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A photograph of a satsang stage with a brass statue and a seated man on a garlanded, gilded throne. On the left, a small golden statue in saffron drapery stands on a throne wrapped in garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers. On the right, a man in a saffron turban and saffron robe with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned, gilded throne decorated with white and yellow garlands. Three tall brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped finials burn in the centre of the stage, a gilded podium stands beside them, and a white draped backdrop with a multicoloured canopy above completes the scene. Rose petals are scattered on the floor.

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A stage set for a satsang on a raised white platform with a white and draped backdrop of red, green, and dark drapes above. On the left, a deity murti in a golden crowned form, wearing a yellow garment and ornaments, sits on a golden throne decorated with multicoloured and white garlands. On the right, a seated man in a yellow turban, yellow robes, and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a colourful canopy; the figure appears to be a presiding teacher, and whether he is the a person candidate is not clear from appearance alone. Brass oil lamps stand between the thrones, and small red flowers decorate the drapes. A gold-framed podium sits at the front.2010-12-26A photograph of a figure seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a stage. The figure wears a yellow-orange turban, a saffron-yellow shawl draped over the body, and a beaded rudraksha mala with a gold pendant around the neck, with hands resting in the lap. The throne is framed by a large garland of yellow, red and white flowers and a red velvet cushion, with a decorative striped canopy above. Two gold-coloured ornate side panels flank the seat. Tall brass oil lamps (deepams) stand on both sides, with flower arrangements and vases nearby. Behind the stage hang draped swags of green, red, gold and teal fabric with garlands and red flowers. The floor is glossy and reflective. Nobody else is visible in the frame.2010-12-26A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban sits in meditation posture on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded in the lap. Long strands of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white drape the throne back and front. Above, a tiered canopy with red, black and multicoloured fringed panels and green and red drapes frames the stage. Brass oil lamps (lamps) with flames flank the throne, and a pair of ornate pink and purple vases stand at the edges, on a reflective polished floor. Swamiji (probable): saffron turban and robes, a gold necklace and mala draped over the chest, seated on the throne.2010-12-26A photograph of a stage set for a satsang. A seated man in the centre sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. He wears a yellow-orange turban and yellow-orange robes with a long beaded mala necklace, hands folded in his lap. To his left, a second golden throne holds a deity murti in yellow garments, draped in garlands and crowned with a multi-hooded naga canopy. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on the floor between them, with a copper pot and flowers nearby. Draped fabrics in teal, red, brown and green hang behind the stage, with a decorated ceremonial parasol above the seat on the right. Floor is reflective white. Caption text on the image reads a copyright notice.2010-12-26A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers, under a stage with draped blue, maroon, purple and green fabric and a hanging ceremonial canopy. He wears a saffron-yellow dhoti and wrap over a bare upper body with a gold chain necklace. Brass oil lamps (deepas) with lit flames stand on both sides of the throne, flanked by tall vases of pink flowers. A microphone stands in front, and the glossy floor reflects the scene. The figure has a shaved head with no long hair, a crown or turban, or a rudraksha mala visible, so identity is uncertain.2010-12-26A photograph of a satsang stage decorated with white draping and maroon, green and brown fabric swags. A seated man in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl, with long dark hair, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a gold-framed throne with a fringed canopy and a garland of white, purple and yellow flowers. Brass lamps with peacock-shaped tops stand before him, lit with flames. To the left, a golden deity murti in a yellow garment with a multi-hooded serpent canopy overhead is garlanded with purple, yellow and red flowers and sits on a gilded chair. The a person cue is the flowing hair, saffron-yellow ornate clothing, gold necklace and mala worn by the seated figure, who is the teacher on the throne.2010-12-26A seated man in yellow ceremonial dress sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a thick garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. He wears a yellow turban, a yellow shawl draped over one shoulder, and a long gold-beaded necklace. Above him hangs a red, yellow and green fringed canopy. Tall brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) with lit flames stand on both sides of the stage, and a white backdrop is swagged with red, black, green and teal cloth with scattered flower petals. Floral garlands line the stage edge and the glossy floor reflects the scene. The man has distinctive yellow-and-gold ceremonial attire, a turban, and gold necklace cues, so he is a person candidate seated in the throne position on stage.2010-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage draped with white cloth and dark, red and green fabric swags. On the right, a seated figure wearing a yellow dhoti and a gold necklace rests on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with white, yellow and red flowers, beneath a multicoloured canopy. Beside him stand three tall brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops. On the left, a golden deity murti or statue in yellow robes, with a gold crown, stands within a flower-garlanded alcove. Red and white petals are scattered on the backdrop and floor.2010-12-26A seated figure sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with a garland-covered canopy of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. He wears a yellow-orange shawl over a bare upper body, a multi-strand gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and holds a small ritual object in his hand. Six brass lamps with flames stand around the throne against a white and purple-lit backdrop with draped red and green cloth above. A microphone stands at the right. The stage floor is glossy and reflective.2010-12-26A seated man in a golden-yellow and saffron garment sits on an ornate gold throne draped with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with a decorative canopy overhead and a mic stand in front. Beside him stands a second gold throne, empty except for a golden deity murti of a standing figure wrapped in garlands. Brass oil lamps with lit flames line the right side against a white and purple draped backdrop with floral decorations, on a shiny white stage. The seated man shows the appearance cues of a probable Swamiji, with long hair and saffron-and-gold clothing, presiding over a satsang-style gathering.2010-12-26A man with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of marigold-like flowers in yellow, orange, white and purple. He wears a yellow-saffron dhoti and shawl and a long beaded necklace with ceremonial gold pendants, and sits behind a microphone stand. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the throne on both sides, with a small ceremonial canopy above the seat and draped red, green and maroon fabric behind. Floral garlands also hang along the stage edge. The setting is a stage for a satsang discourse. The figure's distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklaces fit the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, but the face is not clear enough to confirm identity.2010-12-26A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne (peetha) on a decorated stage. The throne has a garlanded backrest with bands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers, and a tall golden canopy above. The seated person wears a saffron-yellow garment and a gold necklace, and sits with hands resting in the lap. Brass oil lamps (lamps with flame) stand on both sides of the stage, with pink flowers in vases and a backdrop of draped blue, red and green cloth. The floor is polished and reflective. a person is the seated figure, with the appearance cues of saffron/ornate clothing and a gold necklace, seated on a throne of honour; the identification is appearance-based and uncertain.2010-12-26