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Indoor photo of a ceremonial stage on a ship-like venue with a warm, lit backdrop of golden fairy lights. On the right, a seated woman in a golden-yellow sari with a long pink and white flower garland sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a raised backrest, hands folded and smiling. Beside her a bald man in a rust-orange dhoti stands at a wooden lectern or stand. A line of men in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, several in cream kurta, and one in an orange scarf, walk or stand in a queue toward the stage, some with palms pressed together in greeting. Others in white stand along the left railing area. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a stage with warm amber lights and a glowing curtain behind. A line of devotees in white kurtas and white dhotis stands at left with palms pressed together in anjali, several wearing orange or red shawls and lanyards. On the right, a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a garland of white and pink flowers sits on an ornate wooden peetha-style throne with a decorated cushion. A shaved-headed man in an orange-red dhoti and bare upper body leans forward and offers something at the throne, while a woman in white with a long braid stands at far right with hands raised. A patterned carpet lies at the foot of the throne and a stage speaker is in the foreground.2012-12-21December 21 20122012-12-21Indoor event on a cruise-ship-style lounge stage with red carpet and a balcony rail above. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head wears an orange-saffron dhoti-style cloth, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a shoulder bag, carrying a coil of blue cable beside a black tripod-mounted video camera. Behind him, about a dozen men and boys in white kurtas, white dhotis and white shirts stand in a line with hands folded in namaste or resting at their sides; one wears an orange-red sash and garland. A black stage monitor speaker sits at the front edge of the stage. Overall a ceremonial satsang-style gathering with people in white ritual attire.2012-12-21A photograph of a darshan line on a wooden stage, with marigold garlands and small oil lamps hung on a tan backdrop. A seated figure in a red-and-gold garment and orange-red shawl sits on a gold-and-white throne with floral decoration, while a man in a white shirt bends forward toward them. Beside the throne, a person in an orange robe stands, and another attendant in orange and white stands nearby. Devotees in white, yellow and pink saris and kurtas queue along the left side, and more people stand in the foreground at right, some holding bags. The scene shows a devotional darshan on a stage.2009-02-14December 22 20122012-12-22Wide photograph of a theatre-style hall with a stage lit in yellow-green light and a cream curtain behind it. On the stage, a robed figure in orange sits on a raised golden-backed seat, flanked by other seated figures in white and orange; flowers stand on a small table in front. In the foreground, rows of audience members in white and red shawls sit on red seats, a camera operator in an orange robe stands to the right, and a cameraman's tripod and monitor are visible. Several dozen people are visible in total.2012-12-12A photograph of a stage event in an indoor hall with a large backdrop showing a rocky hillside landscape with a temple. A golden ornate throne-like seat with lion figures stands at center, where a seated figure in orange-red robes wearing a red and white flower garland receives attention. Around the stage, devotees stand and kneel: a man in a white shirt holds a camera on a tripod at left, a kneeling person in grey and a woman in a white sari kneel near the seat, a woman in a white and gold sari stands, and a young girl in pink and a child in blue stand among the group. A silver trident stands beside the throne. A man in a teal shirt and red shawl sits in the foreground. A golden kalasha-like ornament and potted plants frame the scene.2014-07-27July 19 20152015-07-19September 23 20162016-09-23A stage event photograph in a hall with a painted backdrop of a large red rose, swirling vine motifs and scattered red petals. At centre a seated figure in orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, a garland around the neck and a rudraksha mala, with purple flower vases on either side. Seated to the left on a white couch are several people in orange and saffron robes. Standing at right, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a microphone and speaks, beside a woman in a cream sari with red border, and a woman in a deep red sari with a mala. Another person in white stands at far left. The stage has a red draped skirt and gold carved pillars.2015-05-27A photograph of a wedding ritual on a stage in a large hall with tiered balcony seating. A woman in an orange-saffron sari and a man in a white kurta with a red-and-white garland walk toward each other holding hands, while a man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands at right. Seated devotees in white and red clothing and garlands sit on a white mat around offering trays of fruit, flowers and brass items. A projected screen at right shows a black-and-white portrait of a bearded figure, and a gold-and-striped-clad seated figure occupies the left foreground. Two orange-clad men are visible at the left edge.2012-12-20July 19 20152015-07-19