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October 11 2008

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A photograph of a stage event on a raised platform at the Ananda Sabha hall. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, under a gold canopy and garlands of marigolds. A man in white clothes stands at left and a bowed man in white kneels at a white-draped table in front of the throne. Several women in orange and white saris attend, one holding a fan and another a lamp. Bright red, yellow and blue panels frame the stage, and painted decorative columns rise on each side.2008-10-04Stage event with a large gilded throne (peetha) at centre, draped with garlands and a golden umbrella overhead. A figure with long dark hair in orange/saffron robes sits on the throne with hands raised in greeting. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels before the throne, bowing, with a white cloth on the floor in front. Women in white saris with orange borders and a woman in a purple sari sit on the stage at left and right, and other attendees in white and orange kneel at the lower edges. Flanked by blue, yellow and red panels and painted pillars with elephant and floral motifs. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne in orange robes with long swept-back hair.2008-10-04A stage event in a hall with dark curtains and tall painted pillars decorated with birds, elephants and floral motifs. At centre, a richly ornamented golden throne with a canopy and garlands sits behind a white-draped platform. A figure in saffron robes sits on the throne, while a standing man in a white dhoti and shirt faces it and a kneeling person in saffron clothing is at the platform's side. Colourful yellow, red and blue panels flank the throne, with electric fans and lamps on stage and a seated audience in the foreground. a person appearance cues are not distinct enough here to confirm; the throned saffron-robed figure is shown in a seated ceremonial role.2008-10-04A stage ceremony in a decorated hall with a golden throne (peetha) at centre, draped with a red cushion, garlands of red and yellow flowers, and a small golden umbrella above. A seated man in saffron robes sits on the throne; a man in white kneels before him with hands joined, and several attendants in white and saffron stand around, including a woman in white with an orange shawl and a man in white with an orange shawl. Tall pillars painted with bold geometric and floral patterns in red, yellow and blue frame the backdrop, which is decorated with green vines and flower bunches. Brass kalashas stand at the sides of the stage and a fan is visible at left. Visible physical people number about six, and a child sits at the lower right edge.2008-10-12A photograph of a stage event with red tiled floor and dark blue curtains. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment, sits on a large white cushioned seat with white pillows. An older man in white clothes kneels on a white-covered mat in front of the seat and raises his hands toward the seated figure's head in a blessing gesture. A woman in orange and white kneels at the right edge, and a second orange-robed figure sits behind. Two men in white dhotis or white shirts with orange shawls stand at the left near a maroon curtain. A yellow and orange patterned banner hangs on a pillar, and a microphone stand and a fan are visible. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair and saffron robes, but the identification is uncertain.2008-02-03July 17 20082008-07-17July 29 20072007-07-29July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a devotional gathering in front of an ornate golden wall with carved arch and white-and-gold panels, decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. A red cushioned chair sits at the centre, empty of any identifiable occupant. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms joined in namaskar. A woman in a white sari with a red-and-saffron cloth kneels in front of the chair, while another man in a dark shirt leans forward toward the seated area. A woman in white sari with a red beaded necklace stands at right beside another devotee. A white-draped table with flower petals lies in the foreground, and a green fan is visible at left.2006-12-17January 18 20092009-01-18July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29