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A photograph of a stage event with a navy blue draped backdrop. On a decorated throne at centre right, a figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and a white headband, sits with hands resting in lap. Around the throne are garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, and a striped canopy overhead. At left stands a golden bull (Nandi) with a seated deity murti in orange robes behind it, garlanded in flowers. Seated on the stage floor in front are several people in saffron and orange clothing and white dhotis, including a man in white at left speaking into a microphone and women in white and orange saris. A copyright overlay is visible on the image.

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A stage event with a golden gilded bull (Nandi) statue on the left, draped in a garland of yellow, purple and white flowers, with a small deity murti in orange cloth and a garland placed on a raised platform. On the right, a man in an orange robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a multicoloured floral garland and a striped canopy. Around the stage, devotees in orange and white clothing sit on the floor, and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and gold chain sits at a microphone reciting or speaking. A blue curtain forms the backdrop.2010-12-27A stage at a KAILASA event shows a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with purple, white and orange flower garlands, under a striped canopy. A golden bull (Nandi) stands at left and a saffron-clad deity murti with a trident and garland sits on a raised platform behind it. Seated in front, a man in white dhoti with a microphone chants or reads, and several women and men in saffron and orange robes sit on an orange-draped stage, with a brass offering tray near the front. A blue curtain backs the stage. The man on the throne matches the a person cues of saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, but identity is uncertain.2010-12-27 +1 copiesA stage at an ashram event with a dark blue draped backdrop. On the left stands a golden Nandi bull on a gold base, behind it a deity murti in orange clothing with a trident, both draped in garlands of white, purple, yellow and green flowers. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands in purple, white and red, beneath a fringed canopy in red, yellow and white. Several people in orange and white sit on the stage floor around a brass vessel and ritual items, including a man in white dhoti with bare upper body and a woman in white. Dark silhouettes of audience heads are visible at the bottom edge.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage event with a long blue draped curtain behind. On a flower-garlanded throne with a multicolored canopy sits a seated figure in orange robes, with long dark hair and a beaded rudraksha mala, a probable Swamiji appearance candidate. A golden nandi bull sculpture stands at left beside a garlanded deity murti in orange with a trident. Several people sit on the orange-draped stage floor in saffron, white and orange clothing, some with hands folded in devotion. Audience members' heads are visible in the foreground.2010-12-27A stage event at an indoor hall with a dark blue draped backdrop. On a raised golden throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a striped canopy sits a figure in orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a dark bead necklace, appearing as a person seated in a position of honour, with long swept-back hair. To the left, a golden Nandi bull stands beside a second flower-garlanded throne bearing a small orange-clad deity murti. In front of the throne, several people sit on orange cloth in white and orange robes, some with bare upper bodies and sacred markings, assisting with a puja while others sit nearby in orange saris and white dhotis, holding offerings. Small brass vessels and a microphone are visible on the stage.2010-12-27Indoor ceremony in a hall with dark blue drapes. A seated figure in orange robes, with long dark hair and a headband, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, under a tasselled canopy. Beside him stands a golden nandi bull statue with a garland, and a figure in orange on its platform. Devotees in orange and white sit on an orange mat facing the throne, with brass plates of offerings and orange-wrapped gift packets. A man in white dhoti with a microphone chants from a book on the left, and a woman in white sari sits with folded hands. a person appears in person, seated on the throne in orange robes and a rudraksha mala.2010-12-27A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long hair sits on a gold and red throne under an ornate canopy with a striped top, framed by a flower garland. Behind him on the left stands a golden Nandi bull and a garlanded statue of a saint in orange. Around the stage, several devotees sit on the floor in orange and white clothing, with a man in white dhoti and a microphone at the front left. Blue curtains form the backdrop.2010-12-27Indoor satsang or puja hall with a navy blue curtain backdrop. A large golden Nandi bull statue stands on a raised golden base, draped with garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers, with a red and purple garland over its head area. A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with a garland-draped back, under a decorated red, yellow and blue canopy with tassels; he appears to be Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing marking him as the central teacher. Devotees sit on orange mats: a man in white dhoti with gold border and a microphone at left reads from a stand, a woman in white sari with folded hands sits near him, and several women and men in orange and white clothes sit in front of the throne. A small projector sits on a wooden stand beside the throne, and offering plates with flowers are placed before the dais.2010-12-27A padapuja ceremony in a ceremonial hall with deep blue drapes. A golden bull statue (nandi) draped in marigold and rose garlands stands on a gold pedestal at left. At right, a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red and gold canopy wears an orange robe, orange-and-gold beaded necklaces and a white headband, with long hair; he has a probable Swamiji appearance with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ceremonial gold necklace, and is being honoured as the central figure. Several devotees sit on orange cloth at the foot of the throne: a man in an orange robe pours from a metal vessel, a woman in white with gold border sits at left, and other women in white and orange saris cluster in front with brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit.2010-12-27A photograph of a seated ceremony in an indoor hall with a dark blue draped backdrop. A long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands in red, yellow and purple, beneath a gold canopy with red and green tassels. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange with a mala sits near a gold tray of fruit and offerings. A golden bull statue with a garland stands at left. Several women in white and cream saris and a man in white sit on the floor, one with palms joined, and a partially visible person in white sits at the lower right. The scene resembles a padapuja-style devotional gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed throne, so the candidate is in person.2010-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a headband and orange-beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne draped with multicolour and white flower garlands, under a fringed canopy. A golden bull statue stands behind him on a stand with garlands. In front, devotees in orange and white attire sit on an orange floor mat with brass vessels, while a young man in white dhoti and shawl chants at a microphone stand on the left and a woman in white sari with folded hands sits near the front. Brass plates and orange cushions lie on the floor. The scene reads as a satsang or puja-style gathering. Several people are visible.2010-12-27A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate golden throne draped in flower garlands, under a decorated red and gold canopy. A golden bull statue draped in garlands stands behind him. Around the orange-draped platform, about a dozen people sit in white and orange clothes: a young man in white at left holds a microphone, a woman in white with folded hands sits nearby, and women in orange and white saris sit in rows at the front. Brass vessels and offerings lie on the mat. Visible appearance cues of the throned figure are consistent with the probable identity, and the page's context describes a satsang-style gathering. Sitting in front of the throne, a bald man in orange and a bald man in white are also visible.2010-12-27