette, a bald person in dark clothing raises one arm toward the stage. The stage is lit from above against a dark backdrop.2010-08-08A standing priest in an orange and gold dhoti-style wrap, bald and bare-armed with rudraksha-like beaded bracelets, raises a lit multi-flame oil lamp toward a golden throne-like seat. Centered on the seat is a framed portrait of a smiling man with a saffron/orange turban, orange robes and a red-brown tilak, labelled with a printed caption. A kneeling person in white clothing with a white shawl sits at lower right with hands joined in prayer, beside a metal bowl and a small brass plate of offerings. Flanking the seat are flower arrangements of orange, yellow and purple blooms, a silver trident (trishul) and green foliage, all against a backdrop of a large banyan-style tree over a golden temple-carved landscape. This appears to be an aarti ritual before a portrait on a peetha/throne; the portrait is a printed image, not a physical person.2014-12-26A stage photograph framed by heavy red velvet curtains drawn back to reveal a lit stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a throne-like chair before a green backdrop decorated with garlands and flowers, with a bright flame or lamp glowing beside them. In the foreground, a silhouetted person with a shaved head, dressed in dark clothing, raises one arm toward the stage. The seated figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, and the foreground figure is in shadow.2010-08-08A photograph of a stage set for a seated guru. A figure in orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. The throne is framed by a gold-embroidered backdrop, a white ornamental canopy hangs above, and garlands of white flowers and orange-red marigold strings decorate the stage edges. Green and yellow stage lights glow behind. Fruit and flower offerings sit on the stage steps and side tables. In the lower left foreground, several seated audience members are partly visible, with their backs to the camera. Approximately six visible people.2008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25