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A group photograph on a stage at an ashram event. A central seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne beneath a decorated canopy. Behind is a large portrait backdrop of a long-haired man with a stylised face. Around the throne, thirty or more people in white dhotis and white kurtas or saris, many wearing rudraksha malas, stand and kneel in rows, with some in orange. Brass vessels, fruit, and flowers sit on a red cloth in the foreground, and garlands hang on the stage edges.

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December 27 20062006-12-27A large group photograph on a raised stage in a hall decorated with garlands. A central figure sits on an ornate silver-and-white canopied throne, wearing an orange robe with a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala. Around the throne, dozens of people in white dhotis, white sarees and white shirts sit and stand in rows, several in orange sashes and some wearing rudraksha malas. A large backdrop shows a close-up of a smiling face, with decorative pillars at the sides and a red and gold cloth draped over the stage edge. Brass vessels and a fruit offering sit on the stage in front of the throne.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A group photograph on a stage draped with a large backdrop showing a close-up of a smiling face. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall canopy and a garland of white flowers, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a garland. Around him, about two dozen devotees in white ritual clothing stand and sit in rows, many wearing rudraksha malas; several women wear white saris with gold borders. A brass vessel and a bowl stand on the red-draped dais, and white plastic chairs sit at the front corners. Garlands hang along the platform edge.2006-12-27A group photograph on a stage with a seated figure in the centre on an ornate throne with a flower-garlanded canopy. The seated person wears orange robes and a red-orange shawl, with a large garland of white flowers around the neck, and holds one hand raised. Around them, about two dozen people stand in rows in white kurtas and dhotis or white saris, many wearing orange shawls, some with rudraksha or bead necklaces. A low red and cream patterned platform, a silver bowl with fruit and flower-strewn steps sit in front. Behind them hangs a large backdrop with a printed face, and ceremonial garlands decorate the sides. White plastic chairs frame the right and left edges of the stage.2006-12-27A group photograph on a stage decorated with flower garlands and a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man with long hair. A central figure sits on an ornate flower-covered throne with a golden canopy, wearing an orange-saffron robe with a red and gold garland, hands folded in greeting. Around and in front of him, about two dozen people in white clothes and white dhotis or saris, many wearing rudraksha malas, sit and stand with palms pressed together, while a few women in white saris with gold borders are seated on a red-draped platform. A kalasha-like brass vessel and fruit offering sit on the platform. The scene reads as a satsang or pada puja style gathering.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A group photograph on a raised stage with a red-and-maroon backdrop and a large portrait above. Around him stand about twenty devotees: men and women in white dhoti or saree with orange shawls, several with rudraksha malas. A patterned red carpet, a silver kalasha-style vessel and a fruit bowl sit at the front, with garlands along the stage edge and white plastic chairs in the foreground.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A group photograph on a stage with a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man with white hair and a white beard. A seated figure in the centre wears an orange-red saffron garment and sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy and garland decorations. Around them, about two dozen people in white and cream clothes stand and sit on a red-and-patterned mat, several with hands in anjali or namaste, some wearing rudraksha malas. A brass pot and a bowl of fruit sit on the mat. Garlanded pillars with colourful tassels frame the stage, and white plastic chairs stand at the front.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27