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A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and roses in orange, red and yellow, with white jasmine flower arrangements at the base. Two white carved thrones with red velvet cushions sit side by side. On the right, a seated figure wears a rust-red robe, a reddish-brown turban, layered gold and bead necklaces, a white shawl with an Indian tricolour border, and gestures outward with one hand. On the left, a standing man in white kurta and white dhoti wears a lavender-purple shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, holding his hands together. A red flag stands behind the thrones, and a framed painted deity figure appears in the background.

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July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a satsang, densely decorated with marigolds, yellow and orange flower garlands and white blossoms. Two red velvet thrones with silver-carved frames stand side by side. On the left, an older man in white kurta and pants with a dark patterned shawl bows toward the seat. On the right, a man in a maroon-red robe with a matching rust-orange turban and a white shawl gestures toward the other throne. Between them stands a gold-draped table with a small flag, and a painted figure in the background, with the words 'a person' applied to the right-hand figure's distinctive orange turban, long hair and shawl. A large framed image of a seated figure and a flag appear behind the thrones; the scene is purple-lit with framed pictures on the walls.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A decorated stage with marigold and flower garlands framing two white-and-red ornate thrones. On the right, a man in a maroon-brown robe, a saffron-red turban, layered gold and bead necklaces and a white shawl sits on a throne with bare feet. On the left, an older bald man in a white kurta-style outfit and a purple shawl sits on a second throne. Between them stands a yellow flower-draped table with flower vases and a small offering tray. Behind them are orange and red flags, a large framed deity image on a golden backdrop, and white floral arrangements at the front of the stage. Pink and purple lights illuminate the hall.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A photograph of a ceremonial exchange on a stage decorated with dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers. A bald older man in a white kurta and white dhoti, wearing a purple silk shawl with gold border, smiles and reaches forward to receive a white shawl with a small Indian flag from a figure in a rust-brown robe with a matching rust-brown turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and a feather. The turbaned figure has long dreadlocked hair and a bare upper chest. Two ornate white-and-red cushioned chairs flank them, and a gold-covered table with a vase stands between. Decorative lions and floral arches frame the scene. The turbaned figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of distinctive ceremonial turban, long hair and saffron-toned clothing, shown here in an in_person ceremonial greeting.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09A festive stage decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers frames a seated gathering. On the right, a man in a rust-red turban, rust-red robe, white shawl and heavy gold necklace sits on a white and red throne, seemingly smiling. On the left, a bald man in a purple shawl and white clothes holds a microphone and speaks while seated on a matching throne. A framed portrait of a bearded saint in orange with rudraksha beads hangs behind them, flanked by saffron and red flags. Vases of white flowers and a golden draped table with flower arrangements sit in front. Two people are visible.2017-07-09July 09 20172017-07-09Photo of a stage decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, a yellow flower-covered table in the centre, and a tall red-and-white pillar at right. Two men sit on ornate silver-and-red thrones. On the left, an older man in white trousers and shirt with a lavender shawl speaks into a handheld microphone. On the right, a man wearing a rust-brown turban, a rust-brown robe, a white shawl and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace smiles. Behind them stand a saffron flag and small national flags. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the right has a turban, ceremonial gold necklace and saffron/ornate clothing, and sits on the honoured throne as the event's host.2017-07-09