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A photograph of a night ritual on a raised stage with blue curtains behind it. A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small oil lamp in front of him. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and white shawls with red or yellow borders sit on orange cloth, some holding lamps and offerings. In the foreground, a large crowd of men in white dhotis and shawls sits on the floor, many holding lit oil lamps or flames aloft. A small pedestal fan stands at the right edge of the stage.

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Evening photograph of a devotional ceremony in a hall with blue draped curtains. On a raised stage, a seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, while white-clad men and boys sit on orange cloth around him. Several of them hold lit oil lamps. In the foreground, a large crowd of men in white dhotis and shawls, many with shaved heads, sit on the floor holding flames, with a small electric fan beside the stage and incense smoke in the air.2011-01-21A ceremonial stage scene at an indoor hall with a dark blue curtain backdrop. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre back of the stage, flanked by attendants. Several seated people in white dhotis and white shirts with maroon-edged shawls perform ritual activity on the orange-draped stage. Below, many people sit on the floor in white clothes holding lit oil lamps (diyas) in front of them, creating a warm flickering glow. A small electric fan and a monitor sit at the right edge, and wisps of incense smoke rise near the stage. The setting suggests a pada puja or similar devotional gathering.2011-01-21A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage before a blue draped curtain. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on a throne decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands, with red cushions. Before him, several women in white and cream saris sit with folded hands, and a seated man in white dhoti and shawl speaks into a microphone. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage, and a golden figure with a garland is at the left edge. In the foreground, many people in white dhotis and shawls sit on the lower floor holding lit oil lamps and flames. The scene is a satsang with puja offerings.2010-12-28A large group of devotees sits on the floor of an indoor hall facing a stage, many holding lit oil lamps or lamps aloft. Seated men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloths and bare upper bodies predominate, with some in saffron-orange robes among them. On the stage, a figure in white and orange garments stands near a raised golden throne draped in red, with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure set on it, decorated with red flowers and a garland. Behind the stage hangs a starry blue-and-purple backdrop with a large golden lotus motif and a blue statue of a figure with hands joined in namaste. Camera tripods and a projector screen are visible at the edges.2011-08-03A photograph of a devotional ceremony in a hall with a backdrop painting of a temple gateway and deity murti. On a raised stage, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a golden throne with a golden halo, surrounded by people in white. Devotees in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit cross-legged on the floor in the foreground, many holding lit oil lamps raised upward, while others sit near the stage. Video cameras on tripods and a fan are visible at the right edge.2010-10-29A wide view of a stage-level ceremony in a hall with dark blue curtains. Around the throne, women in white and cream saris sit on the stage in front of brass lamps and a golden lion figure with garlands. Below the stage, many seated devotees in white clothing hold lit oil lamps and flames aloft, with a camera on a tripod at right and hanging orange-and-patterned banners above.2010-12-28A stage-side view of an indoor ceremony where a large group of men in white ritual clothes sit on the floor facing a raised platform. Several people in the foreground hold small lit oil lamps or flames near their faces, with lit wicks visible. On the stage, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gold ornate throne before a backdrop painted with a temple gopuram and deity murti. Other figures in white sit beside the platform. Stage lights, a fan, a curtain and video cameras are visible. The scene suggests a satsang or aarti gathering, with the lamps held by devotees.2010-10-29A photograph of a pada puja on a raised stage with an orange-draped floor and a golden throne backed by a large temple-style painted backdrop. A seated figure on the red-cushioned golden throne wears a red garment and a multi-strand gold and red-bead necklace, with a pale yellow-orange umbrella above. Around the throne, several men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit and tend brass plates and offerings, while a woman in a white sari with a pink-orange border and a woman in white with a yellow shawl kneel nearby. A saffron-robed figure sits to the left. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side. In the foreground, a large seated audience of white-clad men and boys faces the stage, some wearing yellow-bordered cloths.2011-01-25A large ceremonial gathering on a stage at an outdoor-style temple hall with a blue-grey draped backdrop and tall banners with orange tassels. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange shawl with a beaded necklace sits on an ornate throne piled with marigold garlands. Attendants in white and cream clothes sit on the stage around him, some holding lamps. Brass oil lamps stand on tall stands beside the throne and a gilded lion or mount sculpture with flower garlands sits at left. In the foreground, about thirty devotees in white clothes sit on striped mats, many holding lit oil lamps or flame lamps aloft, while a woman with long dark hair and a grey hooded top sits with her back to the camera.2010-12-28A stage ceremony in a hall with blue draped curtains. A seated figure on a throne-like seat draped in red and ringed with yellow, orange and white garlands wears an orange-red garment and a rudraksha-style necklace, and appears to be the central honoured figure; the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the role is described as the seated figure on the throne. A man in white dhoti and shawl sits at a microphone on a low lectern to the left, reading or chanting. Several women in saris sit in front of the throne with hands folded and offerings and brass lamps set before them. A brass lion-form stand with a garland stands at the left edge, with brass oil lamps along the stage. In the foreground, many men in white dhotis sit facing the stage holding lit torches and oil lamps, with flames in the air.2010-12-28October 23 20102010-10-23 +1 copiesIndoor satsang scene in a hall with a pale wall and navy curtain. A man with swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange shawl over orange clothing, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small tray of fruit and flowers beside him. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) profile on appearance cues including ornate gold throne seating, orange clothing and swept-back hair. Seated before him are about eight people in white dhotis with maroon borders, most shaved-headed and bare-chested, holding small silver vessels and bowls. Two women in white saris sit among them. A projector sits on a wooden stand to the right and a microphone stand is at the left edge.2011-01-21