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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a floral garland arch, wearing a red turban, a red shawl over the shoulders, an orange-and-yellow dhoti-style garment with a green border, and a gold necklace. Before the throne, several devotees sit on the floor: a man in white kurta, a woman in white sari, a woman in a pale green sari, a woman in an orange sari, and a woman in orange-patterned clothing. A brass oil lamp stands at each side of the stage, and a woman at right holds a small lit lamp. Behind the stage is a blue sky backdrop with a carved statue and a parrot figure. The English banner text reads Navaratri Brahmotsava. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: the swept-back hair, red turban, gold necklaces and saffron-toned robes match the page's cues.

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October 05 20112011-10-05A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat, decorated with a garland of red roses, yellow and white flowers. He wears a red turban, a red and orange shawl draped over his shoulder, white dhoti, a gold necklace and a saffron-red wrap, with gold bangles on his wrists. a person is indicated by the throne, the ceremonial red and gold attire and the turban-and-necklace presentation. In front of the throne, a figure in white and light-blue clothing, seen from behind, faces him beside a brass multi-tiered oil lamp lit with many flames. Behind them a large backdrop shows a sunset over water with the words Dasara 2011 Navaratri Brahmotsava and a painted deity face with a jewelled golden crown and red-and-gold adornment on the right. Flower petals and offerings lie at the base of the throne.2011-10-03October 05 20112011-10-05November 01 20112011-11-01September 28 20112011-09-28A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and a gold canopy with hanging leaf ornaments. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders, a rudraksha mala necklace, and a red-and-white vertical mark on his forehead, with hands resting in his lap. A matching orange-draped figure is a presiding Swamiji (probable) on the peetha: the long hair, ornate saffron clothing and rudraksha mala are visible cues. Golden oil lamps with lit flames and orange and red flower arrangements flank the throne. In front, a golden base holds flower offerings and pink lotus blooms, with incense sticks and a silver plate of offerings. Around the platform, several women in white saris with yellow shawls and a shaven-headed man in white ritual dress sit facing the throne, seen from behind. A backdrop depicts a temple gopuram-style archway with deity imagery.2011-02-02October 03 20112011-10-03A seated man in a golden ornate throne with a red cushion and garland of marigolds and red flowers, wearing a yellow turban, green and yellow silk garment with a yellow shawl, smiling and barefoot. Behind him a large banner titled Dasara Navaratri Brahmotsava with a large deity murti of a goddess in a gold crown and red-and-white garments. Brass oil lamps flank the right side of the stage. Appearance alone does not establish a person, so the identity remains unsure.2011-09-28A seated figure in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a large painted temple backdrop with pillars and deity figures. Devotees in white and cream clothes sit on the floor with hands joined in namaskar, some wearing green and yellow shawls. Brass plates with fruit and offerings rest on a rug before the throne. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan setting. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with distinctive rudraksha adornments, which is consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable).2010-10-20A seated man in a red dhoti-style wrap and red shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, wearing a long garland of yellow flowers and a red tilak on his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Seated on the floor before the throne are several young devotees in white ritual cloth, some with shaved heads and white sacred threads, and women in white saris with pink and yellow borders, facing him with trays of flowers, fruit and lamps in front. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a painted backdrop shows temple pillars and standing figures. The setting suggests a satsang-style gathering with a seated teacher and attendees. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a red robe and a flower garland, and sits on a gold throne, consistent with the page's note of his presence.2011-01-25October 27 20102010-10-27 +1 copiesA stage set for a ceremony with an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat and a golden canopy at centre. A man with long dark hair, wearing a red garment and a beaded necklace of orange-red beads, sits on the throne with hands resting in his lap. Before him on an orange cloth sit several people in white ritual clothes: a man in white dhoti, women in white saris with yellow and pink borders, and seated devotees. At left a man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace sits beside a microphone stand and a small table. Brass oil lamps stand on each side, and a large backdrop shows a painted temple gateway with pillars and sculpted figures. Dark blue curtains frame the stage.2011-01-25