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A decorated stage at night under a silver canopy holds a large ornate deity murti framed by a golden arch with peacock-feather style fringe. Two framed portraits flank it: on the left a man in a white turban and on the right a smiling man in an orange turban; the portrait on the right is captioned as described in text. In front, a floral garland border of white and orange flowers drapes over a banana-leaf patterned cloth, with offerings and oil lamps below. Several men in white ritual clothes stand near the murti, one reaching toward it, and a man in a white shirt stands at the right edge. Blue drapes hang behind the murti.

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Photo of a stage decorated for a celebration, with a large ornate golden arch framing a central deity murti draped in orange and red cloth and garlanded with flowers. Two framed oval portraits flank the arch: on the left a figure in a white turban, on the right a smiling figure in an orange turban. Four men in white ceremonial clothes stand on the stage tending the altar, while a fifth man in white is at the right edge. Garlands of white, orange and yellow flowers and a leaf-patterned cloth cover the altar front, and brass vessels sit in the foreground.2005-01-01A decorated stage at an evening celebration under a tent with silver draping. A seated figure in orange robes sits centrally on a blue-draped platform within an ornate golden arch of flowers and lights. Flanking the stage are two large oval portraits: on the left a smiling man in a white turban, on the right a smiling man in an orange turban. Several men in white ritual clothing stand around the stage; one on the right wears a red-brown shawl and gestures with raised hand, another in white with his back to the camera faces the stage. Garlands of white and orange flowers and banana-leaf printed cloth decorate the front, with brass lamps and offerings at the bottom edge.2005-01-01A photograph of a stage at an evening celebration under a draped canopy. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a blue-draped dais beneath an ornate golden arched throne frame decorated with garlands and small lights. Around the dais, several men in white kurta-style clothes lean forward, arranging offerings and objects on the stage, with fruit and flower garlands along the front edge. Two framed oval portraits flank the top of the stage: the left shows a smiling figure in a white turban, and the right shows a smiling figure in an orange turban. Brass vessels sit at the lower left and scattered petals lie at the bottom.2005-01-01A decorated stage at an evening event, with a large ornate golden arch framing a central seated figure in orange robes on a throne-like seat draped in blue cloth. Two framed portraits flank the arch: on the left, a man in a white turban and white clothing; on the right, a smiling man in an orange turban and orange clothing. Garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves hang along the stage front, with brass pots and flower offerings on the platform. Several people in white and orange clothing stand near the edges of the stage.2005-01-01A stage event under a silver draped canopy with red and white fabric trim. Two large framed portraits flank a central ornate golden throne-like backdrop framed with white floral garlands. The left portrait shows a figure in a white turban with a red tilak; the right shows a smiling figure in an orange turban. A seated central figure in orange sits on the throne area. Below, a row of women in white and orange saris, some wearing marigold garlands, sit at a long table draped with green leaf-patterned cloth and white and orange flower swags. A standing figure in orange robes, seen from behind at left, faces the stage. A laptop sits on the table. Count of visible people is about ten.2005-01-01A stage decorated for a celebration, with a large ornate floral backdrop of yellow and white flowers around a carved wooden throne with a red cushioned seat. A figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on the throne, with a red and gold garland. Two framed oval portraits flank the throne: on the left a man in a white turban and white garment, on the right a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. Below, a row of seated devotees in white and pastel clothing wear white and yellow flower garlands and sit with hands pressed together. A red and white circular canopy hangs above the stage with silver draping.2005-01-01A stage at a Jayanthi celebration event with a large ornate golden-and-red throne-style backdrop with a fan-shaped halo of yellow flowers, centred on an empty-looking seat with red cushioning. Two framed portrait photographs flank the stage: on the left, a smiling man in a white turban; on the right, a smiling man in an orange turban. Below, a row of seated women and men in white and cream clothes wear yellow and white marigold garlands, while a woman in an orange-and-maroon sari sits to the right. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge with his back to the camera. The stage front has a white draped table skirt with green leaf prints, garlanded with white, orange and yellow flowers, and a brass lamp rests at the lower left. Streamers and confetti are on the ground in front.2005-01-01A stage at a large festive event, decorated with white and marigold-style floral swags and green leaf-patterned drapery. At the centre sits an empty ornate throne framed by a large golden fan-shaped arch with a red cushioned seat. Two framed portraits flank the throne: on the left, a man in white with a white head covering; on the right, a smiling man in an orange turban and orange clothing, one of whom is a portrait. Seated on the stage in front are several people in white and orange clothes wearing yellow and orange flower garlands, including a woman in white at centre and a woman in a dark red-orange sari at right. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge gesturing toward the stage, and a shaved-headed man in white sits at the right. A small laptop sits on the stage edge, and brass lamps are visible in the foreground.2005-01-01A photograph of an outdoor stage under a white tented canopy with red paper rosettes, at what the page labels a Jayanti celebration. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits centrally before an ornate white and gold floral backdrop shaped like a lotus-petal arch. Two large framed portraits flank the stage: the left shows a smiling man in a white turban, the right a smiling man in an orange turban; both are printed images, not physical people. Rows of seated people in white garments with yellow-and-white marigold garlands face the stage, including saffron-robed devotees and a woman in a red sari seated on a red plastic chair at right. a person appears in the central seat in orange robes and an orange turban, with a microphone. Banners of marigolds and draped red and white fabric decorate the stage front.2005-01-01A stage event with a large ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha) with a red inner panel at the centre, decorated with flower garlands. A figure in orange and saffron sits on the throne, wearing an orange head wrap and a rudraksha-style neckpiece, while devotees sit cross-legged on the stage in white clothes with yellow marigold garlands. Two large framed portraits flank the throne: on the left a man in a white turban, on the right a smiling man in an orange turban, both labelled on the sign as portraits. In the foreground, a devotee in an orange shawl and white dhoti sits with their back to the camera, with others in white and a person in a maroon and gold shawl seated at the lower right. A decorated stage skirt with green foliage print and a brass lamp stand complete the scene. The setting appears to be a formal ceremony or satsang on the stage.2005-01-01A photograph of a hall with a red carpet and a blue draped curtain stretched between two tall decorative frames with floral and pointed garland borders and orange-tipped trim. Several men in white dhoti and kurta and saffron-trimmed shawls stand and move about; one kneels in front of a framed portrait. Potted plants, a standing fan and a speaker sit in the foreground. Two adult men in white garments stand with their backs to the camera facing the curtain, while a man in a checked shirt and others in light clothing help adjust the drape. The portrait is partly visible and not clearly readable as any particular person, so no identity is assigned.2006-07-30Photograph of a large seated audience in white clothes viewed from behind, facing a stage at a Guru Poornima event. On the stage, a figure in orange-red robes sits on an ornate floral-decorated throne with a red and white canopy, a golden kalasha-style vessel and brass lamps before it. Several attendants in saffron-orange robes stand around the throne, one holding a whisk-like fan. Above the stage hangs a large portrait banner of a smiling man, and yellow and blue patterned hangings frame the upper edges. Whether the seated figure is the candidate cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2007-07-29