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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.

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A 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 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.2010-01-01A festive outdoor stage under a white tent with red and white scalloped valances. At the centre, a seated figure on a gold-and-white decorated throne beneath an ornate canopy is being attended by people in orange robes. Two standing figures in saffron/orange garments, one with a rudraksha-style garland, stand near the throne. Around the stage, a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and colourful saris, some with yellow shawls, line the green-carpeted area holding flower baskets and brass lamps. A man in a wheelchair stands at the left edge, and a woman carries a child at right. Flower garlands and petals decorate the scene.2010-01-01Outdoor festival stage under a white tent canopy with a yellow and red decorated backdrop of arches and floral motifs. A large gilded throne with an ornate canopy sits at the centre. Many people in white dhotis and white kurtas, some in orange and saffron shawls, walk along a red carpet toward the stage. Women in white and red saris stand near the stage edges. Brass kalasha-style vessels and brass lamps line the front of the platform, and scattered petals cover the floor. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands near the carpet. No figure on the stage can be confidently identified as a particular person.2008-01-01A 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.2010-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A 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.2010-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A crowded outdoor tented event on a red-and-white canopy with a gold and yellow backdrop framed by white and purple ornamental arches. At the centre, a seated figure in orange sits on a golden throne decorated with flower garlands, with a kalasha-like golden top above. Around the stage, many devotees stand and gather: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in white and cream saris, some in yellow and orange, and a few in saffron-orange robes. Brass urns and baskets of orange and pink flowers sit in front on a red carpet, and a wheelchair user is seated at the lower left. Some people are offering flowers and waiting in line.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 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01