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A stage at a ceremonial event with a gold-and-white throne backdrop decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands and a golden crown-shaped canopy above. A seated figure in white ritual clothing with a gold-coloured shawl and a long garland sits on the throne, holding small red and white objects up in both hands in front of the face. Standing to the left, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a beaded necklace extends one arm toward the seated person. Silver lamp stands flank the backdrop, and red-and-white draped tables with marigold garlands and orange flower arrangements sit in the foreground. The scene is an ordinary stage presentation with no visible ritual fire.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with yellow floral mats, white and red scalloped borders, and a red and white garland-draped table front with orange marigolds. A seated figure in white clothes and a gold-coloured shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a floral garland backdrop and a gold canopy above. A standing attendant in an orange robe bends forward, holding a silver-toned object and offering it to the seated figure, who has a rudraksha mala around the neck. Silver ritual lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a trident-like silver object is visible on the left. The stage is lit and the setting appears to be a formal satsang or ritual gathering.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor stage decorated with yellow marigold and white flower garlands, red draping and a green floral-patterned backdrop. A seated person sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy, wearing a white and gold garment, a gold necklace and long swept-back dark hair, holding a microphone. A standing man in an orange robe bends forward and offers a small object to the seated figure. Silver lamps on stands with a trident finial flank the throne, and flower vases stand at the stage front. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance in the seated role, while the standing man in orange is a devotee or sannyasi.2010-01-01A seated figure in a golden throne sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, wearing a golden crown and a gold necklace, draped in white and gold cloth. Heavy garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers drape the throne and figure, with a flower-decorated backdrop of yellow blooms and ornate gold-and-white floral panels. A bald priest in orange robes kneels at lower left, and a woman in an orange sari with long hair stands at lower right. A golden staff stands at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a golden crown and a gold necklace, and is seated on a ceremonial throne.2010-01-01A seated man on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests on a stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands, white jasmine strands and red-and-purple flower borders. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl with gold border, a long beaded necklace and a sandal-coloured wrap, and raises a small orange card in his right hand. A silver trident stands beside the throne, a silver lamp stand flanks each side and a golden kalasha-style canopy with floral garlands sits above. Garland-decorated red-and-white striped drapery lines the front of the platform. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair and a crown-like ceremonial setting on a peetha throne, with ornate gold and white ceremonial dress; he is presented as a seated teacher addressing an audience.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, and a gold trident-topped finial above. A central seated figure with long swept-back hair wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style cloth, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, smiling and holding a framed glass plaque. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by distinctive long hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and white-and-gold ritual attire. To the left, a person in saffron/orange robes holds a framed certificate on a tray. Two men in white clothing lean in from the right to hand over the award. Silver lamps with flowered finials flank the throne, and a glowing gold-and-red floral backdrop completes the scene.2010-01-01A festive stage decorated with yellow marigold hangings, white and red floral garlands and a red-and-gold draped front. A seated figure in white and gold clothing sits on an ornate golden throne under a decorated canopy, while a woman in a blue sari with a gold border offers a long garland to them. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand around, one holding a brass plate, another with a brass lamp on a stand at right. Women in white saris stand at left. A tall silver oil lamp stands in the foreground. The backdrop features colourful patterned panels with white beaded borders.2010-01-01A ceremonial stage decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands and a gilded throne. A man in a white kurta and dhoti stands at the front, offering or adorning the seated figure, while a central seated person in white dhoti and kurta with a long flower garland and gold necklaces sits on a golden peetha/throne under a flower-decorated canopy. On the right, two saffron-robed sannyasis stand, one holding a silver kalasha-style vessel and wearing rudraksha malas. On the left, several people in saffron and orange clothing and a woman in a gold-bordered sari stand near the edge. The setting is an outdoor pandal with a white tent roof and a red-and-orange floor.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with yellow flower garlands, red and gold trim, and an ornate golden throne with a canopy above. A seated figure in a white dress with a gold-tinted shawl sits on the throne, holding a small pink booklet or card up near their face. Beside the throne, a standing attendant in an orange robe and a long gold-beaded necklace extends an arm toward the seated figure. A trident is mounted on the left side of the backdrop, and a tall silver lamp stand stands at the right. Lion figures flank the throne base, and a red stage skirt with marigold garlands runs along the front edge. Two physical people are visible on the stage.2010-01-01A flower-decorated stage with a golden throne at the centre, framed by a yellow marigold backdrop and a red-and-white border. A seated figure in white garments with a gold-coloured headpiece and a garland of yellow, orange and white flowers rests hands in namaskar. Before the throne, several people in orange and saffron robes kneel and sit on the red stage edge; a bald man in orange reaches forward toward a brass vessel, while women in orange saris attend nearby. A golden trident and silver lamp stands flank the throne, and a silver kalasha-style stand sits to the right. a person is seated on the throne wearing white with a gold headpiece and garland, shown in a sitting pose with hands folded in greeting.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremony on a stage framed by a large arch of marigold and yellow flower garlands. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-coloured shawl and a gold necklace, is seated on a golden throne and smiling as he receives a clear glass award plaque. A younger man in an orange robe and beaded necklace stands at left holding papers, and a man in a white shirt and white trousers stands at right presenting the plaque. The throne has gold carved armrests and white flower strings below. The seated man shows swept-back hair, gold necklace and gold-bordered white cloth as cues. A trident stands in the upper left.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a flower-garland arch of yellow, orange, red and white blooms and a decorative patterned backdrop. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment and a beaded necklace receives a glass award or plaque from a standing man in a white shirt and white trousers who leans forward to hand it over. Golden lion-form armrests, silver lamp stands, a trident and a kalasha-like decorative piece surround the throne, with fruit and flowers on a golden platform in front.2010-01-01A seated figure on a gold and floral-decorated throne with a multicolored garland of marigolds and red, yellow and purple blooms framing the seat. The seated person wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white upper cloth and a long beaded necklace, holding a small brass tray. In front, a man in a white kurta and white dhoti with orange edging bows low, touching the golden dais strewn with white and yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps and a trident stand on the sides, and an orange-robed attendant is partly visible at left against a richly decorated backdrop of gold and white floral patterns.2010-01-01