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August 15 20102010-08-15A 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.2010-09-02A stage event in an auditorium with a gold-and-cream draped backdrop strung with flower garlands and blue curtains at the sides. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a red-cushioned gold throne sits at center while a long line of people in white kurtas, white dhotis, saris in yellow, orange, red and blue, and white shawls queue in front of the stage to approach. Pink and white flower arrangements line the stage edge, and a faint circular logo appears in the upper left.2009-09-13Photo 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 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 photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage with a golden throne (peetha) decorated with a golden canopy and marigold garlands, set against a green-lit backdrop with white floral streamers. A central figure in orange robes sits on the throne, while a woman in a white sari with red border stands before him. Around the stage, a line of devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis stand with hands folded, some in orange and blue. Scattered flower petals cover the floor in the foreground, and a woman in red and white stands at the lower right. The scene suggests a darshan or welcoming ceremony.2008-12-25November 19 20092009-11-19Indoor photograph of a ceremonial darshan on a raised stage. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornate garlands, sits on a large gold throne with a golden canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, and a kneeling child in grey, stand and kneel on orange and patterned rugs, some holding brass offerings. Blue curtains and a painted temple backdrop frame the stage. a person cues are present: saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, and ornate gold throne, with the figure seated in the place of honour. Approximately 20 people are visible.2010-11-05A stage at an indoor hall with a dark blue curtain and red valance, framed by a floral garland arch with a decorated throne-like seat in the centre. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the raised seat, flanked by people in white and orange garments who stand and attend around the platform. Audience members sit in rows on the floor in the foreground, many in white. A ceiling fan and stage lights are visible. The scene suggests a formal satsang or program session, with attendants in white dhotis and sarees near the peetha.2009-11-17A wide hall photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a raised stage with dark maroon drapes. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white throne-like seat with circular accents. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with orange or yellow shawls, stand and kneel in a line. Women in saffron, blue, cream and white saris stand on the floor, some holding offering plates. A fan and ceiling fans are visible. The orange-robed seated figure may be a candidate for the swami, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-07-23A 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 at an indoor hall during an evening ceremony. A man in a cream and gold embroidered garment with a white turban and a red-and-gold shawl stands at a silver tiered stand holding a small vessel, facing a line of people. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on the left, while a row of women and girls in red, green, teal and cream saris and salwar stand on the right, some holding small items. Behind them is a gold throne with a gold canopy, framed by white drapes with yellow garlands and floral arrangements. Stage lights glow in the dark hall.2009-06-09