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A photograph of a stage in a theatre-style hall with dark purple drapes, gold swags and green-lit pillars. On a raised central platform before a gold-and-cream throne flanked by two golden lion figures, a figure in white and gold ceremonial dress sits with a pale cloth or garland. Around the platform about a dozen people in white dhotis and saris sit cross-legged, several holding brass plates, lamps or objects, and a few in orange and maroon clothing sit at the right side. Small brass vessels and a white-lit Christmas-style tree appear in the foreground. Overall this is a formal ritual or satsang scene on a stage.

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Wide view of a theatre-style stage with a raised circular platform under a pale draped valance and purple backdrop, with green uplights on the side pillars. At centre, a golden seated figure sits on a throne flanked by two golden lion statues and a floral arch of orange and white flowers. Around the platform, about a dozen seated people in white dhotis and white or red-and-white traditional garments perform a puja, with brass plates and lamps set before them. Seated figures on the right also attend. Balcony railings with red floral garlands line the sides. The figure on the throne is a statue or effigy rather than a physical person, so the seated group is the living attendance here.2012-12-22December 22 20122012-12-22A photograph of a large indoor hall with a circular raised stage and a backdrop of glowing orange and white lights. In the centre, an ornate golden-framed seat sits before a backdrop; a figure in saffron-coloured clothing is seated there, with attendants nearby. Around the stage, many people in white clothing, some in red shawls, stand and move about; a few wear white dhotis and saris. Some attendants are bending in offering or service near the seat, and small floral or ritual arrangements lie on the floor. Overhead are a cream draped valance and dark speakers beneath a starry ceiling. Seated figures appear on the stage platform area, while one person stands on the lower floor in white.2012-12-22December 22 20122012-12-22A photograph of a darshan or padapuja on a dark stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate orange-gold throne with a curved backrest, flanked by two golden lion sculptures. Around the throne sit about ten devotees on the floor in white traditional clothing, some with bare upper bodies and orange shawls, with brass plates and offerings in front of them. Purple curtains hang behind and yellow spotlights light the sides of the stage.2012-12-22December 08 20122012-12-08 +1 copiesPhoto of a large tiered theatre-style hall with a curved balcony railing and gold draped valance overhead. Hundreds of seated attendees, most dressed in white, fill the red-carpeted seats; several women wear orange and a few wear dark clothing. On a raised circular stage at right, an ornately decorated golden throne with red cushions and a draped cloth sits beside a patterned mat. The figure on the throne is too distant and small for an appearance-based identification, so the seated person is described only as an occupant of the throne. Dense crowd of over a hundred attendees visible.2012-12-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a dark stage where a figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a rounded back, flanked by two golden lion statues. The seated figure wears saffron-orange garments, a long white and red garland, and sits centred under a floral arch of white flowers. Around the stage, about a dozen people sit on the floor in white dhotis and saris, some in orange and red, holding brass plates, lamps and ritual items in a puja setting. The lighting is dim with yellow spotlights at the sides.2012-12-22December 22 20122012-12-22A stage event with a figure seated on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion sculptures, with a gold arched backdrop. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a large crown-like headpiece, and a garland of flowers, with hands raised in a teaching gesture. Around the stage, several people sit on the floor in white and cream clothing with orange-red shawls, some with hands folded in namaste. Brass oil lamps stand on the white-draped floor in front of the group, and flowers sit at the left edge. Yellow-green spotlights illuminate the dark stage. Swamiji (probable): the throned figure's crown, saffron clothing, garland and throne match the Swamiji description, so the figure is labelled as.2012-12-12December 31 20102010-12-31Photo of a large seated congregation in a theatre-style hall with a curved balcony, many attendees dressed in white with orange sashes or stoles, facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange and gold clothing sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a small platform and offering plates with red and orange items at its side. A saffron-robed attendant with a shaved head stands at the lower right near a red-and-gold rug. Approximately 100 or more seated people are visible.2012-12-09