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A photograph of a large open-air stage at a festive event, decorated with a bright yellow backdrop framed by white floral garlands and red and green motifs. At center, a figure in a white robe stands before a golden ornate canopy and a decorated throne-like seat, with a large floral arrangement in front. Around the stage, many people in white dhotis and kurtas, saffron and orange robes, and colourful saris in pink, red and purple gather and stand. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands at right near several figures in white. In the foreground, a dense crowd of devotees in white, orange and teal clothing watches, and oil lamps are lit along the stage edge. Hanging lights and a white draped ceiling frame the scene.

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January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a festive hall decorated with a yellow backdrop bordered by white garlands and red floral motifs. A central raised dais holds a large deity murti in white, flanked by flower arrangements, lit oil lamps and a kalasha. Many people in saffron, orange, red, yellow and white robes stand on and around the platform, some with hands folded. Devotees in white and saffron crowd the foreground, and a figure in saffron and white stands near the dais.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A stage decorated with yellow fabric, bordered arches in red, white and green, and flower garlands hosts a ceremony. A tall man with long dark hair and a white garland stands centrally before an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a canopy, behind a small table. Around him, women in orange, red and yellow saris and men in white and red dhotis stand in a line, some with hands folded. A brass oil lamp stands at left and flower arrangements fill the stage front. Audience members in the foreground are seen from behind. Light fixtures hang overhead.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A large crowd of devotees gathers in front of a raised stage under a white tent canopy at an evening celebration. The stage has a bright yellow backdrop with painted red, blue and white arches and floral motifs, and a golden deity-style ornament above. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand in rows on the stage, while a figure in white and gold sits centrally on a decorated seat behind a bank of flowers. Women in colourful saris and men in white kurtas and orange shawls stand around the stage, and a balloon cluster hangs at the upper right. Spotlights hang from the tent ceiling. The crowd in the foreground is largely seen from behind.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A festive stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red and white scrollwork. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white ceremonial garment with a flower garland, sits on a gilded throne with a golden canopy at the centre. Around him, women in saffron and white saris and men in orange and yellow robes stand close, many with hands raised or pressed in greeting. Floral arrangements and a brass lamp stand at the front of the stage. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, with long hair, a flower garland and ornate white clothing, surrounded by devotees in saffron and orange attire during a birthday celebration.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a festive stage decorated with yellow flower garlands and red-and-white floral borders under a white tent canopy. At the centre, a seated figure with long dark hair wears an ornate gold-and-white garment and holds an open book, with a gold crown-like canopy above. A flower-decked altar table in front holds offerings and a framed photo. To the right, several people in yellow, orange and teal clothing dance and raise their arms, some holding colourful balloons. On the left, a line of women and girls in saris, salwar and orange shawls stand watching. The seated figure appears to be a printed or statue-like image rather than a clearly identifiable living person, so identification is uncertain.2009-01-01