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A photograph of a stage event in front of a yellow flower-decorated backdrop with a gold trident and a gold kalasha-like finial at the left. A central figure sits on a gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and a large floral garland arch of yellow, white, red and green flowers, wearing a gold crown-like headpiece and a white garland, with palms pressed together in greeting. Seated at the left on the red and gold draped platform, a bald man in orange robes and a younger man in orange with palms together face the throne, with other devotees in orange and saffron clothing seated beside them. Marigold and white flower garlands hang along the red platform edge, with pink and orange flower arrangements in brass pots in front.

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A 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 festive stage scene decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a golden canopy with floral arches. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat draped in white and yellow flowers and marigold garlands, smiling. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands barefoot before the seat, holding a large woven basket and pouring or offering yellow petals. To the left, women in orange and gold saris and a man in orange shirt and rudraksha-style necklace stand with hands folded or clasped. To the right, two men in saffron/orange robes stand, one holding a small red-covered object near a silver lamp stand, the other with a shaved head and beaded necklaces.2010-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-orange turban-like head covering sits on an ornate golden throne, palms pressed together in greeting, with a red-and-white garland draped over the shoulders. Four attendants in orange robes surround a low altar decorated with fruit, bananas, brass vessels, flower garlands and a tall brass lamp stand. The throne is backed by a large gold-and-white floral and arched decorative structure. A tall figure seated at left and two women in orange at right assist beside the altar.2008-07-17A central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange turban, orange robe and a long garland of white and red flowers, with hands joined in namaste. Flanking the throne, two men in orange robes sit to the left; one holds an offering, and a woman in an orange-and-maroon sari sits to the right with hands folded near a silver tray of fruit including apples, bananas, grapes and oranges. A decorated white-and-purple floral backdrop with a golden parasol-like canopy and a golden trident stands behind the throne. Silver oil lamps and a silver vessel are at the front, with a red-and-gold patterned carpet. Several other seated figures appear at the bottom edge. This appears to be a puja or ritual offering scene.2008-07-17A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with red cushions and garlands, with a golden crown-like canopy above. The figure holds hands together in a greeting gesture (namaskar) and wears a white flower garland with a red bead ornament. Behind the throne is a large decorated backdrop of white and red pattern work, arched panels and yellow floral motifs. Two attendants stand at either side: one in white shirt and orange shawl at left, one in orange clothing at right, tending to the throne. The scene suggests a devotee reception or puja setting. Visible physical people: three. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: orange turban and robes, garland, seated on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2008-07-17A 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.2010-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a golden throne, or peetha, framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple. A central figure with long dark hair sits on the throne wearing a white garment and a long multi-coloured garland, holding a small object in one hand. A golden trident stands at the left of the throne. Around the throne, people in saffron-orange robes, white dhotis and yellow shawls stand and bow, some with their backs to the camera. A woman in a white sari with a red flower in her hair stands in the foreground. The backdrop is decorated with yellow flower walls and ornate patterned panels. Visible figures: about 14 people. The central figure's appearance is uncertain, so no identification is made.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 set with a gold-and-red throne canopy draped with yellow and white marigold garlands. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a white garment, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a gold throne decorated with flower garlands while a man in white kurta bows and embraces or honours him. Two saffron-robed attendants stand on the right, another saffron-clad attendant stands on the left, and a woman in a blue sari stands near the left edge. A gold lion-faced seat and floral backdrop frame the stage, and a pink cloth with marigold garlands runs along the front of the platform. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by long hair, gold necklace and mala beads with a ceremonial throne.2010-01-01A seated figure on a gold throne with a lion-carved armrest is receiving padapuja, with a woman in a white sari bending to wash his feet from a golden plate on the red carpet. The seated man wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-toned necklace and a long garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. Other women in white saris and an orange-clad woman stand nearby, and a woman in an orange silk sari with gold border stands at right. A floral-decorated backdrop with gold and tapestry panels surrounds the stage. A woman in an orange sari and a figure in orange robes stand near the throne, and garlands and flower heaps line the base.2010-01-01