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A stage ceremony under a canopy of stage lights. On the left, a bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-brown robes with a pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-print cloth, beside a gold parasol. Near him, a golden swing-like frame is hung with yellow and white marigold garlands and pink flowers. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts, some with gold-bordered shawls and sacred threads, stand with hands folded; a woman in a purple sari with gold border stands among them. A man in a white kurta kneels in front of the frame, and a brass plate and a red cushion sit on the colourful striped floor mat. A small silver stand is at the lower left. Light from overhead lamps and a red curtain forms the backdrop.

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December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A man seated in a swing-like seat draped with yellow and pink flower garlands wears a red-orange turban, saffron-brown robe and pink garland, with a gold-trimmed red throne and tiger-skin-patterned seat behind him. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand with folded hands; a woman in a purple sari and gold necklace stands beside them. A person lies prostrate on the striped mat in front of the swing, and a brass tray with a kalasha-like pot is nearby. The scene suggests a darshan-style reception or puja on a stage; a person seated in the swing, identified by turban, saffron robe and garlands.2016-12-12Stage event under a tent with stage lights and rigging overhead. A seated figure on a gilded throne with a red cushion and tiger-skin cloth wears an orange-brown turban, orange robes and a pink flower garland, with a golden umbrella above. Beside him a golden swing frame is decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. In front, a man in white dhoti prostrates on a colourful striped carpet. Standing devotees in white and cream dhotis and saris, one in purple with gold, press palms together in namaskar. The scene reads as a devotional reception or darshan. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person, with orange-saffron robes, turban and garland cues, but this is uncertain.2016-12-12A ceremonial scene on a stage with a gold-and-red throne decorated with a tiger-skin cushion. A seated man in a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robe, gold necklaces and a pink flower garland sits in a yellow and pink floral swing draped with marigold garlands. Opposite him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border stands with palms joined in namaskar. A woman in a purple sari with a mala stands behind, with other men in white dhotis and garlands nearby. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and a silver tray sits in front. Red curtains form the backdrop.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene with a golden throne draped in a tiger-print cloth and a gold lion figure at left. A bearded man with long hair, wearing a rust-red turban, a pink flower garland and gold ornaments, sits on a swing-like palanquin hung with yellow and white flower garlands and chains, with bare feet. Probable Swamiji (long hair, red turban, pink garland, gold necklaces and armlets) seated as the honoured figure. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border bends toward the palanquin. Women in yellow and orange saris and men in white dhotis and kurtas stand in the background, some with rudraksha malas. A colourful striped rug covers the floor.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 22 20162016-12-22Photograph of a seated man on a golden throne-like seat under a flower-decorated canopy on a stage. The seated man wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces and a rust-brown shawl, with hands resting on the armrests. A woman in a white sari with gold border bends forward with folded hands toward him, while a second woman in purple sari stands with palms joined beside a man in a white kurta and dhoti who also offers folded-hand namaskar. Garlands of yellow marigolds and pink flowers drape the canopy and throne, and a striped woven cloth covers the floor. Stage lights glow above. a person is the seated figure, identified by the crown, pink garland and gold ornaments.2016-12-12