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A photograph of a celebratory stage under a pink and white draped canopy with foil heart balloons. A figure seated on a gilded throne with red upholstery and a large red and yellow flower garland sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a golden crown and white garment. Around the throne, a group of devotees in saffron and orange robes with maroon borders sit on the red carpet with their backs to the camera, while women in orange and one in magenta and red sit facing the throne, with offering trays and floral arrangements nearby. a person candidate is recognizable by the crown and seated throne setting, with the ornate saffron-orange clothing of the devotees around him.

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A photograph of a ceremony at a decorated stage with a yellow flower-covered backdrop and a golden throne-like seat. A figure seated on the throne wears a red garment and a gold crown, with hands pressed together in namaste; the figure's identity is not established by appearance. In front, many people in saffron-orange robes sit on red carpet in rows, several with shaved or bare heads and some with long hair, facing the throne. Along the right, a woman in an orange sari with glasses sits among flower arrangements, silver bowls of fruit, a brass lamp and a pot. Pink draped fabric, colourful balloons and garland-decorated pillars surround the tent. Gold elephant statues flank the stage.2009-01-01A photograph of an outdoor ceremonial stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands, a rainbow-striped floral backdrop and a golden canopy. A man in red robes with a white shawl sits on a red-cushioned throne, hands pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. Around the dais, saffron-robed men and women sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer, some wearing rudraksha malas. Brass oil lamps, fruit, flower petals and bowls of offerings are arranged along the front of the stage.2009-01-01A photograph inside a decorated tent at an ashram event. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden canopy, wearing an orange robe and a crown-like headpiece, with long hair and a garland, holds his palms together in namaste. Garlands of white, yellow and red flowers adorn the throne and a gold lion-footed stand. Before him, devotees in orange robes sit on a white cloth on red carpet, with trays of fruit, apples, oranges and sweets. A man in orange cloth to the left holds a ceremonial staff. Behind, women in orange saris sit and a uniformed attendant stands near brass lamps.2008-01-01A figure seated on an ornate gilded throne under a tented pavilion, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a red garment and a white garland, with a small gold crown on the head. The throne is framed by a large floral arch of yellow marigolds and red and green flower garlands, with a gold umbrella overhead. In front, a row of seated people in saffron and orange robes with red shawls sit on a red carpet among brass pots, fruits and offerings, while a brass trident stands at the right beside flower arrangements and gold and red balloons. A small golden elephant figure sits at the lower left. Around ten people in orange and saffron clothing are visible, including a shaved-headed man in saffron.2009-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A festive outdoor stage under a white tent at a birthday celebration, decorated with a large yellow floral backdrop, red-and-white arched frame and marigold garlands draped along the platform edge. A seated man in a red and white robe with a gold crown and gold necklace sits on an ornate throne with his palms pressed together in greeting. Around him, several devotees in saffron and orange robes sit in rows, some holding ceremonial staffs and others with hands joined in prayer, while women in saffron saris sit to the right. Brass and silver ritual vessels and offering plates sit on the platform in front of the throne, with marigolds and flower petals scattered across the stage.2009-01-01A photograph of a festive stage under a white tent during a celebration. A central figure seated on an ornate throne with a red-and-gold cushioned seat, wearing a red garment with white dhoti-style drapery and a gold necklace, joins his palms in greeting. A golden umbrella hangs above him, and the backdrop is a large yellow floral arch edged with multicoloured garlands and white-and-red scrollwork. Around the base of the stage, several men in saffron and orange robes sit with folded hands or attend to offerings, while women in orange and maroon saris sit to the right. Marigold garlands and yellow flower decorations line the platform, with brass-coloured lamps and fruit offerings placed on the stage.2009-01-01A seated figure on an ornate golden throne in a floral-decorated pavilion, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with a large red and white flower garland and a gold necklace. The throne is framed by a rainbow-coloured arch of red, yellow, green and purple flowers and a yellow marigold backdrop. In front, several people in saffron and orange robes sit on the floor: a young man with a gold necklace offers and arranges items on a tray, while others with folded hands sit nearby. Two women in saffron and red saris sit to the right, one holding a plate, and brass lamps and fruit, marigolds and flower offerings are arranged on the ground. Seven people are visible, with several saffron-clad devotees and the seated figure on the throne receiving the ritual.2009-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large yellow flower backdrop with a white and green striped border and a golden umbrella above. He wears a red flower garland, a white dhoti-style cloth, a long gold-and-bead necklace, and a peacock-feather crown, with hands pressed together in namaskar. Several devotees in saffron-orange robes sit before him, some with hands folded in prayer, and brass and silver vessels, fruit, flower petals and marigold garlands lie on the floor in front. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally on the throne, wearing a peacock-feather crown and rudraksha-style gold necklace, with the appearance cues matching the page's description of the central figure.2009-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor ceremonial stage under a white tent canopy at a birthday celebration. A central figure sits on an ornate throne draped with red and multicoloured garlands, a golden parasol above, wearing a white and red garment and a turban-style head covering with hands folded in greeting. Around the throne a golden-yellow backdrop and a large striped decorative arch frame the scene. Seated on the stage to the left are several people in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas, hands in anjali mudra. A brass trident stands at right beside a bouquet of white lilies and flowers, and offering plates with food sit on the stage floor. a person is seated on the throne, as the appearance cues of the ornate red-and-white seat and saffron-clad attendants suggest, though the face is not clearly visible.2009-01-01A seated figure in white dhoti and shawl sits on a gold throne beneath a golden umbrella and a gold crown with a peacock feather, wearing a red and white garland and gold chains, hands pressed together in namaste. The throne is framed by an arch of yellow marigolds with red, green and purple flower rows. In front, orange-robed devotees sit in prayer: two men at left with gold necklaces and folded hands, a woman at right in orange with glasses, and another woman in orange at center right. Silver and brass ritual vessels, fruit, and marigold garlands fill the foreground on a tented stage.2009-01-01