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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a gilded lion-armrest throne in the centre, flanked by a golden seat on the right and a garlanded deity murti on the left. A bearded man with long white hair and beard sits on the central throne wearing saffron-orange robes and holding a long staff. To his right, a person with long hair tied back wears an orange-red garment and sits on the gold throne. Standing beside the murti, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Another shaved-headed attendant in orange stands near the central throne. The murti is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Deep red velvet drapes hang behind the stage, and red and patterned rugs cover the white floor. A man in white stands at the far left edge.

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November 06 20132013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06Stage event in a hall with a maroon velvet drape behind. Two gilded thrones with lion-form arms and red cushions sit side by side. On the left throne sits an elderly bearded man with long white hair in an orange robe and white garland. On the right throne sits a younger man in an orange-brown robe and garland, seated with a hand near his face. A standing man in an orange robe and dhoti speaks at a clear acrylic podium on the right. Behind the thrones stands a gilded deity murti of a seated figure on a golden bull mount, draped in red and orange flower garlands, with a second garlanded figure beside it. Red and patterned carpets cover the platform and a white fan stands at the front.2013-11-06Two gilded thrones with lion-figure armrests stand on a stage before deep red velvet drapes. On the left, an elderly bearded man with a shaved head wears saffron-orange robes, a garland of marigolds and red flowers, and sits with hands raised near his face. On the right, a younger man with long dark hair tied up, wearing a brown-red garment, sits on a gold throne with a garland and a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat. A seated attendant in brown-orange robes sits on the floor between the thrones. Red and patterned rugs cover the stage floor.2013-11-06Photo of a stage with two ornate gold thrones on red-and-gold carpets before a maroon velvet curtain. On the left throne sits an elderly bearded man in orange robes holding a long staff, and on the right throne sits a younger man with his hair pulled back, wearing an orange-brown garment with a gold border. To the left stands a decorated deity murti with a bull (nandi) figure, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands. Two people are visible seated on thrones.2013-11-06A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, carved lion-shaped armrests and garlands of white and pink flowers, holding a small ritual object in both hands. Beside the throne, a woman in orange robes with a maroon border stands, and a shaved-headed young man in orange sits on the platform near a gilded pot. In front are fruit, flower arrangements and silver ritual vessels, with a decorated colourful backdrop and a dark curtain behind. The setting suggests a Gurupoornima celebration with a guru puja. Three people are visible.2008-07-17Indoor ceremonial stage with deep red velvet drapes. On the left, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands beside a saffron-robed man. A large gilded throne framed by red and yellow marigold garlands holds deity murtis. A man in white shirt and white dhoti bows toward a central seated figure in saffron clothing on a red-cushioned gilded seat with a lion-head armrest. On the right, a seated figure in saffron robes with garlands and gold bangles rests on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. A saffron-robed man stands between the central seats. Red Persian-style carpets cover the floor, with a gold-painted low stool in front.2013-11-06May 18 20162016-05-18September 13 20162016-09-13 +1 copiesNovember 06 20132013-11-06Indoor audience in a richly decorated hall with red and gold drapes and a patterned wall. A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne wears an orange turban, orange-saffron robes with gold trim, a long beaded mala and a gold pendant, and holds printed papers. Opposite, two elderly saffron-robed sannyasis sit on an orange upholstered gold-framed sofa; one has a white beard. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti with gold border, a red sash and beaded mala with gold pendant stands with folded hands. Striped woven mats and an orange floor cloth lie on the floor. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the turban, saffron robes and ceremonial gold necklace.2015-09-16 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26