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A photograph of a stage event with a large golden throne in the centre, set before a backdrop of a large banyan tree with spreading branches. A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on the throne, while a man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward toward them. Around them, a line of devotees stands on the stage: men in white shirts and dhotis, one with a yellow shawl, and women in white, pink, blue and multicoloured saris, some with yellow shawls. A seated man in white with a yellow shawl sits at the lower left of the stage holding papers. Dark blue curtains hang behind, with red and pale fabric panels at the sides.

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A stage event before a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiered crown-like top, a red cushion beneath. Devotees stand in a line on both sides: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in white, green and orange saris, some with yellow shawls. A man in a striped shirt and a man in a checked shirt bow with folded hands toward the throne. Seated volunteers in white with yellow scarves sit at the front edge, and a white candle stands on a small wooden stand at right.2009-11-19December 07 20092009-12-07November 19 20092009-11-19December 03 20092009-12-03A stage event before a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, surrounded by devotees. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, stand around the throne; women in white, pink and red saris stand to the right, and a few people sit on the stage edge in the lower corners. A simple gold-and-blue banner hangs above. The setting suggests a welcoming ceremony at a temple programme, with devotees gathered in reverence.2009-11-19A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a gilded throne on a raised red-tiled platform inside a thatched-roof hall, with a large photographic backdrop of a banyan tree behind and red-gold banners on either side. A line of about twelve devotees in white, cream and yellow shawls, and in saffron, stands along both sides of the dais, some reaching out or receiving blessings. Two seated volunteers in white with yellow shawls sit at the lower front, one holding a book. The scene reads as darshan at a convention hall.2010-01-31A stage scene with a large painted backdrop of a massive banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A figure in orange robes sits on a gold-and-red throne on a red carpet, while a line of devotees in white dhotis and yellow shawls stands before him, one man in a multicoloured track jacket reaching toward him. Red-and-gold panels frame the stage. In the foreground a woman in a pink sari kneels at the edge of the platform, and a man in white sits on the lower step beside a silver ritual vessel. The setting suggests a darshan or padha pooja gathering, with people offering respect to the seated figure.2009-12-07July 25 20092009-07-25November 19 20092009-11-19A photograph of a stage set with a backdrop of a large banyan tree and an ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha) at centre. A person in orange robes sits on the throne with another standing figure in orange next to them, while a man in a dark shirt bends forward toward the seated figure. On the left, a man in white dhoti stands beside a figure in orange, and women in white saris with yellow shawls stand on the right. Several people in white with yellow shawls sit on the lower stage steps at the front, and an elderly woman in green sari stands at the right edge. Red and orange painted stage panels frame the set under dark drapes. a person (unsure) may be the seated figure in orange on the throne, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm.2009-11-19December 07 20092009-12-07A photograph of a stage event with a large golden throne draped in red cushions and garlanded with red flowers, set against a painted backdrop of a huge banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a dark shawl sits on the throne, with a person candidate showing long hair and saffron clothing. Devotees in white and cream saris and white shirts approach the stage, several carrying small children; some bow or kneel near the platform edge. Two white-clad attendants stand beside the throne and a person in orange robes stands at the right. Two cooling units flank the stage, and blue and yellow draped tables with flower garlands sit in the foreground among seated and standing onlookers.2009-08-06