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A 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.

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A 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.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01A 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 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.2010-01-01A festive outdoor stage decorated with marigold garlands, yellow and white flowers, and red and white draped cloth. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a tall crown-like headdress and a flower garland is being attended by several people in saffron-orange robes. One standing attendant in saffron robes gestures toward the seated figure, while others kneel or stand nearby. Brass and silver ritual vessels, a silver trident-topped staff and a silver lamp stand on the stage, with a golden umbrella canopy above the throne and an ornamental arched backdrop of white and purple flower work.2010-01-01A 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 festive outdoor stage draped in red and white fabric and framed with marigold garlands and a yellow flower-covered backdrop with ornate white and purple arches. On a raised golden throne under a canopy, a figure in white ceremonial robes and a golden crown sits with garlands around his neck, appearing to receive offerings. Around the platform, several attendants in saffron-orange robes kneel and sit, one in front holding a shaved head bowed, while two women in orange saris stand at right. Brass lamps and a silver trident stand on the stage, and large brass vases with yellow and white flowers flank the front. The a person identification is uncertain given the figure's distance and partial visibility.2010-01-01A central figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a gold crown, hands joined in namaste, draped in a heavy garland of white and red-yellow flowers and a white robe. Seated beside and below the throne are several saffron-robed sannyasis, some with shaved heads and some with long hair, one holding a long staff. A brass trident stands at left and a gold staff at right, a gold kalasha vase with orange marigolds sits at the front, and the stage is decorated with marigold garlands, red and white drapery and a yellow flower-covered backdrop. The setting suggests a stage event with a throne and ritual honouring. Visible people: about six or seven seated on the stage plus the central figure. The central figure has long swept-back hair and a gold crown, with ornate golden regalia, but the appearance cues are not conclusive, so identity is uncertain.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.2010-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A festival stage decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, red and white drapes and a yellow flower-covered backdrop with ornate arches. A man seated on a gold-ornate throne with a golden crown-like headdress and white garments, a garland of white and marigold flowers draped over him, hands pressed together in greeting. Around the stage several men and women in orange and saffron robes sit or kneel; one man in the front bends forward with hands folded, another holds a tall silver staff topped with a trident. Brass urns with orange and white flowers sit at the lower left.2010-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17