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A photograph of a ceremonial stage where a bearded man in orange-saffron robes and a flower garland sits on a throne-like seat under a large floral arch of red, yellow, white and green garlands, with a golden parasol above and a trident-topped structure behind. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls, women in saris of yellow, red, white and blue, and a bare-chested priest in white dhoti pay respects, some with folded hands, others bowing or offering flowers. The floor is covered with colourful striped woven mats. Given the page's description of a birthday celebration, this appears to be the honouring of a person seated on the throne, with a central figure in saffron cloth and a rudraksha-style garland.

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Photo of a stage event where a man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a red-and-white garland, sits on a throne decorated with a large multicoloured floral arch in red, yellow, green and white. Above him is a golden umbrella and a dark deity murti. Several devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and women in saris in teal, blue, yellow and pink crowd close, some with hands folded in namaskar and one reaching toward his hand. A golden trident stands at left, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits near the throne. Purple drapes form the backdrop. Probable Swamiji seated on the peetha, shown in orange robe, long hair and garland, receiving devotees.2016-12-23March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a stage event where devotees gather around a large throne decorated with a dense arch of marigold and multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-saffron shawl and a flower garland, with a dark sculpted deity murti and a golden umbrella above. Surrounding devotees include a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border and a red shawl, women in white and yellow saris and blue blouses, and an elderly man in white. A golden trident stands at left. Purple backdrop and stage lights frame the scene.2016-12-23Photograph of a devotee gathering on a red carpet before a raised golden throne draped with a white and zebra-striped cloth and backed by a large floral garland in red, yellow, purple and white. A figure seated on the throne wears saffron clothing, a long gold-beaded necklace and a bindi-style forehead mark, with long hair swept back, and holds a trident-like staff. Around him, several people in saffron robes with gold borders and white dhotis stand with palms pressed together in namaste; a woman in a saffron blouse and an older woman in white attend the scene. Video camera equipment is visible at the left and a large mural of stylised figures stands behind the stage.2013-03-10A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall. Centre, a man in an orange robe and a leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, under a gold canopy. Behind him stands a large deity murti with a crown, draped in garlands of yellow, red and orange flowers, flanked by a second garlanded murti. Around the throne, people in white dhotis and white saris attend him; a shaved-headed man in an orange robe stands at left, and a man in white bends forward near the throne. A temple-style backdrop with painted pillars surrounds the scene.2010-11-12A stage ceremony on a red and multicoloured woven runner. At centre, a figure with long dark hair and a red-orange garment sits on a raised seat, wearing a white flower garland, while a large canopy with garland decorations of yellow, red and white flowers rises behind. Around him, about ten people stand and move in white dhotis and white or gold-bordered saris, some with folded hands in namaskar. A woman in a pink blouse and yellow sari holds a brass lamp near the seat, and a man in a grey-lavender kurta stands at left. Stage lights hang above a glowing red backdrop.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Photograph of a temple-style satsang or darshan on a red-carpeted stage before a gold-framed throne backed by a large garland of marigolds and red flowers. A figure seated on the throne wears orange-saffron robes and a gold necklace. Several devotees in orange-and-gold-bordered robes and white saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, while one man in orange robes and a gold necklace stands at left with his hands raised. Two women in white also stand near a gold-carved pedestal and a small trident. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, with the orange robes, gold necklace and flower garland as cues.2013-03-10November 25 20152015-11-25A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja on a stage. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange robe and a pink-and-white flower garland, sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) backed by a large arch of red, yellow, white and green marigold garlands with a deity murti above. Devotees in orange and rust robes kneel and bend, one washing or offering flowers at his feet, while a woman in orange holds a brass vessel and another in orange supports the scene. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl gestures with an outstretched hand, and a bearded man in white dhoti stands beside him. Women in orange and pink saris stand to the right, and a golden lion-head armrest is visible on the throne. Trident-shaped brass ornaments and a red cushion complete the setting.2016-12-23March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a gold-ornate throne decorated with red cushions and floral garlands. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe and a white-and-red garland, sits on the throne while a devotee in orange kneels at his feet, touching them, scattering petals over a richly patterned cloth. Another devotee in orange kneels at left beside a brass vessel, and two women in orange saris with red borders stand at right with hands joined. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair and orange robes; the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne receiving padapuja.2008-07-17