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A seated man in an orange robe sits on a gilded golden throne with red cushions in front of a large painted temple gopuram backdrop covered in colourful sculpted deities and figures. He sits on a raised stage flanked by tall wooden pillars and dark curtains, with a microphone stand beside him. In the foreground, a large audience of mostly women, seen from behind, sits on the floor; many wear white, while others wear orange, pink and blue saris and salwar kameez. Some women have long braids, and a few wear headbands or white head coverings. The scene appears to be a discourse or satsang session.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) on a raised stage, in front of a large painted backdrop of a South Indian gopuram temple tower with dense colourful sculpted deities. Rows of audience members, mostly women in white, cream and orange clothing, sit facing the stage from the foreground, with a microphone stand beside the throne and dark side curtains framing the hall. The seated figure wears a rudraksha-style mala and appears in a meditative posture. Appearance-based identification is uncertain, so the figure is described by role as a seated teacher on a throne.2010-02-11A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits with hands folded in a meditative pose on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, on a stage. Behind the throne a large printed backdrop shows a colourful multi-tiered gopuram temple tower with many carved figures. Dark blue drapery hangs at the sides, flanked by two wooden pillars with decorative bases. The figure's appearance is consistent with a shaved-headed devotee in saffron clothing, and the throne is a stage seat rather than evidence of identity, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-10A man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned seats and a red footstool on a stage. Behind him is a large printed backdrop of a colourful gopuram temple tower with many painted deity and figure sculptures. Wooden pillars with dark bases frame the stage, and a microphone stand stands at the side. Two small offering plates or items sit on white pedestals beside the throne. The man has long dark hair and a dark beard, and wears a plain orange garment, with no crown, mala or other visible cues beyond the throne and robe. Printed text in the lower right reads copyright and source notices, which are not transcribed.2010-02-10A photograph of a satsang in a hall. A man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions on a raised stage, with a dark leopard-print shawl over his shoulders and a mala around his neck. Behind him a large backdrop shows a deity murti group with garlands and a forest scene, and orange-and-patterned banners hang at the sides. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes face the stage, several bald devotees among them, and a video camera on a tripod stands at right.2010-09-16A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage, hands raised in front of the chest in a gesture. Behind the throne is a large printed backdrop of a colourful, richly carved gopuram temple tower with many tiered figures. Dark blue draped curtains and tall wooden pillars with dark capitals frame the stage. A small blue and purple logo appears at the upper left. A partially visible audience head is at the lower right edge. The figure has long dark hair and a ceremonial appearance, matching the page's reference to a person, though the face is not distinct enough to confirm identity.2010-02-10A seated figure in an orange robe with a dark shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a raised stage. Behind him a large backdrop shows a decorated deity murti flanked by flower garlands, with a temple-like arch and a forest image on either side. Colourful striped banners with orange tails hang at the top corners. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the foreground facing the stage, and a camera on a tripod is set up to the right.2010-09-16January 01 20182018-01-01A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and a gold footstool on a stage. He wears a saffron-orange robe and raises both hands with palms open in a blessing gesture. Behind him is a large backdrop printed with a colourful gopuram temple tower covered in painted figures. A patterned red-and-gold carpet lies at the front of the stage, and a small purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-02-11October 18 20172017-10-18A large indoor hall viewed from behind a seated audience of devotees, most dressed in white, with several in orange, green, pink and teal saris and kurtas, many on chairs and some on the floor. At the front, a single figure in an orange robe sits on a raised gold-trimmed seat before a large painted temple gopuram backdrop with a decorated dais and a microphone stand. Ceiling fans, dark drapes, hanging colourful banners and an orange curtain frame the stage. A camera on a tripod stands at the left edge. a person: the seated figure in orange on the throne-like seat is a candidate, but the figure is small and distant so the appearance cues are limited, so this is recorded as unsure.2010-02-11October 29 20102010-10-29June 15 20162016-06-15