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November 19 2009

Stage photograph of a ceremony in an indoor hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised golden throne-like seat at centre, with a red-and-orange patterned rug before it. Behind is a large backdrop of a banyan tree. Around them, a line of people in white kurtas, white dhotis and yellow garments stand on the platform, some in pastel saris and salwar kameez; a man in grey jacket stands near the centre. A large brass or silver vessel sits at the front edge of the stage. Red side panels flank the backdrop. The scene is a stage-based satsang or darshan, with the seated figure in saffron the focus. a person: the seated figure wears saffron/orange robes and sits centrally on a raised throne, a presentation associated with the page's subject, though the face and details are too small to confirm.

A stage event before a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, surrounded by devotees. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, stand around the throne; women in white, pink and red saris stand to the right, and a few people sit on the stage edge in the lower corners. A simple gold-and-blue banner hangs above. The setting suggests a welcoming ceremony at a temple programme, with devotees gathered in reverence.

August 30 2009

A photograph of a ceremonial stage set before a large backdrop of a banyan tree with spreading branches. A figure in orange robes sits on a gold-trimmed throne with red cushions, and a seated figure in orange and a bowed figure in white stand near it. A standing man in white with a yellow shawl stands at the throne steps, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl kneels in front holding offerings. Several devotees in white kurtas, saffron-yellow shawls and saris in pink and green stand in a line on both sides, and a silver kalasha sits on the floor in the foreground. The scene appears to show a sarvadarshan or padapuja-style ritual.

A photograph of a stage event with a large golden throne in the centre, set before a backdrop of a large banyan tree with spreading branches. A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on the throne, while a man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward toward them. Around them, a line of devotees stands on the stage: men in white shirts and dhotis, one with a yellow shawl, and women in white, pink, blue and multicoloured saris, some with yellow shawls. A seated man in white with a yellow shawl sits at the lower left of the stage holding papers. Dark blue curtains hang behind, with red and pale fabric panels at the sides.

August 08 2009 - Kalpataru, Cuddalore India

January 03 2009

A stage event in a hall with dark blue drapes and a large painted temple gopuram backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a crown-like headpiece, holding a paper. Beside them stands a man in white ritual clothing, and a woman in orange-brown is nearby. Around the stage, a line of devotees in white and cream clothes, some wearing yellow and pink shawls, stand with hands folded in reverence. A small wooden lectern and gold pillars frame the scene. a person is seated in the central throne, identified by long hair, orange robes and ceremonial adornments.

A photograph of a stage set inside a open-sided hall with a thatched roof. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a large printed backdrop of a banyan tree. Two standing people in orange and white flank the throne area, and a person in a white dhoti-style garment stands beside them. On the left, two men in a red shirt and a blue-striped shirt stand near the stage steps, and another man in white stands at the far left edge. Women in white sarees with yellow borders stand on the right, and another woman in a white outfit stands at the far right beside a red banner. Red draped panels frame the backdrop, and red-and-patterned mats cover the stage floor. The seated figure's identity is not established by the image itself, so the throne and ceremonial setting are described only as visible objects.

January 03 2009

A photograph of a ceremony on a stage set with a large gilded tree of golden leaves behind a golden throne draped in red. A person in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on the throne, while a man in orange kneels on the red-carpeted tiered dais in front of the throne, reaching toward it with his hands. Around them, several devotees in white and pastel saris and white kurtas stand with hands folded, and a woman in white with a red mala and a woman in yellow stand at the right. Red curtains and floral arrangements frame the stage. Several people are visible in the scene.