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A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white draped canopy. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with multicoloured flower garlands, with red and orange flower arrangements at its base. Four people sit on striped mats before him: two in white dhotis and one in a white dhoti with a bare upper body, plus a figure in orange at left. A woman in a light blue sari sits at right beside platters of fruit and flowers, and a large orange flame-like fabric backdrop stands to the right of the throne. The setting appears to be a satsang or homa-style gathering.

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A ceremonial stage with a golden throne draped in garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers, with a gold umbrella overhead. A figure in an orange robe and orange head wrap sits on the throne with hands pressed together in prayer. Around the stage, a person in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead garland stands at left beside a large decorative cobra, several men in white dhotis kneel or bow in devotion, and two women in white saris and an orange-clad woman sit with folded hands at right beside a bright flame display. Offerings of fruit and flowers lie on the platform, and a video camera stands at the left edge.2011-07-15A photo of a ceremony under a white tent with a golden umbrella above a gilded throne draped in long garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. A man in saffron-orange robes with a saffron head covering and rudraksha-style beads sits on the throne, holding a small object with both hands. Two men stand to the right: one in orange robes with a mala, the other in white dhoti-style clothing. A man in white stands to the left beside a tall drum-like structure, and a large fire blazes at the far right. Oil lamps sit on the green floor in front of the throne. The setting suggests a temple-style ritual with a kalasha-style arrangement and an orange flag at the top left.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremony under a white tented canopy with a small golden umbrella above. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a multicoloured flower garland and red blooms. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and holds white cloth in both hands. Beside the throne, a man in orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands with hands joined in prayer, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold chain stands on the left. A figure in white sits near a striped mat on the far left, a large cobra-hooded motif stands beside the dais, and a tall fire burns at the right edge. Oil lamps line the green floor in front of the throne. Two more people in orange and a woman in a sari stand at the right.2011-07-15October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a temple-style hall, with gold trident staffs on either side. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a red and white flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace, and holds his hands in a blessing gesture. A man in white ritual dhoti with bare upper body kneels before the throne, hands raised in devotion, while a woman in an orange sari sits to the right with hands joined. Two more men in white dhotis stand at the left and right edges. Floral garlands in red, yellow, blue and white drape the throne. The backdrop shows carved temple pillars and deity murti.2010-11-05July 03 20122012-07-03 +1 copiesJuly 15 20112011-07-15Evening satsang on a raised stage with a large gold-carved throne. A man in orange-saffron robe with a garland of yellow and white flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on the throne holding a small object and speaking. Several seated devotees in white and cream sarees and white dhotis sit on a red and green patterned carpet facing him, including an elderly man in white on the left and an elderly woman in a white saree with green blouse. Floral garlands drape the throne and a floral backdrop with flower strings is behind.2012-07-03July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flower garlands and a red cushion. The central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland and long dark hair. Around the throne, a man in saffron robes with a shawl and a man in saffron kneel and bow, and an older man in a white dhoti with a gold border touches the rose petals scattered on the throne steps, while another attendant in saffron holds a brass vessel. Scattered rose petals cover the base.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Guru Purnima event. A figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste. A long multicoloured garland of white, red, yellow and green flowers hangs across his shoulders, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace. Around him, orange-robed attendants sit on the floor: one in orange with a shaved head on the left, another in orange helping at the throne, and a woman in a saffron sari on the right with hands folded. A large silver bowl and fruit sit before the throne, and a golden trident stands to the right, backed by a blue-and-white striped decorative frame with flower arrangements.2008-07-17