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A stage ceremony where a bearded man in a rust-orange and brown robe with a saffron-orange turban sits cross-legged on a low platform beneath a garland-draped golden canopy, wearing a pink flower garland and ornate necklaces. Beside him stands a gilded throne with lion and tiger motifs, draped with a tiger-striped cloth. To the right, several devotees with folded hands stand in white dhotis and shawls, and women in purple and golden-brown silk saris stand in prayer. Yellow and orange cushions rest on the platform, and a brass lamp stand and bright stage lights frame the scene against deep red drapes.

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A stage ceremony with a man seated on a gold-carved throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, wearing a rust-red turban, a red-brown robe, a pink flower garland and gold bangles. Beside him hangs a swing-like canopy of yellow and white marigold garlands strung on gold chains. Behind him, a row of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a purple sari, a younger woman in a purple and gold sari, and men in white dhotis and cream shawls with rudraksha-style necklaces, plus women in cream and gold saris. A silver tray and a small red-cushioned stool sit in front. The seated man has long hair and a beard, with distinctive garlands and a red-and-gold robe, consistent with a person in a ceremonial role.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 22 20162016-12-22Photograph of a ceremonial stage at an ashram hall with deep red velvet drapes. Two golden lion-armed thrones sit side by side on a raised platform; on the left a long-bearded elder in saffron robes sits on a red-cushioned throne, and on the right a long-haired figure in saffron and orange clothing with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on the other throne, garlanded with orange-and-white flower garlands. A man in white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch the head of the seated figure on the right. Behind them a golden arched frame holds a deity murti decorated with marigold and red garlands. Other attendants in saffron and a woman in a white-and-gold sari stand nearby, and red and maroon carpets cover the floor. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace on the seated figure receiving the blessing.2013-11-06December 12 20162016-12-12A ceremonial stage scene at a temple-like setting. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe and red turban, with a long beard and many garlands including a pink flower garland, sits on a gilded throne-like seat with a tiger-skin cover and lion figures, beneath a flower-decorated canopy. Before him, a man in white dhoti with gold border kneels and extends his hands in worship. Behind, several devotees stand with folded palms, including a woman in purple and a woman in a gold and magenta sari. A large dark deity murti decorated with garlands stands at left against red drapery. Several figures are visible in the frame.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 22 20162016-12-22A ceremonial stage scene with a gold throne draped in a tiger-print cloth and a golden lion figure beside it. A seated man in a rust-red robe and matching turban wears pink and white garlands and is positioned under a floral-decorated swing-like canopy hung with gold chains. In front, a woman in a yellow sari bows and offers her hands toward him, while a woman in a purple sari and several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas stand with palms joined in the background. Yellow and orange cushions and a silver tray with offerings sit on a colourful woven rug.2016-12-12December 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 22 20162016-12-22