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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style necklace, hands pressed in namaste, on a gold and red ornate throne before a painted temple-style backdrop with carved pillars, rearing horse-headed motifs and a painted elephant. A dark-clad person in the foreground holds a lit oil lamp, and two people in white clothes sit on either side of the stage with hands joined. Red and pink flower arrangements flank the throne, with brass lamps on the stage. The orange-robed figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of ornate saffron clothing and a rudraksha necklace, though the page does not mention him at this event.

A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions before a large painted temple backdrop showing carved stone pillars, rearing yali-like lion figures and Shiva inscriptions. Hands are pressed together in namaste. Two people in white clothes kneel on either side, and a third figure in white sits at the right edge. In the foreground a silhouetted person holds a lit flame. The setting is a stage-like hall with dark curtains.

A photograph of a ritual arati performed in a studio set with a large printed backdrop of an ornate stone temple with carved horses, pillars and a central throne. In the foreground a man with a shaved head, wearing white dhoti-style cloth, holds a lit oil lamp flame aloft, seen from behind. A seated figure in orange robes sits in the centre on a gold and red throne with hands folded in prayer, flanked by a second person in white kneeling with hands pressed together. Brass lamps stand on either side, with flower arrangements in front, and a camera on a tripod is visible at left.

October 23 2010

A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned armrests on a raised stage, hands pressed together in a namaskar greeting. The green backdrop has pink lotus and paisley motifs and white flower garlands along its arched top, with two small vases of flowers flanking the throne. In the foreground, a shaved-headed person in dark clothing is seen from behind, and a small oil lamp flame glows near the lower edge of the frame.

A photograph taken from behind a dark silhouetted figure in the foreground, whose arm is raised toward a lit oil lamp on a white pedestal at left. Beyond, framed by heavy red velvet curtains, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne against a bright green backdrop decorated with greenery and flowers, with hands pressed together in greeting. A large screen above shows a blue image. The scene resembles an arati lamp offering at a stage event; the seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person given orange clothing and a throne setting, though the figure is small and distant.

A photograph of a stage set with a golden ornate throne centered before a lime-green backdrop decorated with pink lotus and paisley motifs and garlands of white flowers. A person seated on the throne wears an orange-saffron robe, hands pressed together in a namaskar gesture, with dark hair and glasses. Flanking the throne are white pedestals holding flower vases and red cushioned seats. In the foreground silhouette, a figure in dark clothing raises an arm toward a lit oil lamp on a stand, with a flame visible at its base. a person: the seated figure's long dark hair, saffron robe and seated throne placement match the page's description of a devotional talk setting, but the face and features are uncertain. The scene appears to be a devotional or discourse event on a stage.

A seated figure in an orange robe sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, set before a decorated stage. Garlands of orange, red and white flowers hang on the throne and on several gold-coloured vahana-style deity stands flanking it, which hold deity murti figures. A yellow-and-red canopy hangs above the throne. In the foreground, a hand holds a lit oil lamp with a tall flame near the bottom edge of the frame. Dark blue curtains and a painted temple-gateway backdrop complete the scene.

A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a small gold canopy above, on a stage lit with warm orange light. The figure's hands are pressed together in a namaste gesture. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of an orange and blue sky with clouds and a bare tree, flanked by dark drapes. Garlands in orange and red hang over the throne's top. Two stage lights are visible at the lower corners, with a small table and a potted plant beside the throne. The figure appears to be a person seated for a satsang or discourse, with no other people visible.

A seated figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage. A backdrop shows a stone temple gateway with deity murti and garlands. Orange and blue cloths lie on the stage floor, and a standing fan and a microphone stand are visible at the side. a person by appearance cues including orange clothing and a rudraksha mala, seated on a throne during a satsang-style talk.

A large stage screen displays a digital backdrop of an ornate temple hall with carved stone pillars, colourful concentric circular patterns on the ceiling, and dragon-like brackets. In front of the screen on the stage, a golden throne with lion-carved armrests holds a seated figure in orange robes and a red rudraksha mala, in a meditative pose with one hand raised. Beside the throne stands a tall golden ceremonial staff. The figure on the throne is a depiction, shown on the screen, and the seated figure may be a sculpture or displayed image. In the foreground, the silhouettes of two audience members are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.

A photograph of a single seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, set on a raised stage before a large backdrop printed with a huge banyan tree. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe and sits with palms pressed together in front of the face, in a namaskar-like gesture. Red and gold temple-pillar panels frame the stage on both sides, with white pedestal columns and small wooden stands holding flowers or offerings beside the throne. A dark brass or stone vessel sits in the foreground. The figure matches an appearance-based a person candidate: orange saffron clothing and a seated throne presentation, though the face and hair are not clearly distinctive.