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A photograph of a stage set for a seated spiritual discourse. A figure in orange and red robes, with a garland of yellow, orange and white flowers and a dark headpiece, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with a white garland draped below it. A large gold nandi bull statue, also garlanded, stands on a raised platform to the left with its own flower-covered throne behind it. Several tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand around the stage, and a golden parasol hangs above the seat against a red and patterned backdrop with yellow tassels. a person is shown seated on the throne, with saffron clothing and a garlanded headpiece as the distinguishing cues.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-carved throne (peetha) on a red-carpeted dais, wearing a green-trimmed headpiece, garlands of white and yellow flowers, and a rudraksha-style necklace. Lit brass oil lamps (diyas) burn on stands beside the throne, and a large ornate gold bull-shaped seat (Nandi-style) with floral garlands stands to the left. A multicoloured parasol hangs above the throne, with a red and gold draped backdrop and yellow marigold strings behind. A small offering tray with flowers sits at the foot of the throne. No other people are visible.2010-12-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, with a red cushion and a gold footstool before him. A gold Nandi bull statue, also draped in flower garlands, stands on a platform to the left. Several tall brass oil lamps with lit flames line the foreground, and a microphone stands at the right. A red and gold canopy hangs above the throne, with a woven backdrop of red and maroon behind. The white tiled floor and hall setting suggest a ritual stage. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person (saffron robes, rudraksha and flower garland) presiding over the proceedings; the image is a photograph of an indoor ceremony.2010-12-27A seated figure in orange clothing and a white and orange garland sits on a gold ornate throne decorated with a garland of yellow and white flowers, in front of a red and gold stage backdrop with a canopy above. To the left, a golden nandi bull stands beside a second throne with a garland and an orange cloth draped over it, holding a small deity figure. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides of the stage, and a white floral garland hangs across the throne's front. The glossy white floor reflects the scene.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage set for a dais event. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white shawl sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with marigold and multicolour garlands, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible; a beaded parasol-like canopy hangs above. A gold-and-white garland drapes the throne base. On the left, a golden Nandi bull carries a garlanded deity murti draped in orange and multicolour flower garlands. Brass oil lamps (lamps with flames) stand on both sides, and red and gold drapes with patterned hangings form the backdrop. The seated figure's appearance is unclear, so the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage event in a hall. On the right, a seated person in saffron-orange robes with a white garland and a flower-garlanded head sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, beneath a decorative fringed parasol with coloured tassels. A microphone stands before the throne. On the left, a large gold carved bull (Nandi) with a flower-garlanded gold seat and a rich orange cloth draped beneath it stands on the platform. Brass oil lamps with lit flames line the stage floor, and the backdrop is red and patterned fabric with marigold garlands. The stage floor is polished white. Overhead are exposed lighting rigs.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage set for a ceremony. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved side panels, a white-and-gold garland draped across its base, and a tall decorative umbrella overhead. The figure's face is not legible at this scale, so identity is uncertain; the appearance cues are limited to saffron robes and garlands. To the left, a gold bull (Nandi) carries a deity murti on a raised dais, dressed in marigold and mixed flower garlands. Brass oil lamps (lamps) with lit flames stand on both sides of the throne. The backdrop is red with woven patterned hangings.2010-12-27A seated figure in an ornate gold throne is garlanded with white and orange flowers, wearing an orange cloth and a white garland, with a multicoloured parasol above. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides of a white flower-strewn platform. A golden elephant statue appears at left, and a red and white backdrop hangs behind the throne in an otherwise empty hall. The person in the throne has long dark hair and a saffron shawl, consistent with the page's a person reference, though the image is small and the appearance is uncertain.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage set for a satsang-style event. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy above, flanked by brass lamps and dark red draped backdrops. On the left stands a large gold bull statue, a nandi, carrying a small deity murti draped in garlands with a red cloth beneath it. The stage floor is polished and reflective, with a red curtain behind. No physical audience is visible in the frame.2010-12-27A stage at an indoor hall with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-wood throne covered in garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe, a white flower garland, and has a thin ceremonial band on the head. A gold bull statue (Nandi) draped with a flower garland stands to the left, with a flower-decorated shrine-like structure behind it. Brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit flames stand around the throne. Behind is a red and white backdrop with woven mat-like panels hung with marigold strings and a decorative umbrella canopy above the throne. A microphone stands in front of the seat.2010-12-27A seated figure in orange robes and a white garland sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion and a white floral garland draped across its base, on a stage with a red and patterned backdrop. A large gilded Nandi bull with a floral garland stands to the left beside a decorated deity murti or peetha seat. Brass lamps with lit oil flames stand along the stage, and a decorated canopy hangs above the throne. The highly polished floor reflects the gold and lamps. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, with orange robes, a rudraksha-style garland and a long head of hair, but the identification is uncertain given the distance and the lack of clear facial and adornment detail.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage set for a seated ceremony. A figure in an orange saffron garment with a red shawl sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with white and multicoloured garlands, with a decorative fringed canopy overhead. In front stand several brass oil lamps (lamps lit with flames) and a small floral-covered stool. To the left, a gilded bull (Nandi) statue is garlanded with marigolds and a saffron cloth. The backdrop is red and patterned with a woven textile and yellow marigold strings. A microphone stand is visible at right. A distinctive saffron robe, red shawl and ornate gold throne with garlands are visible; the seated figure is an appearance-based candidate, but the face is not clear enough to confirm identity, so this is marked unsure.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.2010-12-27