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A photograph of a stage at a Gurupoornima-style devotional event. At the centre, a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, in front of a decorated backdrop with white scalloped panels and a black curtain. Devotees in white and cream clothing, including women in white saris with gold borders, stand and gather around the throne. One devotee in white holds a tray. A figure in an orange robe stands to the left, and a seated child in white with an orange sash sits near the throne. Several people in white stand at the sides of the stage, and a woman in a white sari with gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at the lower right.

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July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a Gurupoornima celebration inside a decorated hall with an ornate white-and-red arched backdrop. A seated figure in a saffron/orange robe sits on a golden throne-like seat beneath a gold canopy, with a red cushion and draped cloth. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris stand and kneel around the platform, some bowing and offering things, with a woman in saffron robes standing beside the seat. Audience members in white sit on plastic chairs in the foreground, and a woman in a light blue sari stands at right. a person: the seated figure wears saffron/orange robes and sits centrally on the throne, matching the page's Gurupoornima context, though the face is not clear enough to confirm.2008-07-17Devotees in white and saffron stand around an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with a gold backrest, flower garlands in red, orange and yellow, and a gold canopy with a silver-patterned backdrop. A man in saffron shawl and orange-hued clothing sits centrally on the throne area while women in white saris and men in white kurtas gather closely, some with folded hands, and a cameraman films at right. Several people in white and saffron offer respect around the seat during a ceremonial gathering.2008-07-17Devotees in white dhotis and saris crowd around a central figure seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat under a richly decorated stage canopy with white and silver embellishments and garlands. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with long dark hair. Several men in white kurtas and orange shawls, along with women in white saris and a girl in a light blue top, surround the throne, some offering or receiving something. A video camera on a tripod is visible at right, and the stage is draped in red and gold decor.2008-07-17Photograph of a crowded stage at a Gurupoornima celebration, with a large ornate golden throne (peetha) at centre framed by a decorated white-and-orange arch with red and yellow pillars. A figure in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the throne, while devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, and women in white and coloured saris, crowd around, some offering pineapples in the foreground. A cameraman films from the right. Approximately 30 people are visible.2008-07-17A stage ceremony on a raised red platform beneath an ornate golden throne with a white and gold arched canopy decorated with flowers. A central figure with long dark hair wears orange-saffron robes and a garland, seated on the throne while a woman in a white sari with orange border and a man in white clothes with orange shawl attend, offering garlands and flowers. Scattered rose petals cover the rug. Around them stand a group of women and children in white, orange and blue outfits, several wearing orange shawls, watching the ritual. a person: the seated central figure shows cues of long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with a garland, but the appearance is uncertain from this view.2008-07-17A photograph of a stage event with a large ornate golden throne decorated with a golden canopy and red cushions, framed by green lighting and strings of flower garlands. Several devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in orange and yellow shawls, stand along the stage. A man in white bows low at the base of the throne steps, and a woman in white stands nearby. Scattered flower petals cover the floor, and a girl in white kneels in the foreground.2008-12-25July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage with a golden throne (peetha) decorated with a golden canopy and marigold garlands, set against a green-lit backdrop with white floral streamers. A central figure in orange robes sits on the throne, while a woman in a white sari with red border stands before him. Around the stage, a line of devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis stand with hands folded, some in orange and blue. Scattered flower petals cover the floor in the foreground, and a woman in red and white stands at the lower right. The scene suggests a darshan or welcoming ceremony.2008-12-25July 17 20082008-07-17