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A stage with navy blue drapes hosts a golden nandi bull statue on the left, draped in gold ornaments and sitting on a gold base, with a deity murti in orange and purple garlands behind it on a seat. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, a multicoloured canopy above and a garland of marigolds and purple flowers on the armrest; a microphone stand is beside him. A brass tray and orange cloth lie at the foot of the stage. The figure is a person by the orange clothing and rudraksha mala, though his appearance is only partly visible; the empty-looking seat and nandi bull with garlands suggest a satsang setting.

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A stage with a dark blue curtain backdrop shows a gold Nandi bull statue on the left, draped with a saffron cloth and a garland of white, yellow and purple flowers, beside a deity murti in orange robes with garlands of marigold and white flowers. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits in meditation on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with flowers and sheltered by a striped canopy. A microphone stand stands at the side and the stage floor has an orange runner.2010-12-27A stage with dark blue draped curtains and overhead lights. On the right, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a multicoloured canopy and garlands of marigolds, gesturing with both hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand. To the left, a golden bull (Nandi) statue stands on a gold platform, and behind it a small orange-clad deity murti is adorned with flower garlands on a raised seat. The floor has an orange cloth and a reflective surface.2010-12-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a multicolored canopy, garlanded with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, on a stage with navy blue drapes. Beside the throne stands a large gilded bull statue (nandi) with golden ornaments. Behind, a standing deity murti in orange with a trident and flower garlands is set against a dark backdrop. Orange and maroon cloths lie on the stage floor. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala on the throne, with the page noting this event.2010-12-27A photograph of an empty stage set for a ritual, with no people visible. On the left stands a large gold-painted Nandi bull statue on a raised gold base, draped with an orange cloth at its foot. At the centre-right is an ornate gold throne with a red seat cushion, flanked by a red and white flower garland and a striped canopy above. Behind the throne a deity murti or framed image sits under a tall garland of marigolds and white flowers, with an orange garment. Several brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on the polished floor, and a red backdrop with dark curtains completes the setting.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage with a navy blue curtain backdrop. On the left, a large gold-painted bull (Nandi) statue stands on a wooden platform, draped in a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers, with a figure in orange robes and a trident-like emblem seated behind it on a decorated seat. On the right, a seated person in saffron-orange robes and an orange-and-red beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, decorated with a garland of yellow, purple and white flowers, under a multicoloured canopy, with a microphone stand in front. Orange and purple cloths lie on the glossy floor. No other people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage in a hall with a dark blue curtain backdrop. On the left stands a large gilded bull statue, a Nandi, with gold harness and ornaments, in front of a decorated seat draped with orange and garlanded with marigolds and multicoloured flowers. At centre, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne with a multicoloured canopy and flower garlands, a microphone before him. Orange cloth lies on the floor in front of the dais, with a reflective floor and a small window in a side wall. The figure on the throne is a distant seated person; no legible identification is shown, and the throne setting and orange robes are the visible cues.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage set for a seated spiritual teacher on a gold throne draped with flower garlands in bright red, yellow and white, with an orange cloth. Beside him stands a large gilded Nandi bull statue, also heavily garlanded and wearing gold ornaments, with an orange cloth at its base. Brass oil lamps with lit flames line the right side of the stage, and a red and white backdrop hangs behind. The seated figure wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala and is the only living person visible. A small ornamental canopy hangs above the throne.2010-12-27A stage set with a golden throne at right holding a seated figure in orange robes, garlanded with multicoloured flowers and white garlands, with a striped cushion and a decorative umbrella above. A large gilded bull statue, a Nandi, stands at left, draped with a flower garland and holding a deity figure in orange on a golden platform. Red and patterned draped backdrops hang behind, with brass oil lamps on stands along the platform. The seated figure's face is small and indistinct at this distance, so the identity is uncertain; the setting resembles a satsang stage.2010-12-27A stage with a navy blue draped backdrop and a golden Nandi bull statue on the left, draped with orange cloth and garlanded with flowers. A seated figure in orange robes sits in the centre on an ornate gold throne with a red and gold canopy, hands pressed together in greeting, with a microphone stand in front. A smaller orange-robed figure sits on a flower-garlanded seat near the bull. Orange and purple cloths cover the stage floor.2010-12-27A photograph of an empty stage set for a ceremony. On the right, a golden throne with carved panels and a red cushion sits under a striped headdress-like canopy, draped with a garland of white and yellow flowers; a seated figure in orange and red clothing with a rudraksha-style necklace occupies it, though the figure is small and distant. To the left, a large gilded Nandi bull statue carries a garlanded deity figure in orange on its back, with a golden ratha-like canopy. Brass oil lamps (deepams) with lit flames stand in a row across the stage in front of a red backdrop and maroon draped hangings. The floor is polished and reflective, with white steps at the front.2010-12-27A stage set for a seated spiritual teacher. On a gilded, ornately carved throne with a red cushion sits a figure in a white dhoti, adorned with a long garland of marigolds and flowers, and a red-and-white garland draped across the throne's arm. Above the throne hangs a multicoloured parasol-style canopy. To the left stands a large gilded bull statue (nandi) with a garland, and behind it a sacred deity murti is decorated with orange and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on the stage, and a red backdrop with woven rugs hangs behind. Overhead, a ceiling fan and a dark blue curtain frame the scene. An orange cloth lies on the stage floor near the bull.2010-12-27A photograph of a ceremonial hall with a large golden Nandi bull statue on a raised golden plinth in the left foreground, draped with an orange cloth and garlanded. Behind it, a standing deity murti or framed figure in orange garments is decorated with a multicoloured flower garland. At right, a seated figure in white and orange clothing sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with floral garlands, with brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) arranged in front. Red and white drapes form the backdrop and a red cloth hangs behind the throne area. The floor is polished white and the hall has exposed ceiling trusses and stage lights.2010-12-27