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A 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.

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A stage set with a red draped backdrop and a gilded golden throne flanked by ornate golden side panels, decorated with garlands of marigolds and tinsel. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing and a rudraksha mala sits on the throne; the figure's appearance is uncertain, so this is treated as an unsure candidate. Beside the throne stands a large golden bull (Nandi) carrying a decorated golden seat draped with garlands. Several tall brass oil lamps with lit flames line the front of the stage, and the polished floor reflects the setting.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 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 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.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage set for a satsang or discourse. A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, with a multicoloured canopy above. The seated person wears orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha-style neck adornment, with a microphone stand in front. To the left stands a large gold-painted Nandi bull beside a deity murti in orange garments garlanded with marigold and yellow-purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps (lamps lit at the front right) line the platform, and a red and maroon draped backdrop with fringed hangings covers the rear. The stage floor is glossy white with reflections.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 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 dark blue draped backdrop and orange cloth on the floor. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a canopy, hands joined in greeting, with flower garlands on the throne. On the left, a golden bull (Nandi-style) carries a seated deity murti in orange, decorated with a multicolored garland. Stage lights hang overhead.2010-12-27A stage set in a blue-curtained hall with a golden throne (peetha) at centre, draped with a multicoloured garland and topped by a striped umbrella-style canopy. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on the throne, which has gilded carved panels. To the left stands a gilded Nandi bull statue with a golden harness and a garland of marigolds, beside a larger garlanded deity murti in orange and red on a raised platform. Orange and patterned rugs cover the floor in front of the throne, and a reflective white stage edge extends toward the viewer. Stage lights and a ceiling truss are visible above. The seated figure is described only by role and dress; no identification is made.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 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 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.2010-12-27