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A photograph from above of a stage event in a theatre. A central figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with a crown-like headdress and a garland of flowers, dressed in orange clothing. Two men in white dhotis kneel in front of the throne on a patterned carpet, while other people in white shirts and dhotis, some with red shawls, stand around the stage. A man in an orange robe stands behind the throne near drums. A backdrop of golden lights and draped fabric with a gold valance frames the stage. Ritual dress and orderly positioning suggest a darshan or pada puja setting.

Photograph of an indoor stage with a draped golden swag valance above and a backdrop of warm orange lights behind sheer white curtains. At centre, a richly decorated ornate wooden seat or throne stands with flower garlands and a red and gold cloth, a figure seated upon it. Around it, about ten people in white traditional clothing, some with orange or saffron scarves, stand and attend: a man in white kurta and white dhoti near the throne, a woman in a white sari with blue border, a man in white in the foreground, and others standing along the balcony railing on the left. A small rug lies on the floor before the seat. The scene suggests a ceremonial puja or darshan.

December 22 2012

June 22 2008

A ceremonial stage inside a hall with hanging beaded strands and a grey draped backdrop. A long-haired figure in orange and saffron clothing with rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold throne, one hand raised in blessing. Before the throne, an orange cloth-covered platform holds the attention. A bald man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands at left, while a man in white shirt and dhoti stands nearby. A child in white shirt and shorts raises a hand toward the seated figure. A woman in a green sari bends forward in devotion at the platform's edge, and two women in white saris stand at right. Tall brass lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the throne. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) through the swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in the role of the central figure receiving devotees.

August 15 2010

February 14 2009 -Kalpataru Convention at Chennai Tamilnadu

A stage darshan at an event in Chennai. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at centre stage, with a red cushion and a small tray of flowers and offerings beside it. A devotee in an orange garment kneels or bends toward him. Standing in a long queue on both sides, people in white dhotis, sarees and salwar kameez wait to approach, and a woman in white stands near the throne. Behind them, a backdrop draped with red-and-orange marigold garlands hangs under dark maroon curtains, with small oil lamps set along the garlands.

A stage set with dark red curtains shows a seated figure in orange and ochre robes with long dark hair and a garland, sitting on a white-draped bed or dais in front of a white curved backdrop. Around them, a group of devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white saris stand in a line, some with raised hands, while a woman in a white sari with orange border kneels near the seated figure and a man in a white shirt leans in toward them. A man in an orange robe sits at the lower left, and a person in a yellow shawl stands at the far left. The scene appears to be a darshan or healing session on stage.

August 22 2009

A photograph of a staged ceremony on a blue-carpeted platform before an ornate white and gold backdrop with pink diamond-patterned panels, framed by a garland of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. A central figure with long dark hair and a white garment sits on a red cushioned seat, with a white-clad devotee and a woman in an orange shawl kneeling before him. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in white saris, orange shawls and a blue sari stand or kneel, some holding offerings. Orange and white flower petals scatter the floor and decorative flower swags hang on the backdrop. A pedestal fan stands at the left edge.

A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a red carpet and pink draped curtains. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red-and-gold headpiece. In front, a man in white dhoti and a kneeling monk in orange cloth hold a silver bowl toward the seated figure. Nearby, a man with long hair wears a white shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold border cloth. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the right, and several people in white and red clothing watch. A camera on a tripod stands at left. Other people are partially visible at the edges, including a man in a lavender shirt in the foreground. Seven people appear clearly on stage; a few more are partially visible.