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A photograph of an outdoor ceremonial stage under a red and white striped tent with a patterned valance and marigold garlands hanging along the purple drapes. In the foreground, many saffron-robed monks and swamis sit on ornate gold-framed chairs and cushions; several have shaved heads and some wear orange turbans. A woman in an orange sari stands at a microphone on the left, beside a lectern draped in orange cloth, while men in white kurtas and grey shirts stand behind the stage. A white-covered table with a small object sits at the left edge of the stage. Many people are visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.

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August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09A stage event under trees with a red and teal backdrop patterned with yellow and white diamonds. A man in saffron robes with long dark hair and rudraksha mala stands at a podium draped in orange cloth, speaking into a microphone, a garland of white and pink flowers hanging on the lectern. Seated on carved wooden chairs in front are several saffron-robed monks and sannyasis, one with a shaved head and another wearing an orange turban, while standing behind them are men in white kurta-style clothing and a man in white shirt. A tall red and silver ceremonial staff stands at right. Visible people number around ten to fifteen.2007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09Outdoor stage ceremony with a purple draped backdrop hung with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Several seated figures wear saffron-orange robes. On the left, a man with voluminous curly black hair wears a saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, seated beside another figure in saffron with a long braid. Center, a man in orange with a bare chest and gold chain sits beside a bearded man in orange. At right, a bald elder in saffron and a rudraksha mala sits in front of a red and white ornate throne chair. A standing man in orange with a raised hand stands behind the group. A white draped table sits in front of them, and men in white shirts watch from the back of the stage.2007-08-09Outdoor event with saffron-robed sannyasis seated in ornate wooden chairs with red cushions before a red-and-gold ceremonial backdrop garlanded with orange marigolds. The man at right wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and a saffron robe, holding a microphone and speaking. Beside him a bald, white-bearded man in orange also holds a microphone. Further left, a long-haired younger man in orange sits with arms resting on his knees, a bearded sannyasi in orange sits between them, and a shaved-headed man in orange sits at far left. Behind them, standing onlookers in white and orange shirts watch, and a tree shades the scene. Papers and a pen lie on a white-draped table in the foreground.2007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09Outdoor stage event with a row of seated saffron-clad sannyasis on golden chairs before a dark draped backdrop hung with marigold garlands. At centre a white-bearded elder in orange robes sits on an ornate red throne, flanked by orange-robed monks. Further right, a woman in an orange sari with a red-and-saffron head covering and beaded necklaces sits beside a monk in pale saffron cloth. On the left, a figure with long dark hair wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala. A white-clothed table with a white cloth stands in front of the dais, and yellow marigold garlands drape the lower platform edge. Several standing and seated attendees in white shirts and dhotis are visible behind.2007-08-09A festive outdoor tent event with orange and white striped canopy. Several saints in saffron and orange robes sit on a raised seat, wearing yellow and orange marigold garlands. A man in the centre has a red turban, a long brown-red shawl and a rudraksha mala, smiling. Beside him a seated figure in saffron with a red-orange garment and a yellow garland smiles broadly. Behind them, standing attendants in white dhotis with gold-coloured necklaces and orange sashes hold a tall silver-topped staff. Sitting figures on the right wear orange robes and garlands. Several bald priests and devotees fill the frame, with a photographer in orange at the back.2016-04-22