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A photograph of a seated figure on a decorated throne-like seat (peetha) at the front of a stage, framed by a large garland of white and multicolour flowers and a silver canopy. The seated person wears saffron-orange robes and a gold-trimmed cloth, speaking into a microphone. Around them, seated devotees in orange and white clothes face the stage. A standing man on the left in white clothes with an orange shawl holds a long ceremonial staff with orange pennants, and several other staffs with orange flags stand around the dais. Behind is a blue draped cloth, a red curtain and a painted banner. Readable overlay text at the bottom right reads a copyright line.

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Photograph of a ceremony on a stage decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and red-and-orange floral strings. A person in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate red-cushioned throne, smiling and gesturing toward a man in a white shirt who stands before the stage. Another person in orange sits in the foreground with their back to the camera. Behind them, a row of saint-like figures in saffron robes hold tall bamboo staffs with orange pennants. A large orange canopy hangs at top right against a cream wall. The scene resembles a formal darshan or honouring event.2006-07-11A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a decorated stage. A figure with long dark hair and a bare upper body wears an orange garment and a multi-strand flower garland, seated on a gilded throne beneath a golden canopy. Behind him hang red and blue draped cloths and a dark backdrop. Around the throne, several people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, some holding long wooden staffs with orange tassels, while others in white clothes and white head coverings sit or stand nearby. Several women with braided hair in white and pink saris sit in the foreground. A cameraman in white stands at the left. Small offerings and flower petals lie on the stage, and a framed portrait hangs on the left wall. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange clothing and a garland, seated on the throne as the central figure.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, a white jasmine garland and a marigold garland with red and yellow flowers draped over the shoulders, and a microphone in front. a person is seated centrally, appearing to address the gathering. Around him are a crowd of people, several in saffron clothing, and the foreground shows heads and shoulders of seated devotees. Behind the throne hang red-and-white floral garlands and a large red cushion, with a blue and cream draped cloth and bamboo poles with orange tassels framing the scene.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, draped in white and multicolour flower garlands, with a gold canopy above. A microphone stand stands before him. Several people in saffron robes sit on the floor in front of the throne, some with hands folded, and others in white sit cross-legged in the foreground with long braided hair. Tall bamboo-like poles topped with saffron cloth stand to the left, and a man in white with a camera stands at the far left. Behind the throne hang blue and pink draped fabrics and a red curtain with a patterned banner.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28Photo of a ceremony on a raised stage draped with blue and pink cloth and a maroon backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing long white and orange flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala. Seated before him, a row of saffron-robed men and white-clad women sit on the floor, many with long braided hair, some holding small offerings. A man in white stands at left with a camera, and several standing figures in white and orange are visible at the back. Brass pots, marigold petals and small offerings lie on a teal cloth in the foreground, and a tall ornate canopy hangs above the throne.2006-12-28A photograph of a seated man in an orange robe on a golden throne (peetha) heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange, red and yellow flowers. He wears a long multicolour garland of white, blue, pink and green flowers and smiles while resting one hand on the throne's armrest. Behind him are blue and pink draped cloths and tall bamboo poles with orange bows. Seated on the floor in front are several people in orange robes, including young boys and a woman in white at the right edge. A microphone stands at the side. A man in the throne photo with a visible orange-robed sannyasi-style appearance and long hair has a probable identity cue of distinctive hair and orange clothing, so the appearance-based label applies.2006-12-28