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A photograph of an indoor stage in an ashram hall. On the raised right platform, a figure in a pink robe with garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy above, the throne draped with marigold and flower garlands; a white cloth with flower petals covers the platform in front. On the lower left, a man in white kneels on a white cloth scattered with petals and marigolds, while a woman in a white sari with a gold border and several other people in white clothes stand watching. Decorative striped hanging cloths hang from the ceiling and a standing fan sits near the throne. Only the seated figure's identity is uncertain; it is described by role and attire only.

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July 23 20062006-07-23A photograph of a flower-strewn stage under a decorated tent canopy. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head covering sits on an ornate wooden throne, garlanded with white jasmine and pink flowers, with pink petals scattered on the floor before him. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes with gold borders, some with bare feet, stand and bow with palms pressed together in namaskar, while others approach with hands folded. A decorated arch of red, green and white garlands frames the throne, and a striped and purple canopy hangs overhead. The devotee at the front left performs a respectful bow, and the setting suggests a pushpabhishekam offering of flowers.2008-11-12January 07 20082008-01-07A photograph of a stage set for a ceremony. A figure with long dark hair in a saffron-orange robe stands beside an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with white jasmine and orange-yellow flowers, under a golden canopy. A man in a white dhoti and striped shirt prostrates himself at the base of the dais. A woman in an orange sari and two young men in white ritual dress stand to the right near a red curtain, with a pillar wrapped in red flowers. Overall the scene looks like a devotee's padapuja-style honouring before a throne.2008-12-23Photograph of a ceremony on a raised red-carpeted stage before a dark curtain. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a cream turban, a red-and-gold garment and a white dhoti, has a standing man in white before him, bending forward, with a hand raised to his face area. Garlands of flowers decorate the throne, and a gold canopy stands above it. Two multicoloured umbrellas with tassels flank the throne. To the left a man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace kneels and folds his hands. A woman in white with a red-and-white mala stands on the steps with her hands clasped, and other women in white and cream saris and salwar kameez sit or stand at the sides with folded hands. a person: the seated figure wears a cream turban, red-and-gold robe and ceremonial throne setting, but his face and build are not distinct enough to confirm identity.2008-01-07A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with marigold and rose garlands, with white flower arrangements at its base. The seated figure wears white robes, a long beige shawl, a red bindi and a multi-strand garland, with hands raised in blessing. Before the throne, a man in white dhoti and shirt kneels on a white cloth, bowing at the feet, while several men in white dhotis and shirts stand behind with hands folded in namaskar. A microphone stand, a standing fan, a tall brass lamp stand decorated with white flowers and a colourful banner backdrop complete the stage scene.2007-12-23A photograph of a seated man on a gold-and-red ornate throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a flower-covered canopy, set before a dark blue curtain. The seated man wears a cream turban with a red mark on the forehead, a long red kurta with gold trim, and a cream and gold dhoti, with bare feet. Two devotees in white kneel on a white-draped platform, each with palms raised toward him in a blessing gesture. A man in saffron robes and a gold-beaded necklace stands at left with hands joined. A woman in white with an orange shawl stands at right holding a rudraksha mala and a folded paper. The seated man's appearance is not clearly identifiable from the image, so no specific identity is assigned. Scattered flower petals lie on the white platform.2008-01-07A 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.2008-10-04A seated figure in saffron/orange robes and a long gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling, beneath a small gold canopy. A white-clad devotee bows deeply and touches the feet of the seated figure on a white-covered platform. Behind them a large portrait backdrop shows a face in pink tones, and a stand microphone is at right. To the left, several seated men in white and orange shawls sit with hands folded, and a standing fan and colourful garlands hang on a dark curtain.2007-02-24November 05 20102010-11-05A stage at an indoor event shows a central ornate gilded throne draped with marigold and flower garlands, under a decorative canopy with orange and white fringe. A figure seated on the throne wears a red-and-gold robe and a white turban, and a woman in white kneels before him with her hands raised, while a man in saffron robes with a garland kneels beside. Attendants in white and saffron stand on the sides, two beneath patterned umbrellas, and several people in white sit on the lower steps. A white cloth covers the platform, and a decorative pillar with painted animals frames the scene. The figure on the throne appears to be a person, identified by his turban, red-gold robe and throne setting; the central figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-01-07A dim indoor hall with a raised red stage. On the right, a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears white robes, an orange-and-white sash, a white turban and a white flower garland, with hands joined in greeting. Below and in front, several devotees in white clothes lie prostrate on the red platform in full-length obeisance. Standing devotees in white and in saffron fill the left side of the room, some with palms pressed together. A red and yellow decorative tassel hangs from the wall, a kalasha-like brass vessel and offerings sit near the front, and a portrait-banner hangs at the top left. Pictured figures on the throne are a person seated rather than a clear identification.2007-05-04