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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.

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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.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 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.2010-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A festive stage under a white canopy with red drapes, decorated with yellow flower backdrops and white and purple floral borders. A seated figure on a gold throne with a flower-garlanded backrest and gold canopy, wearing a white ceremonial garment with gold trim, hands folded in greeting. A silver trident and silver lamp stand flank the throne. Five or so attendants in orange and saffron robes sit on the stage floor in front, some with hands joined in prayer. Yellow and white flower garlands and a flower arrangement in a gold vase decorate the foreground.2010-01-01Outdoor festival stage under a white tent canopy, decorated with a large arch of white, purple and red striped scalloped panels framing a yellow flower backdrop. A golden parasol hangs above a throne-like seat draped with red and multicoloured garlands. A man seated on the throne wears a white dhoti and gold necklaces, with a red garland being placed over him. Several attendants in saffron-orange robes stand around him, one bald attendant in orange at lower left, others in orange and in orange-and-red saris kneeling or seated near the stage with brass lamps and ritual implements. Floral arrangements and silver-and-gold balloons decorate the right side.2009-01-01January 13 20152015-01-13July 15 20112011-07-15January 01 20082008-01-01A 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.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor ceremonial stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands, a rainbow-striped floral backdrop and a golden canopy. A man in red robes with a white shawl sits on a red-cushioned throne, hands pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. Around the dais, saffron-robed men and women sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer, some wearing rudraksha malas. Brass oil lamps, fruit, flower petals and bowls of offerings are arranged along the front of the stage.2009-01-01A large ceremonial stage decorated with yellow-gold backdrop, red and white draped fabric, and floral garlands framing a golden throne-like seat under a gilded canopy. A man seated on the central throne wears a white dhoti and shawl with a long gold necklace and garland. Around him, several people in saffron-orange robes attend closely, and a man in an orange robe stands at the far right. A crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white saris stands below and on the steps, some reaching toward the stage. Brass vessels with orange and pink flowers sit at the lower left and right, and a person in a wheelchair is visible at the left.2010-01-01