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A photograph of a ceremony on a raised red-carpeted stage in a hall with blue draped curtains. Behind the stage stands a decorated ornamental seat with a red cushion, framed by a white flower garland with multicoloured strands and a golden canopy. Two standing men in saffron-orange robes stand at the front of the stage; one has long dark hair and the other wears a gold necklace and orange shawl. A seated figure in white garments sits at the centre, with rows of young people in white and orange clothing seated to the left. Brass pots, bananas, coconuts and palm fronds are arranged along the stage edge, and a microphone stands nearby. The scene suggests a satsang or puja setting.

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A stage ceremony in an indoor hall with dark blue draped backdrop and red curtain at right. Centre stage a decorated throne-like seat with floral garlands in yellow, orange and red, a red cushion and a small canopy above. Several men in orange and saffron robes stand on the red-carpeted steps; one holds a metal pot or kalasha while another, in orange, stands at right holding a brass tray. Seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls line the left side, with potted palms, fruit offerings and brass vessels on the stage edge. Two people in white stand at far right near a camera operator.2008-01-01A photograph of a ritual on a raised stage with a red-carpeted platform in front of a blue curtain. A decorated deity murti or seated figure sits under an ornate golden canopy, framed by flower garlands in orange, yellow and pink. A row of about twelve young men in white kurtas with orange shawls sits at left on the stage, with plant pots and fruit offerings in front of them. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe stands at the deity with a hand raised, while a second orange-clad man stands beside him. At right, a man in orange holds a woven basket of offerings and two women in red and orange saris stand nearby, with a man in white holding a camera at the far right. The scene looks like a puja or abhishekam with offerings.2008-01-01A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a flower-decorated throne with a red heart-shaped backrest and a golden canopy, hands joined in namaskar before a microphone on a stage. A man in white clothes sits on the red-draped stage in front, and rows of young people in white and orange clothing sit on the left and right. Garlands of white jasmine and multicoloured flowers decorate the throne, and woven baskets with green leaves and coconuts sit on the stage floor. Blue curtains hang behind. Candidate appearance matches a probable Swamiji by saffron robe, long hair and ornate throne, so swamiji is marked probable.2008-01-01A stage event where a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a flower-garlanded throne with a small golden canopy and a red cushioned seat, speaking into a microphone. Below the throne, a man in white clothing sits on the stage with a bowl of coconuts before him. Rows of people in white and orange clothes sit on both sides of the platform, several with brass and woven pots holding offerings. A blue curtain forms the backdrop with a dark red curtain at right. The seated speaker wears saffron robes and long hair swept back, a visible cue consistent with a person in a seated satsang role.2008-01-01A stage ceremony in a hall with blue curtains and maroon drapes. A large deity murti is decorated with white flower garlands and purple-and-yellow strands, with a red velvet backdrop behind it. On the left, a seated man in white clothing and an orange shawl sits on the red-draped stage near a microphone stand. Several women in orange and saffron garments sit on the stage. A standing woman in an orange dress with long dark curly hair faces away, and beside her a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands. Fruits, coconuts and a brass kalasha lie on the stage, with potted plants and a fan at the right edge.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes speaks into a microphone on a stage, seated on a red-cushioned throne decorated with white flower garlands and marigold strings in yellow, orange, purple and green. A golden canopy with a finial sits above the throne, with a small framed image on the backrest. In front, a row of people in white and orange clothing sit on the stage floor facing the speaker, including a man in white with glasses and a man in orange with a beaded necklace on the left, and a woman in white and orange at right. Brass lamps and offering plates with flowers sit on the red-draped stage edge. Blue curtains form the backdrop.2008-01-01A stage ceremony with a deity murti or ornate seat under a golden canopy, draped and garlanded with white and multicoloured flower garlands. A man in long hair and orange robes stands at left reaching toward the canopy, while another attendant in orange holds a tray and offerings at right. Seated in front, rows of men in white silk attire with orange sashes and flower garlands sit before brass pots, banana-leaf and coconut offerings, fruit, and a potted palm. A standing fan and a blue backdrop complete the scene. Possibly a Jayanti or abhishekam ritual; a person cues are the long hair and orange robes of the standing man, but his face is not visible enough to confirm.2008-01-01A stage event with a seated speaker on an ornate throne decorated with white flower garlands and a gold canopy, wearing orange robes and holding a microphone. Beside and below him, a row of young men in white kurtas with orange shawls and garlands sit on a red platform, with brass kalasha pots, coconuts, potted palms and a small table fan nearby. A man in white clothes and another in orange robes with rudraksha mala sit in the front row. Blue and red curtains form the backdrop, and a person's dark hair is visible at the lower left edge.2008-01-01A stage event with a dark blue curtain backdrop and red stage platform. A figure in orange robes sits centrally on an ornate throne canopy decorated with white flowers and multicoloured garlands, with a microphone in front. Brass kalasha pots and small offering vessels sit on the platform, and a potted palm stands at the right edge. Seated on the stage on either side are rows of young people in white and orange clothing, several in orange shawls, along with a figure in white garments near the centre-left. A printed copyright line appears at the lower right. a person appearance is uncertain; the seated centre figure in orange is a candidate but the appearance cues are insufficient.2008-01-01A photograph of a stage event with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate silver throne decorated with a white and red canopy and a garland of marigolds and colourful flowers. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe, with a red cushion behind. Before the throne, a man in a white dhoti and saffron shawl sits cross-legged, and a saffron-robed monk sits beside him. Two rows of young people in white and saffron clothing and flower garlands sit on either side of the stage, with brass pots and a scattered bed of yellow petals on the red stage platform, and a blue curtain behind.2008-01-01February 24 20072007-02-24