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A photograph of a devotional gathering in an ornate hall. A figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned throne on a raised platform, centred under a canopy with arches and pink floral patterned panels. Several people in white garments stand around the platform, some holding offerings, and a man in a white shirt stands beside the throne. Seated devotees in white and yellow fill the foreground, and gold bells hang on the pillars. Cream and gold drapery frames the scene. The seated figure in orange has distinctive saffron clothing and is on a throne, consistent with the page's reference to a person for the central figure.

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A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage draped in cream and maroon fabric, with ornate pillared canopies and a red floral backdrop. Seated centrally on a cushioned throne is a figure in an orange-saffron robe. A man in white kurta stands before the throne, facing it with hands together, while another man in white stands beside him. Along both sides of the stage, many people in white dhotis and saris stand in rows, and a large seated audience in white fills the foreground. Brass lamps flank the stage, and ceiling fans hang above. This appears to be a padha-pooja ceremony honouring the seated figure.2009-08-25August 25 20092009-08-25Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in an ornate pavilion with red and gold patterned backdrop, arched canopies, and yellow drapes. A central figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne, surrounded by flower garlands. Attendants in white ritual clothes stand on the raised platform, one kneeling figure in white leans forward near the seated person. Many seated devotees in white and yellow clothes fill the foreground, a cameraman stands on the left stage edge, and a ceiling fan and hanging bells decorate the space.2009-08-25Photograph of a large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees dressed in white, seen from behind and the side. On a raised stage with an ornate pink and gold arched backdrop, a central seated figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat amid flowers. Standing beside him, a figure in orange robes and another in white stand near attendants in white clothing. Above, hanging decorative banners in yellow and blue with geometric patterns and ceiling fans are visible. a person appears seated on the throne in orange robes, with a sannyasi-style orange-clad attendant standing near him.2009-08-25A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands in a red and gold ceremonial stage setting. A devotee in white clothing bows low with head touching the throne's base in a paada pooja, while another white-clad attendant stands beside the throne. Gold-and-yellow drapes frame the stage, and a crowd of many seated devotees fills the foreground.2009-08-25August 25 20092009-08-25August 25 20092009-08-25A stage at an indoor hall with a dark blue curtain and red valance, framed by a floral garland arch with a decorated throne-like seat in the centre. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the raised seat, flanked by people in white and orange garments who stand and attend around the platform. Audience members sit in rows on the floor in the foreground, many in white. A ceiling fan and stage lights are visible. The scene suggests a formal satsang or program session, with attendants in white dhotis and sarees near the peetha.2009-11-17August 25 20092009-08-25December 05 20092009-12-05A photograph of a staged ceremony on a blue-carpeted platform before an ornate white and gold backdrop with pink diamond-patterned panels, framed by a garland of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. A central figure with long dark hair and a white garment sits on a red cushioned seat, with a white-clad devotee and a woman in an orange shawl kneeling before him. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in white saris, orange shawls and a blue sari stand or kneel, some holding offerings. Orange and white flower petals scatter the floor and decorative flower swags hang on the backdrop. A pedestal fan stands at the left edge.2006-12-17Photo of a stage event in a hall with a dark red velvet backdrop. A seated man in an orange turban and saffron garments with a rudraksha mala sits at centre on a golden throne-like seat under a gold canopy, receiving devotees. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in saffron robes, approach and bow or offer respects. Behind them stands a large ornate gold arch decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, housing a deity murti. A golden lion-shaped pillar is at left. Red carpet covers the stage floor.2015-11-22