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A group photograph on a stage decorated with a backdrop of painted symbols including a crescent moon, a Shiva lingam-style three-striped emblem, a trident, a damaru drum and a dove, with a gold and yellow canopy above a throne. Seven men stand in a row. The central man wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, and stands beside the throne. Those on either side wear white or cream dhotis and shirts, grey and pink garments, and rudraksha malas, and each holds a red folder. Green stage lighting and marigold garlands frame the scene.

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December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28Eight men stand in a row on a stage before a decorated backdrop with painted Shiva symbols including a crescent moon, trident, drum and dove. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron kurta and orange shawl with a gold-bordered dhoti and a gold necklace, standing before a golden throne-like seat decorated with yellow and orange garlands and a green-and-gold canopy. Flanking him, the other men wear white or cream dhotis and shirts and rudraksha malas, several holding red folders. Gold-and-green stage lighting frames the scene, with ornate wooden pillars at either side.2008-12-28Photograph of a group of seven men posing on a stage in front of a backdrop with painted Shiva symbols, including a crescent moon, three horizontal lines, a trident, a damaru drum and a bird. A central man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl with a gold necklace stands before a floral canopy and throne, flanked by men in white dhotis and mundus and red-and-orange kurtas, several holding red folders. Green stage lighting and wooden pillars frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears saffron/orange ornate clothing, a gold necklace and long hair, with a throne-like seat behind him.2008-12-28A group photograph on a decorated stage with a green-lit backdrop painted with Shiva-related motifs including a trident, damaru drum, crescent moon, tilak mark and a dove. A central figure stands before a throne canopy decorated with yellow and white flowers and garlands, wearing an orange and gold dhoti with a matching orange shawl, a gold necklace and a mala. Flanking him stand seven men in white dhotis and mostly white or pastel kurtas, many wearing rudraksha malas and holding red cloth bundles. Ornate wooden pillars frame the stage.2008-12-28Eight men stand in a row on a stage in front of a decorated backdrop with painted Shiva-themed motifs including a crescent moon, trident, damaru drum and a white dove, plus a green-lit ornate canopy with white and yellow flower garlands. Seven men flank the centre; most wear white dhotis, sacred threads or red rudraksha malas, and several hold red folders. The central figure wears a long orange-saffron kurta with gold embroidery, an orange shawl and gold necklaces, and sits on a gold throne-like chair beneath the floral canopy. Brass lamps and garlanded pillars frame the stage.2008-12-28May 21 20142014-05-21December 25 20082008-12-25April 04 20132013-04-04May 21 20142014-05-21A seated figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, a red cushioned seat and a gold trident-style backdrop, framed by a large pink lotus and crescent motif on a stage with purple lighting. The seated figure wears a red cap, an orange-red garment and a marigold garland. Around the throne stand about fifteen people: on the left, several in saffron/orange robes, including one holding papers and a man in white with a microphone; on the right, men in white kurta and dhoti clothing holding small yellow cloth bags. The scene resembles a formal felicitation or satsang with dignitaries presenting gifts.2014-05-21May 21 20142014-05-21