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A photograph of a stage at an outdoor tented event decorated with red and white drapes, yellow marigold garlands and flower pots. A seated figure in white with red and white garlands sits on a gold throne with a golden canopy in front of a yellow flower-covered backdrop. Around the stage, devotees in white, saffron and blue clothing stand and bow or approach with offerings, while a saffron-robed monk stands at right and a man in white with a saffron shawl stands near a camera operator. Brass lamps and flower arrangements line the stage edge.

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A photograph of a stage ceremony under a white tent with red draping. A seated figure in white clothing and a white shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, garlanded with white and yellow flowers, and wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. Several devotees in white and coloured saris and salwar stand in a line, some with palms joined, while an orange-robed attendant stands to the right of the throne holding a tray. A kneeling man in white and an orange-robed person kneel in front of a large golden lotus pedestal with garlands. The backdrop is a yellow flower-covered panel with a trident and ornamental motifs.2010-01-01Devotees line a stage decorated with gold-toned metal arches, red and white floral garlands and a golden throne with a red cushion. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on the throne, extending hands to a line of devotees. A man in an orange dhoti and shirt stands beside the throne at left, with other men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white, pink, blue and yellow saris waiting in line. The stage has a red carpet over white cloth. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange robes with long hair on the throne, as indicated by the long hair, orange robes and ceremonial seat.2009-02-01Outdoor festival stage under a white tent canopy with a yellow and red decorated backdrop of arches and floral motifs. A large gilded throne with an ornate canopy sits at the centre. Many people in white dhotis and white kurtas, some in orange and saffron shawls, walk along a red carpet toward the stage. Women in white and red saris stand near the stage edges. Brass kalasha-style vessels and brass lamps line the front of the platform, and scattered petals cover the floor. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands near the carpet. No figure on the stage can be confidently identified as a particular person.2008-01-01A seated figure in white robes with a gold crown and layered garlands of yellow and red flowers sits on an elevated golden throne in a decorated stage pavilion, hands folded in namaste. Around the dais, several people in saffron-orange robes sit on the platform, some with hands joined in greeting; one bald man in orange kneels closest to the throne, and a woman with long dark hair in orange clothing sits at right. A silver trident stands at left and a golden staff at right. The throne is backed by yellow and red floral decorations and an ornate silver-and-gold arch, with a golden parasol above. Red and gold garlanded draping and red Persian-style carpets with marigold borders fill the foreground, and a vase of orange flowers sits at left.2010-01-01A crowded festival tent with red and white draped valances and a golden ornate platform at centre. On a gold-and-yellow decorated dais, a figure in orange robes stands among attendants; a golden canopy with garlands hangs above. Around the platform, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, saffron and orange robes, and women in sarees of red, pink, yellow and green move about. A woman in a pink saree with red blouse holds an orange-lined tray, and flower garlands and orange marigolds decorate brass vessels at the front. Many people are visible, mostly partly seen in the foreground.2010-01-01A seated man on a golden throne under a decorated canopy, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and a gold crown, raises one hand in blessing while garlanded in long white and multicoloured flower strands. Several devotees in orange and saffron robes kneel or bow on a raised stage draped in red and white cloth with marigold garlands, and one woman in an orange sari is seated at the right. A brass trident and a large brass lamp stand at the left, a golden vase of orange flowers sits in front, and the backdrop is covered in yellow flowers and ornate silver-and-purple floral motifs. The scene resembles a stage ceremony with padapuja or darshan. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the gold crown, gold necklace and saffron-adjacent ceremonial dress.2010-01-01A stage at a Hyderabad temple event, hung with curtains and long strands of white jasmine garlands with yellow marigold accents. A seated figure in orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala and sits on a gilded ornate throne with a red cushion. A man in a white shirt and beige trousers bows and touches the seated figure's feet, while other devotees in white, cream and orange saris and kurtas stand nearby, some holding small offerings. Ornate brass vessels and flower arrangements sit on side tables. The figure's distinctive orange robes, rudraksha mala and throne match the a person cues, though the appearance is only partly clear.July 15 20112011-07-15July 13 20062006-07-13January 01 20082008-01-01Guru Poornima celebration in a gold-draped hall with a golden arched backdrop and a raised seat decorated with garlands. A figure with long swept-back dark hair and orange clothing sits centrally, with a bald orange-robed priest standing before him beside a silver tray with a cake-like offering. Other orange-robed sannyasis sit to the right, and devotees in white clothes with rudraksha malas sit on a red carpet in the foreground, some with eyes closed. A decorated kalasha and flower garlands surround the altar and a small deity murti appears at right.2005-07-21A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall, with a golden throne-like seat at the centre backed by a golden arch and a trident emblem, framed by flower garlands in yellow, orange and purple. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace sits on the throne with his hands in front of him. Around him, saffron-robed attendants in orange garments stand near the seat, and a bald monk in orange robes stands at the right. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with long hair, gather closer to the throne and offer or receive blessings. Two electric fans and a bright yellow floral backdrop surround the scene.2010-01-01