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Night outdoor stage under a canopy of red and orange pennants and a decorated umbrella. A seated figure on a dark throne-like seat wears orange robes, long dark hair, rudraksha beads and carries a trident beside him, surrounded by garlands and a brass pot with yellow flower offerings and fruit. Three seated monks in saffron robes sit to the right in front of a golden shrine and a deity murti decorated with flowers. A standing person in white clothing is at the far right edge. Gold tinsel and garlands decorate the backdrop.

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Night-time outdoor satsang on a raised stage under a decorated canopy strung with red and yellow flags. A seated figure on an ornate throne-like seat, flanked by garlands of marigolds and tall brass stands, wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala and gestures as if speaking. Several monks in orange robes sit cross-legged on the stage floor to the right, beside a gilded deity murti on a small altar. A shimmering red-gold backdrop, fruit offerings and a white cloth sit in the foreground.2005-07-21July 21 20052005-07-21Night-time outdoor stage at an ashram in saffron and red tones. On the left, a figure with long dark hair in an orange robe sits on a raised ornate throne-like seat draped in flower garlands, holding a silver trident-like staff and a bowl of fruit nearby. A silver-framed deity murti stands in a golden shrine niche at the centre. Two saffron-robed attendants kneel and sit on the right near the shrine, with a third robed figure beside them. A red-and-gold brocade backdrop and strings of red flags hang overhead, with a white cloth-covered table in the foreground.2005-07-21July 21 20052005-07-21December 28 20062006-12-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne-like seat (peetha) decorated with white jasmine garlands and a canopy above, set before a draped stage with pink and blue cloth and a painted night backdrop. The seated figure wears orange-saffron robes, multicoloured flower garlands and a mala around the neck, and sits with head tilted down. Several people in orange-saffron clothing sit or kneel on the floor in the foreground, one leaning forward toward the seat. Ceremonial poles with orange tassels stand at the sides and a colourful embroidered banner hangs at left. Darkened setting suggests evening darshan.2006-12-28November 09 20112011-11-09Photo of a ceremonial initiation event on a raised stage draped in red, maroon and blue cloth. A figure with long dark hair in an orange robe sits on a golden throne-like seat under a gold canopy, decorated with white jasmine and red-and-yellow flower garlands, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. Seated before him on the floor are several people in orange robes, including a young man in an orange shawl who holds papers and pays attention to the seated figure. Long bamboo poles with orange tassels stand around the stage. Below, women and girls in white and orange sit with their backs to the camera, and a tray of flowers, coconut and offerings lies on a teal cloth. A man in white stands at the back left. The scene suggests a deeksha or initiation ceremony at a temple-style hall.2006-12-28Night outdoor satsang on a stage under a multicoloured fringed canopy with red, white, yellow, blue and green tassels. A figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe with a fringed shawl and a rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with a maroon cushion. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, seated as honoured speaker). Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in saffron robe and rudraksha beads stands at left, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti stands at the edge in the foreground. A brass tray with offerings sits at lower right. Behind the throne hangs a banner with a world map and Tamil text, with a sign reading Dhyanapeetham-related satsang. Floral and bead-like string decorations edge the canopy.2011-11-09A seated speaker in orange robes, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, talks into a microphone from a patterned cushioned seat on a low stage. Behind her hangs a white cloth with red stripes and a gold-fringed red and white banner, and a silver trident leans against the backdrop. Men in white and orange sit cross-legged on a green mat to her left, and a row of listeners in orange and white clothing fills the foreground. A floor lamp glows at left. a person appearance is not clearly established from the visible cues, so the speaker is described by role and the candidate is left uncertain.2006-06-04Night outdoor event on stone steps under a large multicoloured fringed canopy. At centre, a bearded man with long dark hair wears a rust-brown robe and a pink-and-white flower garland, holding a tall golden trident-topped staff upright while raising one hand and smiling from a red-draped seat. Beside him, a man in an orange robe sits on a cushion with a brass staff, and a man in a yellow shawl sits further right. Seated devotees in orange, red and white line the steps; one on the right wears a rudraksha mala and bare upper body. Golden lion-shaped seats, lamps and a decorated umbrella frame the dais. Night lights and string decorations fill the background.2016-12-23 +2 copiesOutdoor evening gathering at dusk where a person seated on a leopard-print cushioned seat speaks into a microphone on a stand, under a red and green embroidered parasol with tassels. The central figure wears orange robes, a long white and beaded necklace, and a red forehead mark, with long dark hair. Around them, many seated people in orange and saffron robes and orange caps listen, including a figure in the foreground seen from behind with long hair. A camera on a tripod is visible at left, and onlookers stand on rooftops and a terrace in the background against a blue dusk sky. a person is the central speaker, identified by long swept hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, seated as a teacher giving a discourse to devotees.2006-05-22