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A stage set for a satsang with two ornate gold thrones draped in multicoloured flower garlands. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-yellow robes, an orange turban and a beaded necklace sits on the throne with a decorated canopy above. On the left, a deity murti in yellow and gold clothing sits on a matching garlanded throne. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage, and red and green drapes hang across the white backdrop with flower decorations.

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A 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 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 decorated stage with a gold and red throne at centre, draped in garlands of marigolds and orange-yellow flowers. A seated figure in saffron-yellow robes and a yellow turban sits on it, with a gold necklace and a long garland, under an ornate canopy with red and white trim. A second, smaller throne at left holds a yellow-robed figure garlanded in flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage, with purple vases and flower arrangements, and a white and green draped backdrop behind. No people are visibly standing; the figures on the thrones appear to be a statue or depiction.2010-12-26A stage set with two ornate golden thrones draped in flower garlands, one on the left holding a seated yellow-clad figure and a central golden throne with red cushions where a seated figure in a saffron-yellow robe and yellow turban sits in meditation posture. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with purple vases and fresh flowers at the base. Teal, red, green and maroon drapes hang behind, with a decorated pot-shaped crown or headdress above the central seat. The polished floor reflects the thrones. The seated figures appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, so no physical people are counted.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 stage set for a satsang with two ornate gold thrones draped with multicoloured garlands of marigolds and roses. On the central throne sits a figure in saffron-yellow robes with a yellow turban, hands in lap, seated in meditation; the figure's features are not clear enough to confirm identity, so this is a seated person on a throne rather than a confirmed presence. A second throne at left holds a seated figure in yellow and gold, possibly a statue or portrait. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage, flanked by purple vases with flowers. Behind is a draped backdrop in teal, red, maroon, green and gold swags over white fabric, with a ceiling fan and lighting rigging above. The floor is polished and reflective.2010-12-26A photograph of a stage with two ornate golden thrones draped in garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers. On the right throne a seated man in a yellow-orange saffron robe and matching turban sits cross-legged, wearing a beaded necklace, his hands resting in his lap. On the left throne sits a deity murti in gold and yellow garments, its hair adorned with a crown. Brass oil lamps stand along the stage, and the backdrop is white draped with green, red, brown and teal fabric swags with flower decorations. No audience is visible.2010-12-26A stage set with a gold and red throne centred between two brass oil lamps, draped with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers. A seated figure in a yellow garment sits on the throne. To the left stands a second ornate gold throne with a garland-draped deity murti, a gold figure wearing a crown and adornments. Tall brass lamps flank the thrones, and purple and white drapes with green and red swags form the backdrop. A purple light washes the white floor.2010-12-26A stage set for a satsang with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in flower garlands and fronted by a row of brass oil lamps. The figure is a statue or murti, not a living person, wearing a yellow-orange turban and yellow-orange robe. A second garlanded gold chair stands at left with a smaller figure. White and multicolored draped cloth forms the backdrop, with a red-and-gold canopy above the throne. Purple vases with flowers flank the stage and a glossy reflective floor reflects the setup. No living people are visible.2010-12-26A photograph of a stage set for a satsang. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with a multicolour flower garland and red cushions. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a second golden chair with garlands sits empty at the left edge. The backdrop is draped white fabric with teal, red, dark and green swags and small hanging decorations. The floor is polished white with reflections, and the stage is lit from above and the sides.2010-12-26A stage set for a satsang with a central gold-and-red ornate throne draped in garlands, under a red and gold canopy, with a seated figure in saffron-yellow dhoti and a light top, holding a rudraksha mala, on a stage with purple-lit white drapes and red, green and teal swags. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a second gold chair with garlands and a carved bird-like figure sits at the left. The stage floor is glossy white. The figure's appearance is uncertain from this distance, so the candidate is described only by role as a seated speaker on the throne.2010-12-26A stage set for a satsang with a gold-and-red ornate throne at centre, draped in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. A seated figure in saffron-yellow dhoti sits on the throne, with a brass oil lamp stand on each side and a rudraksha-style ornament visible. Purple and white draped backdrop with coloured swags of teal, red and green above. To the left, another gold throne-like seat is adorned with garlands and an orange cloth, and a large decorated figure stands beside it. Brass lamps and flower pots line the stage floor, which reflects the lights. a person's presence is uncertain given the distance and lighting; the seated figure is in saffron clothing with long hair.2010-12-26