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A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Brahmotsavam celebration. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron kurta and orange dhoti kneels on a red cushion on a low golden step before a gold-and-red throne (peetha) draped with yellow, purple and white garlands and a carved golden lion-armed backrest. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward with folded hands toward him. Behind them, a younger man in an orange robe stands beside a green-lit backdrop with a white dove cutout. At right, a woman in a white sari with orange border stands near a wooden pillar. At far left, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala holds a red bag. The stage is decorated with greenery and marigold garlands.

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December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of a stage during a celebration. A figure with long dark hair and a saffron-orange kurta with gold embroidery stands with palms pressed together before an ornate gold throne (simhasana) decorated with yellow and red garlands and white jasmine strands, with a golden kalasha-like canopy above. A man in a cream shirt and white dhoti with gold border holds a red-covered object toward him. Behind them an orange-robed attendant stands near the throne. Flowers, a wooden pillar and a green-lit backdrop with decorative emblems complete the scene. Two more people in traditional white attire stand at the right edge. Figure with long hair appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and the throne setting.2008-12-28 +1 copiesA photograph on a stage at a Brahmotsavam celebration. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron kurta and dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and white jasmine strands, with a gold kalasha-style canopy above. The seated figure has hands raised to the face in a gesture of reverence. A man in a cream shirt and white dhoti with gold border bows forward and offers a red folder with both hands. Behind them, a backdrop shows an Om symbol and a white dove, and a standing attendant in orange and a man in green kurta stand at right. A carved wooden pillar and red floral garland hang at the side.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph on a stage at an event. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron kurta and orange dhoti stands on a low gold footstool before an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and white jasmine, with a gold-embellished lion-armed seat and a hanging golden canopy above. The figure extends a red cloth toward a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti with gold border, who reaches to receive it. Another person in orange stands behind, and a man in a grey-green kurta and white dhoti stands at right. Behind them hang a dark curtain, a wooden pillar with a flower garland, and a backdrop with a dove motif and Om symbol. Two a person candidates are not established by any named caption here; the figure on the footstool has long hair and saffron clothing, a probable candidate, while the throne and garland setting are present.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A figure with long dark hair in a peach-orange kurta and orange dhoti stands with palms pressed together on a raised golden platform before an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with red cushions and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. A man in a grey shirt and white dhoti bows forward while offering a red-wrapped gift or cloth. Behind them a person in orange clothing stands near a carved wooden pedestal, and two people in white stand at the right edge beside a dark curtain and a green-lit stage backdrop. The figure in orange has long hair and a distinctive peach kurta with orange shawl; these cues are consistent with a person presence receiving a devotee's offering on the throne.2008-12-28A stage event in front of a gold throne (peetha) decorated with yellow, purple and white garlands and a gold-framed backdrop. A long-haired figure in an orange silk kurta with gold trim stands on a gold-legged footstool and extends a hand to bless a man in white kurta and white dhoti who bows with folded hands. Beside them a bearded man in orange robes holds a red folder, and at left another bearded man in orange stands near the edge. A gold kalasha-style lamp and a brass lamp stand on the stage, with dark curtains and a wooden cabinet at right.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28