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A stage event with a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red bindi, framed by striped and patterned hanging tassels and garlands. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair sits on an ornate gold throne under a small gold canopy, with a gold kalasha and offering trays before it. Rows of seated devotees in white and orange-saffron shawls sit on raised platforms on both sides, some with shaved heads. Red and white draped fabric hangs across the top of the stage.

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February 25 20072007-02-25February 24 20072007-02-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, a garland of flowers around the neck, speaking into a microphone on a raised stage. A large portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red bindi hangs behind the throne, flanked by tall decorative garlands and banners. Around the stage, rows of people in white and orange-saffron clothing sit with hands folded in prayer or namaste, some shaved-headed, with brass vessels and offerings placed before the throne. The setting is an indoor hall with bunting and a fan visible at the left.2007-02-24A seated figure in an orange robe with a garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, hands joined in greeting, in front of a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long hair and a red bindi. Devotees in white and orange shawls sit on the floor on both sides, many with hands joined, and a camera operator stands at the left edge. Brass and silver vessels and a lamp are set on a low platform before the throne. Colourful woven garlands with tassels hang from the walls, and dark purple drapes frame the stage. The figure on the throne matches the a person appearance cues of an orange garment and garland, so this is a person seated in person during the padukas procession event; several people sit in the hall, roughly 21 to 100 in total.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a hall with dark maroon drapes and a large printed portrait of a smiling long-haired man with a red bindi on the backdrop, framed by colourful garland-wrapped pillars. In the centre, a figure in orange robes with hands joined sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a small canopy, with a flower-filled bowl and brass vessels before the seat. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes and orange shawls face the throne on raised platforms; a bowl of flowers sits in the foreground beside small red elephant figures. Several devotees appear to be in white with orange stoles, and the setting suggests a satsang or initiation assembly.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Indoor stage event with a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red bindi, flanked by hanging garlands and colourful decorated pillars. A figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, hands pressed together in greeting, before a microphone. Several people in white clothes sit cross-legged on the stage edges, and kalasha pots with green leaves stand in front of the stage. Robe colours are orange for the central figure and white for the seated attendants.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24A stage event in a hall with a large framed portrait backdrop of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, a red bindi and a red-and-gold garland hanging on either side. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, speaking into a microphone. Several people in white clothes sit cross-legged on the stage floor, some holding small brass or gold items, with rows of potted green plants and brass kalashas in front. Striped ceremonial poles with fringed tassels frame the stage. Visible people count is about 14 and the seated figure in orange is the main speaker.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24