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A 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.

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A photograph of a stage decorated with gold and green drapery, marigold garlands and a golden canopy over an ornate golden throne. A seated figure in white and gold clothing with a yellow-and-white garland sits on the throne, smiling. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head stands at the left edge, leaning toward the seated figure and offering something held in both hands. Silver lamp stands with a trident finial flank the throne, and flower arrangements sit along the stage edge. The stage is set for a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor event.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage at an ashram event with a large golden throne backed by a green floral-decorated panel with silver and red arches. A seated figure in white and gold clothing sits on the throne, wearing a long mala necklace and holding a small object near his face, with a swept-back long dark hairstyle and an ornate crown-like headdress of red and yellow flowers. A bald man in an orange robe stands bending forward at the left, extending an offering on a red-and-gold tray toward the seated figure. Silver oil lamps on stands, a trident hanging on the panel, marigold garlands on the stage edge and flower arrangements in brass pots surround the platform. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person claim only partly, so identity is uncertain; the seated person is described by role as a seated teacher on a throne.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large golden throne draped in garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. Seated on the throne is a long-haired man in white and cream robes with a gold necklace, holding a small object in his hands near a microphone stand. The backdrop is covered in yellow flowers framed with decorative multicoloured bands, and the stage front has red drapery with marigold garlands. Silver oil lamps with bird finials and a trident emblem stand on either side, and flower arrangements sit at the base of the platform. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and ceremonial white and gold dress, and sits on the throne as the principal speaker.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 photograph of a decorated outdoor stage under red and white draped canopy. A figure with long dark hair and a gold necklace, wearing white and cream clothing, sits on an ornate gold throne with a flower-garlanded backrest, holding a small red object. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a trident hangs on the backdrop, and the platform is lined with marigold garlands, flower arrangements in brass vessels and a green-patterned backdrop with white bead borders. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, gold necklace and white ceremonial clothing on a throne, matching the page's note of Swamiji at this event.2010-01-01A stage ceremony at a festival. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown and halo, wearing a white garment and long white-and-yellow garland, sits with hands pressed together in namaste. Behind the throne is a floral backdrop of yellow marigolds and tiered garlands, with a gold trident and a gold ceremonial staff on the left and right. In front, at the base of the dais, several people in saffron-orange robes sit in devotion: a shaved-headed man in saffron kneels with palms joined, and two women in saffron with red borders sit beside him. Red and white draped cloth with marigold garlands fronts the stage.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01A 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 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.2010-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A 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.2010-01-01A seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) raises both hands in greeting or blessing while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a long gold-beaded necklace. The throne is draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, orange and white flowers, and the stage front is decorated with orange marigolds and white garland strands. Silver lamps stand on either side, and a red and gold fringed cloth covers the stage. Behind the throne hangs yellow floral backdrop with patterned panels. A small fan is visible at left. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and an ornate throne with a shawl, supporting an identification as the speaker at this satsang.2010-01-01