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A stage ceremony before a deep red velvet curtain and gold-framed thrones. On the left a bald man in orange robes and rudraksha mala bends forward. Centre, a man in a red-orange shawl over white holds a blue bowl and a gold-yellow cloth while a long-haired man in orange robes with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace smiles and reaches toward him. On the right a shaved-headed man in orange robes and beads extends his hands toward the bowl. Behind them a gold throne and red cushions, and a rug with floral flowers on the stage floor.

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Photograph of a ceremony on a stage before a deep red velvet curtain and ornate gold thrones. At centre, a figure with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, wearing an orange garment, stands beside a bald man in a yellow-orange shawl, who faces him. a person appears to be the figure with long hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and is labelled as such only on appearance cues. At left, an older bald man in a red-orange shawl with a gold crown-like headpiece stands next to a gold throne. At right, a bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti holds a blue tray.2013-02-03A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and velvet cushions before a plum curtain. He wears a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace and bangles, with white tripundra markings on his forehead, and smiles while extending both hands. A devotee in orange robes bends forward, palms pressed together in greeting, to offer respect. A second attendant in orange stands at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments; he is seated on the throne.2013-02-02A photograph in a carpeted hall with a golden ornate chair-back behind the group. A long-haired figure in rust-orange dhoti with gold-banded edges, wearing a heavy gold necklace and bangles, extends a folded yellow cloth to a shaven-headed monk in an orange cap and orange long robe. Several men in orange-brown robes with rudraksha malas and white tilak stand around, one holding his hands in greeting. A photographer in a green jacket stands at right. A deity murti sits in a niche at the back. The long-haired figure's appearance is consistent with a person, with long hair, gold necklace and ornate ritual dress, presenting the cloth in a welcome exchange.2014-01-08Photograph of a stage event with ornate gold throne and floral garland arrangement behind. A bearded elder in orange robes stands at left holding a small ornate box, while a man in orange robes and a red cap smiles and receives it. At right, a man in a red turban and red robe with multiple beaded malas and a flower garland applauds. Seated at left, a man with a beard wears orange robes and a gold necklace. Seated figures in orange robes sit on the right. The scene reads as a formal ceremonial presentation on a decorated dais.2015-01-13October 22 20152015-10-22 +3 copiesFebruary 08 20132013-02-08Indoor ritual scene in a hall with wooden panelling, a green wall with a gold ornate frame, and red curtains with stage lights. Several shaved-headed devotees in saffron-red dhoti and wraps with gold borders wear rudraksha malas and gold armbands. One man in front raises folded hands while another holds a small green leaf or offering. A man at right in similar red and gold clothing stands with hands at his chest. A bald figure crouches at bottom centre near a purple mat. A white-clad attendant kneels in the background, and a blue water container sits at left. Blurred foliage and a small white screen appear behind them.2014-12-28Stage photograph at a person event under a gold ornate canopy with a large floral garland arrangement of purple, yellow and red flowers behind. A bald elderly man in orange robes stands bending forward at left-centre, a man in orange robes and red turban holds a small book with a colourful cover, while a man with a red turban, long braided hair, orange-red robe and multicoloured garland extends his hand to receive it. A bearded man in orange sits in a golden chair at left, and another elderly man in orange and red sits at far right. Gold decorative panels and deity figures decorate the backdrop.2015-01-13Stage photograph at a satsang before a deep red velvet curtain and two gilded thrones with red cushions. On the right, a long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange dhoti, with a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, sweeps the orange cloth across his body as he dances; a smaller man in orange robes with a white-marked forehead stands at left with palms pressed together. Seated centrally in a red robe on a throne is an elderly man with a tonsured head and glasses. Pink flowering plants sit at the lower left and red-and-gold patterned rugs cover the floor. a person is the long-haired man in orange with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, shown in a celebratory dance.2013-02-03June 06 20142014-06-06Stage scene before deep red velvet drapes showing a satsang with a central golden throne flanked by golden lion figures, where a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace sits gesturing with his hands. Beside him on a smaller gold-and-red throne sits a second saffron-robed man wearing a crown-like headpiece. To the right, a shaved-headed saffron-clad attendant in dark glasses stands near a white chair, and another saffron-robed attendant with a mala stands further right. On the left, a white-clad priest in a dhoti and shawl holds a mala. A red-and-gold carpet lies on the glossy stage floor with flowering plants at the edge.2013-02-03 +1 copiesOctober 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copies