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August 25 2009

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A photograph of a devotional gathering in an ornate hall. A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned throne on a raised platform, centred under a canopy with arches and pink floral patterned panels. Several people in white garments stand around the platform, some holding offerings, and a man in a white shirt stands beside the throne. Seated devotees in white and yellow fill the foreground, and gold bells hang on the pillars. Cream and gold drapery frames the scene. The seated figure in orange has distinctive saffron clothing and is on a throne, consistent with the page's reference to a person for the central figure.2009-08-25Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in an ornate pavilion with red and gold patterned backdrop, arched canopies, and yellow drapes. A central figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne, surrounded by flower garlands. Attendants in white ritual clothes stand on the raised platform, one kneeling figure in white leans forward near the seated person. Many seated devotees in white and yellow clothes fill the foreground, a cameraman stands on the left stage edge, and a ceiling fan and hanging bells decorate the space.2009-08-25December 31 20152015-12-31A stage event with a red backdrop and an ornate grey temple-style canopy framing a large golden throne with a colourful floral and jewelled arch. A seated figure on the central golden throne wears a red and gold garment with a flower garland and bright ornaments. Surrounding the stage, many people in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing saffron shawls, stand, bow and gesture with folded hands; a woman in a red sari and women in cream and gold saris also move about. A cameraman with a tripod films at the left edge, and a golden throne stands to the left with a red cushion. Marigold garlands hang along the pillars and the stage is covered in red and orange cloth. The visible people include men, women and a child, arranged around the central stage in a ceremonial gathering.2016-01-03Evening scene in a decorated hall during a devotee gathering. A seated figure in orange-red garments with a red beaded necklace sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat, framed by a white ornamental arched backdrop with orange and gold trim and painted pillars. Around the stage, many devotees in white clothing crowd closer, some in white saris with coloured borders and white shirts, a few in orange and white, and several with bindis and flower garlands. Some hold their palms together or reach forward in devotion. A dark curtain forms the back of the stage. The figure on the throne cannot be confirmed as a person from appearance alone, so the identity is uncertain.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with yellow and white flowers and gold-framed draping. A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on a gold and red throne at centre, with attendants in white dhotis and shirts around her and women in saris, including a yellow sari and a pink sari, standing nearby. A woman in a white sari bends low at the stage steps in front of a large seated audience of people in white. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis fill the foreground, and a camera operator stands at left.2009-08-02A 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.2009-11-17July 17 20082008-07-17December 17 20062006-12-17A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands in a red and gold ceremonial stage setting. A devotee in white clothing bows low with head touching the throne's base in a paada pooja, while another white-clad attendant stands beside the throne. Gold-and-yellow drapes frame the stage, and a crowd of many seated devotees fills the foreground.2009-08-25July 19 20162016-07-19December 17 20062006-12-17