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June 21 2015

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A photograph of a ceremonial hall where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a large floral garland, sits on an ornate golden throne beneath a golden canopy. Flanked by gold staffs and a trident-like standard, the throne is set on a raised white stage. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with red shawls, stand in lines on orange mats, and a woman in a red-and-white sari bows low at the throne's base while a man in white prostrates on the floor in front. A figure in the foreground is seen from behind. Wall decorations include a painted temple backdrop and dark drapery.2010-11-05A photograph of a stage ceremony with a row of women in white saris, several with yellow shawls, walking in a line toward the right. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne, garlanded with marigold and yellow flowers, hands raised in blessing. A person in white kneels before the throne at a tray of offerings, fruit, bowls and a small deity murti, with incense smoke rising. A small brass oil lamp stands at the lower left and a framed photo sits on a white pedestal. Dark red and grey curtains form the backdrop. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the left edge.2009-10-17A stage ceremony in a hall with dark maroon drapes and a pale marble platform. A seated figure on a golden throne with an ornate gold backrest wears an orange turban, orange robe and a red-and-white flower garland, holding a sheet of paper. In front of him a kneeling young man in white clothes bows with bare feet on a small red mat beside a white pedestal. To the right a line of women stands in white and cream saris and dresses, some with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, while a woman in a white kurta holds a toddler and other women in green, purple and pink saris wait behind. A man in orange and gold garments stands at the left edge near the throne. A standing air conditioner and a microphone stand are visible. a person is seated on the throne wearing an orange turban and garland, and the depiction shows an in-person seated figure receiving the kneeling devotee.2015-06-21August 15 20102010-08-15A stage at an indoor hall with a yellow and orange backdrop, garlanded flowers, and a golden throne-like seat. A figure in orange robes and a white garland sits on the throne at centre; a seated figure in orange and white has a ceremonial golden necklace and a dark mala. Devotees in white dhotis, white sarees and saffron shawls line up on the red-carpeted stage, several bowing or touching feet and offering respect. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and seated audience members in the foreground face the stage. A few seated figures are at the right edge.2009-07-16A stage ceremony in a hall with maroon velvet drapes. On the left, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beside a gold deity murti, and a bald man in orange kneels on a patterned rug, receiving a metal plate from a woman in orange. A line of women and men in white, cream and pastel saris and kurtas stands along the stage, several holding small plates or offerings with folded hands, while a woman in a magenta sari and a woman in white with a yellow shawl kneel or bow at the right edge. A projection screen is visible at the upper right.2013-01-17May 28 20132013-05-28November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a stage event with a large ornate golden throne decorated with a golden canopy and red cushions, framed by green lighting and strings of flower garlands. Several devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in orange and yellow shawls, stand along the stage. A man in white bows low at the base of the throne steps, and a woman in white stands nearby. Scattered flower petals cover the floor, and a girl in white kneels in the foreground.2008-12-25A stage photograph of a ceremonial honouring on a raised white platform with a red-and-gold throne at centre. A seated figure with long dark hair and a mint-green garment with yellow lower cloth, adorned with a gold crown-like headpiece and necklaces, sits on the throne while a white-clad devotee bends to offer obeisance at the feet. Several shaved-headed men in white dhotis and kurtas stand in a line on the left, and women in cream and orange-bordered saris stand on the right, one holding a small child. Red and white striped backdrop panels, blue curtains and stage lights frame the scene. a person probable: the seated figure's long swept-back hair, gold crown and ornate necklaces fit the page's reference, but appearance is not fully certain.2010-09-02Photo of a stage event in a hall with a dark red velvet backdrop. A seated man in an orange turban and saffron garments with a rudraksha mala sits at centre on a golden throne-like seat under a gold canopy, receiving devotees. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in saffron robes, approach and bow or offer respects. Behind them stands a large ornate gold arch decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, housing a deity murti. A golden lion-shaped pillar is at left. Red carpet covers the stage floor.2015-11-22A photograph inside a hall with red and maroon drapes and a large framed backdrop. On the right, a person in long swept-back dark hair and a saffron/orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet back and a carved lion-shaped footrest, gesturing with a raised hand while speaking. Two devotees kneel before the throne, one older man in white with folded hands and another person bent low in white on a white-draped platform in front. Standing in a line on the left are several men in white dhotis and white shirts, one holding a small boy's hand, along with others in saffron wraps. Colourful woven and flower-garlanded banners hang behind, and a standing fan and a gold parasol-like canopy are visible above the throne. A young girl in white sits at the right edge. Several people appear in the scene, with a visible group of roughly six to ten.2007-02-24