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A stage ceremony in a hall with blue curtains and maroon drapes. A large deity murti is decorated with white flower garlands and purple-and-yellow strands, with a red velvet backdrop behind it. On the left, a seated man in white clothing and an orange shawl sits on the red-draped stage near a microphone stand. Several women in orange and saffron garments sit on the stage. A standing woman in an orange dress with long dark curly hair faces away, and beside her a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands. Fruits, coconuts and a brass kalasha lie on the stage, with potted plants and a fan at the right edge.

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A photograph of a ceremony on a raised red-carpeted stage in a hall with blue draped curtains. Behind the stage stands a decorated ornamental seat with a red cushion, framed by a white flower garland with multicoloured strands and a golden canopy. Two standing men in saffron-orange robes stand at the front of the stage; one has long dark hair and the other wears a gold necklace and orange shawl. A seated figure in white garments sits at the centre, with rows of young people in white and orange clothing seated to the left. Brass pots, bananas, coconuts and palm fronds are arranged along the stage edge, and a microphone stands nearby. The scene suggests a satsang or puja setting.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a flower-decorated throne with a red heart-shaped backrest and a golden canopy, hands joined in namaskar before a microphone on a stage. A man in white clothes sits on the red-draped stage in front, and rows of young people in white and orange clothing sit on the left and right. Garlands of white jasmine and multicoloured flowers decorate the throne, and woven baskets with green leaves and coconuts sit on the stage floor. Blue curtains hang behind. Candidate appearance matches a probable Swamiji by saffron robe, long hair and ornate throne, so swamiji is marked probable.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01February 24 20072007-02-24January 01 20082008-01-01Photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage in a hall. A standing man in saffron robes with a flower garland and sandals gestures toward a seated group. Several rows of seated men in orange robes, some with rudraksha malas, sit on a green mat holding long wooden staffs with orange pennants. Behind them stands an ornate golden throne-like seat with a canopy, lion figures and white jasmine garlands with red flowers, backed by red and pink draped fabric. Seated women in white saris with gold borders, hair in braids, sit at the right near brass vessels, coconuts, a plate of flowers and an orange cloth. Offering plates and a kalasha-style vessel rest on the floor in front.2006-12-28A stage ceremony with a deity murti or ornate seat under a golden canopy, draped and garlanded with white and multicoloured flower garlands. A man in long hair and orange robes stands at left reaching toward the canopy, while another attendant in orange holds a tray and offerings at right. Seated in front, rows of men in white silk attire with orange sashes and flower garlands sit before brass pots, banana-leaf and coconut offerings, fruit, and a potted palm. A standing fan and a blue backdrop complete the scene. Possibly a Jayanti or abhishekam ritual; a person cues are the long hair and orange robes of the standing man, but his face is not visible enough to confirm.2008-01-01July 29 20072007-07-29A stage event where a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a flower-garlanded throne with a small golden canopy and a red cushioned seat, speaking into a microphone. Below the throne, a man in white clothing sits on the stage with a bowl of coconuts before him. Rows of people in white and orange clothes sit on both sides of the platform, several with brass and woven pots holding offerings. A blue curtain forms the backdrop with a dark red curtain at right. The seated speaker wears saffron robes and long hair swept back, a visible cue consistent with a person in a seated satsang role.2008-01-01A photograph of a stage at an indoor hall with a flower-decorated throne-like seat. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair holds a microphone and gestures while speaking to devotees. A man in white with an orange shawl kneels to the left of the stage, and in the foreground a man with long hair in white clothes and an orange shawl faces the stage from behind. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower left, a maroon curtain hangs behind, and the throne is draped with garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers. Those present appear to be a few people, not a large crowd.2007-07-29Photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall. A standing man in an orange robe with a long white and multicoloured flower garland and long dark hair faces a seated group. Behind him, a row of men in orange robes sit cross-legged on a blue mat, several holding long wooden staffs with orange cloth. On the right, women in white saris with long braids sit on the floor. Before them lie a silver plate with coconuts, flowers, a brass lamp and bowls, and an orange cloth. Behind is a red-cushioned throne draped with white and red garlands, under a golden canopy, with pink and blue drapes and a red curtain. Several people, identities not established.2006-12-28