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Photograph of a stage performance in a theatre with dark maroon curtains. On a raised red-draped platform, a group of young men in white kurtas and cream dhotis with orange shawls sit in rows. At centre, a figure in orange clothing with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece sits behind a microphone stand, with an orange garland and a rudraksha-style necklace. Another man in white sits to the right with a large pale instrument. A potted palm sits at the front edge of the stage, scattered petals lie on the red cloth, and audience heads are visible in the foreground.

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December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of an evening stage programme with a central seated figure in orange robes and long dark hair, seated on a raised red-draped platform before a dark curtain. Around him, about two dozen young men in white kurtas with orange shawls sit on the stage and in front, some holding small objects, with a microphone stand and a tall ceremonial staff nearby. Potted palms flank the stage, and petals are scattered on the red steps. Seated audience members are visible in the lower foreground, their heads silhouetted against the lit stage.2007-12-25A stage performance at a night event in front of a dark purple curtain, with a red-draped platform decorated with scattered petals. A central figure with long dark hair and a crown-like band sits cross-legged, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over orange clothing, speaking into a microphone and gesturing with a raised hand. Around him, about two dozen young men and women sit in rows in white kurtas and orange shawls, many with orange scarves draped over their shoulders. Potted palms frame the stage edges, and a row of audience members' heads and shoulders is visible in the foreground.2007-12-25A stage performance with a seated central figure in an orange robe and orange shawl, with long dark hair, seated on a raised red platform before a microphone stand, holding a stringed instrument across the lap. Around him, young men in white kurtas with orange shawls sit on the stage floor, several with orange sashes and some with hands raised or playing. Red carpet covers the platform, with scattered petals and small potted plants at the edges. The audience sits in the foreground, partially visible, and a dark purple curtain forms the backdrop.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25Photograph of a stage event during a youth programme. A seated central figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron shawl sits on a red-draped platform, holding a small blue object, with a microphone stand and an ornate garland-like necklace in view. Around him, a large group of young men in white kurtas and white dhotis, many wearing orange shawls, sit on the stage and in the back rows. Potted palms flank the stage, scattered petals lie on the red steps, and a dark curtain forms the backdrop. Audience members are partially visible in the lower foreground. The scene is dimly lit with a warm stage glow.2007-12-25A photograph of a stage performance with a group seated on a raised red-draped platform before a dark curtain. Many men in white kurta-style clothes with orange shawls sit in rows. At centre, a figure in an orange robe with long dark hair sits cross-legged holding a ritual object, with a metal stand and a small brass vessel nearby. Potted palms flank the stage and scattered petals cover the red platform. Audience members are seen at the bottom edge, seated and watching. Devotees in white and orange sit in a satsang-style gathering.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25Photograph of a stage event with a seated group of men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls, seated on a raised stage with a dark maroon curtain backdrop and palm plants at the sides. In the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long swept-back hair sits on a red-draped low platform before a small metal stand, with a brass object and flowers placed in front. A large audience of people in white clothing, many with white headbands, sits in the foreground facing the stage. The scene reads as a ritual or satsang gathering. Cues for the central figure are limited to saffron clothing and long hair, so identity is uncertain.2007-12-25A photograph of a group of young men and women seated and standing on a red-draped stage in front of a dark blue curtain. Many wear white kurta-style clothes with orange saffron shawls. In the centre, a figure in orange robes and beaded necklaces sits cross-legged holding a microphone, with a long decorated stick across their lap. A blue and green item lies on the stage, and small plants flank the platform with scattered petals on the floor. The scene appears to be a satsang or group chanting performance, and the central figure's appearance has several cues, orange clothing and malas, consistent with a person but this is uncertain.2007-12-25