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Photograph of a stage event under a silver tent canopy with a red garland border above a floral backdrop of orange, yellow and pink flowers. A man in a red turban and red garment with a white garland sits centrally on a decorated seat, while several people in white clothing gather around him, some with orange shawls. A woman in an orange sari stands at the right with her hands together. A circular portrait of an elderly saffron-clad figure is set into the flower display. Several people in white stand on either side, and a man in a white shirt stands at the left. The scene suggests a celebration on stage.

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A photograph of a festive indoor event under a silver tent canopy with red garland rings overhead. A large floral backdrop of yellow, orange and pink flowers, with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed sannyasi with white hair set in the upper centre. Beneath it, a seated figure in a pink turban, red shawl and white-and-gold garlands sits in front of the flower display, receiving devotees. Around them, people in white dhotis and kurtas and women in white saris with orange and blue borders stand close. A woman in a white sari with a long braid bows low in front of the seated figure, and a young man in white stands to the side. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly match the candidate cues, so the identity is uncertain.2007-01-01A photograph of a festive ceremony under a decorated canopy with a flower-covered backdrop of yellow, orange and green blooms and a framed portrait of a saint at the top. A seated figure in a red robe and tall orange-red turban, wearing a large white flower garland, sits on an ornate throne at the center. A devotee in white shirt and white dhoti kneels and touches the feet of the seated figure. Around them stand women in white saris and a girl in a pink outfit, and men in white with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, many with hands folded or arms at their sides. Red and white floral garlands hang from the canopy.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01Devotees in white dhotis and white and blue saris crowd a flower-decorated stage under a draped canopy. A seated figure in a red robe and red cloth sits on a gold-and-red throne heaped with garlands, while several women bend forward to touch or offer to his feet. Behind them, a large flower-garland arch frames a framed portrait of a saffron-robed sannyasi with a head covering. Some devotees wear orange shawls, and the setting appears to be a festive public celebration.2007-01-01December 17 20062006-12-17January 01 20072007-01-01December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph inside a decorated hall with a red-and-orange drape backdrop, floral garlands along the arch, and a patterned wall panel. A central figure with long curly dark hair, wearing a cream and gold-bordered sari, a green leaf garland and a saffron wrap over one shoulder, dances with arms bent and a broad smile. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts with lanyards, and a woman in white with an orange shawl, clap and dance on a floor scattered with flower petals. A white-draped bed and a carved golden panel stand at the left and back. Swamiji (probable) is the central dancer, identified by long swept-back hair, a saffron wrap and a garland, with the devotees dancing around him.2006-12-17January 01 20072007-01-01A photograph of a festive hall decorated with orange and cream draped fabric, marigold and multicolour flower garlands, and gold-trimmed columns. A long-haired man in a white dhoti with a flower garland and bangles stands centre-right, arms raised and eyes closed, while surrounding men and women in white kurtas, saris and orange shawls clap and dance. Petals cover the floor. A large gold-patterned panel stands at left.2006-12-17January 01 20072007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01