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A photograph of a stage event with a large painted temple gopuram backdrop in red and gold against dark blue curtains. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Standing before the throne, a bearded man in a white shirt and cream trousers leans in, and a woman in an orange sari stands beside it. Around the stage, a line of people in white ritual clothing, some with shaved heads and yellow ceremonial ribbons, stand barefoot. On the right, women in white and red saris and a woman in a blue top stand in a row, and a bearded man in a green kurta and white trousers kneels on the lower step.

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A stage event in a hall with dark blue drapes and a large painted temple gopuram backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a crown-like headpiece, holding a paper. Beside them stands a man in white ritual clothing, and a woman in orange-brown is nearby. Around the stage, a line of devotees in white and cream clothes, some wearing yellow and pink shawls, stand with hands folded in reverence. A small wooden lectern and gold pillars frame the scene. a person is seated in the central throne, identified by long hair, orange robes and ceremonial adornments.2010-02-10A stage event in front of a large printed backdrop of a colourful, richly carved South Indian temple gopuram. A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, and a standing devotee in orange and white bends forward to offer a ritual honour. Around the stage, about a dozen people in white and cream clothing, some with yellow-green and red shawls and sashes, stand in a line and watch. Gold-lined wooden pillars frame the backdrop, and the platform has a white and orange base.2010-02-10A photograph of a devotional darshan at a stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, with a garland at the base. A man in a white kurta bends forward to clasp the seated figure's hand, while a woman in a red and beige sari and several men in white and pastel shirts stand in a line behind, some with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a standing sannyasi in orange robes with long hair watches. Behind them a backdrop shows a colourful painted temple gopuram, and a dark curtain and wooden pillar frame the left side. a person: the seated figure in orange on the golden throne has long dark hair and a sleeveless orange robe, a cue-consistent presentation, though the appearance is not conclusive.2010-02-10A photograph of a stage event with a large ornate golden throne decorated with a golden canopy and red cushions, framed by green lighting and strings of flower garlands. Several devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in orange and yellow shawls, stand along the stage. A man in white bows low at the base of the throne steps, and a woman in white stands nearby. Scattered flower petals cover the floor, and a girl in white kneels in the foreground.2008-12-25December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 15 20092009-12-15November 19 20092009-11-19A stage event before a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, surrounded by devotees. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, stand around the throne; women in white, pink and red saris stand to the right, and a few people sit on the stage edge in the lower corners. A simple gold-and-blue banner hangs above. The setting suggests a welcoming ceremony at a temple programme, with devotees gathered in reverence.2009-11-19Devotees queue on a raised stage to offer respects at a golden throne decorated with a gold arch and a canopy, framed by a flower-garlanded arch of marigolds and roses. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long garland of beads sits on the throne; the person's face is not used for identification and the appearance is not clearly established, so the identity is uncertain. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in yellow, line up in front, while a woman in saffron stands at the left edge of the stage. Blue and maroon drapes frame the hall.2008-12-23A photograph on a stage with a large printed backdrop of a richly carved, multi-tiered gopuram temple tower. A man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a sheet of white paper and reading from it. Standing before him, a young man in a white t-shirt and grey trousers faces the throne, while a young woman in a white salwar-style outfit stands beside the throne and another young woman in white with a yellow shawl holds an object at right. At left, a person in an orange robe stands near a small table with a lamp and an offering, and another person in white kneels on the floor. The setting suggests a ritual or darshan session.2010-02-10November 05 20102010-11-05Photo of a stage event in a hall with a dark red velvet backdrop. A seated man in an orange turban and saffron garments with a rudraksha mala sits at centre on a golden throne-like seat under a gold canopy, receiving devotees. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in saffron robes, approach and bow or offer respects. Behind them stands a large ornate gold arch decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, housing a deity murti. A golden lion-shaped pillar is at left. Red carpet covers the stage floor.2015-11-22