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A photograph of an initiation stage inside a red and brown tent. A large golden decorative tree hangs above a framed relief of a seated deity murti, with a red-topped altar in front. Many people in white dhotis and white kurtas, several with red or orange shawls and sashes, stand in lines or bend forward on the red-carpeted stage. Among them are women in pink, teal and white saris and salwar kameez. A dark monitor sits at the lower left edge. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so the scene shows devotees and participants at the stage.

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A photograph inside a large draped tent with a red-and-gold canopy and red side walls, showing a red-carpeted stage. A crowd of devotees and officials gathers around a raised shrine with a gold-leaf tree overhead and an ornate carved throne-like backdrop behind a deity murti in a pink-toned niche. Several people in white dhoti-style clothing with red-bordered waist cloths stand near the front, a uniformed officer with a rifle stands at left, and women in saris and shawls, some in red, move forward with hands folded or outstretched. Nobody clearly matches the page's a person reference with visible cues, so the central figure is not shown.2016-04-27April 28 20162016-04-28A photo of a ceremony on a raised stage under a draped orange-red tent canopy with stage lights. A seated figure in red garments and a dark head covering sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat with gold-tasseled canopy above and a golden floral arrangement overhead. Flanking the throne are tall pillars wrapped in red fabric topped with trident-shaped finials. Around the stage, about twenty-two people in white dhotis and shawls, many with red or saffron shawls, stand and sit holding sheets of paper and reciting, while a few women in red and white saris sit near the throne. Red carpet covers the stage floor.2016-05-21A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a brown draped tent canopy with a golden floral chandelier-style decoration overhead. A large bronze-toned relief of a multi-armed deity murti is set on a gold-and-red throne-like backdrop behind a red-and-gold stage. Many people in white dhotis and shawls, some in saffron and red, stand in a line along the stage in an orderly ritual queue. One person in a pink outfit and another in a teal sari stand near the centre facing the murti. A microphone stand is visible at the left edge of the stage.2016-05-06A photograph of a stage event under a tent with a gold-draped canopy. Behind the stage hangs a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity murti with red and orange figures in a colourful folk style. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing with a red cushion sits on a gilded throne in the centre, with a red carpet in front. Around him stand several people: a shaved-headed man in orange robes on the left, men in white dhotis with gold borders, a young boy in a red shirt, and women in red and pink saris holding a microphone. Standing on the right is a figure in a red-and-orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Several people in white and red saris stand near the throne. Appearance cues for the seated figure are not sufficient to confirm identity, so the role is described as a seated figure on a throne.2016-04-28A photograph of a staged ritual on a raised red-and-white platform under a gold draped tent canopy. Several people in white dhotis and white or cream sarees with gold borders and red shoulder cloths stand around a golden throne-like seat and a large gold kalasha-style vessel in front of a gilded carved backdrop with a deity murti in relief. Some people hold items near the vessel while others look on. A tripod-mounted camera stands at left, and a speaker sits on the stage. Gold garlands hang above the backdrop. The scene appears to be a puja or darshan setup.2016-05-04January 05 20182018-01-05Wide photo of a ceremonial stage under a draped red-and-maroon tent canopy at an outdoor event. A seated figure in red and gold sits on an ornate gilded throne with a golden canopy above, flanked by tall trident-topped pillars draped in pink and red. Lines of people in white dhotis and shawls stand on both sides holding papers, several with red and orange sashes; one has a red turban, and a few women in white saris and red stoles stand to the right. Seated attendants in red and teal sit near the throne base.2016-05-21Stage photograph of a ceremony in an indoor hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised golden throne-like seat at centre, with a red-and-orange patterned rug before it. Behind is a large backdrop of a banyan tree. Around them, a line of people in white kurtas, white dhotis and yellow garments stand on the platform, some in pastel saris and salwar kameez; a man in grey jacket stands near the centre. A large brass or silver vessel sits at the front edge of the stage. Red side panels flank the backdrop. The scene is a stage-based satsang or darshan, with the seated figure in saffron the focus. a person: the seated figure wears saffron/orange robes and sits centrally on a raised throne, a presentation associated with the page's subject, though the face and details are too small to confirm.2009-12-10December 02 20162016-12-02A photograph of a stage event under a white tent with stage lights and a large blue backdrop showing a starry sky. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland sits centrally on a golden-red throne in front of a dark stone sculpture of a deity murti with a crown. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand and kneel, one man in a red shirt bends forward toward the seated figure, and women in saris and salwar kameez stand in a row to the right, some in white and orange. A trident and tall ceremonial staffs stand near the stage edge.2016-12-02November 19 20092009-11-19