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March 30 2012

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July 30 20062006-07-30December 28 20092009-12-28December 30 20142014-12-30A photograph of a decorated stage in a hall with red carpet and a white runner. At centre, a man in white ritual clothing with a white turban and a flower garland sits on an ornate cushioned throne-like chair with red and gold upholstery, holding objects in his hands. Behind him a large leafy tree branch arrangement with green foliage rises over a golden backdrop trimmed with marigold-style flower strings. Flanking the throne are two tall arched panels with floral and red chevron decoration, each holding a printed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron-coloured robes with a rudraksha-style necklace. Flower petals are scattered on the platform in front, and two pedestal fans stand on the stage. The rest of the room is bare, with ceiling fans overhead.2006-07-30A stage set for a satsang or darshan event, with a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree against a sunset landscape. A seated figure in the centre sits on a wooden dais draped with a patterned cloth, wearing a beaded necklace, with a trident and staff nearby; the figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. On the right, an ornate gold throne with a canopy holds three gold-adorned deity murti. A seated gold-clad statue stands at the left, with yellow and orange flower arrangements on the stage floor, red stage skirting with potted plants in front, a white cloth on the stage, and two crystal chandeliers overhead. Stage lighting is dim and hazy.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 28 20092009-12-28A stage set for a satsang or darshan, with a seated figure in red and orange clothing and a rudraksha mala at the centre, on a low wooden couch draped in white. The figure's hand is raised near the face in a meditative gesture. Behind is a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree at sunset, flanked by trishul staffs and vases of yellow and white flower arrangements. To the left stands a golden seated figure garlanded with beads, and to the right an ornate gilded throne canopy holds golden deity murti figures with garlands. Crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling and red cloth covers the front of the stage edge.2014-12-30A photograph of a staged convention platform with a red carpet covered in scattered white flower petals in the foreground. A seated figure in white and yellow robes wears a white turban and a long white flower garland, sitting on a cushioned throne with orange and red upholstery in front of a tall leafy tree branch arrangement. Flanking panels show large framed portraits of a long-haired figure in saffron-toned robes, decorated with ornate gold-and-red borders, peaked canopy tops with lamp motifs and stripes, and electric pedestal fans. a person: the seated figure has long hair and a ceremonial garland, and the central throne setting is consistent with a person convention dais. The seated person is a single physical figure; the framed portraits are depictions and not counted.2006-07-30December 30 20142014-12-30A raised stage in a hall with a white-tiled platform and steps, set before dark blue and maroon draped curtains. A large backdrop with a glowing orange-and-gold textured image sits behind a red-cushioned throne decorated with white flower garlands and a striped garland on top. A seated figure in a light cream robe occupies the throne, with a small white flag beside them. A projector screen hangs at the upper right, and metal handrails line the steps.2009-12-28A stage set for a darshan event, draped in red cloth with potted plants along the front edge. A central seated figure sits on a low dais with a white cloth, flanked by a trident and a staff. A large painted backdrop shows a banyan tree at sunset, with chandeliers above and green stage haze. On the right, an ornate golden throne with a canopy holds three seated figures, one with a garland, and on the left a seated figure in a gold-trimmed stand wears layered beaded necklaces. Flower arrangements in yellow and orange sit at the base of the stage. The central figures appear to be statues or depictions rather than living people.2014-12-30