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An outdoor ceremonial scene under a decorated canopy with banana leaves, garlands and bunting. A person in a long orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl stands facing an older man in a white dhoti and white shirt, their hands clasped together. Nearby, saffron-robed men wear rudraksha malas and gold pendants, and a man in white with a gold-bordered cloth and gold necklace sits on the red carpet. Golden trident staffs and a decorated peetha or throne-like backdrop with flower garlands frame the central exchange.

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A festival stage with a red carpet, a zebra-striped seat with a rainbow-coloured halo backdrop, and golden tridents on either side. A central figure in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and a red-and-white garland, stands before the seat with bare feet. To the right, a man in a white shirt and glasses holds out a folded gold-bordered cloth, while a saffron-robed attendant with a gold necklace and orange shawl stands nearby. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and gold necklace kneels beside a tall brass trident, and other people in orange garments and ornate canopy decorations surround the stage. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a garland, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A festive outdoor celebration under a decorated canopy with orange and white fabric and floral garlands. A central standing figure with long dark swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace and bangles, raising one arm beside a ceremonial trident-like staff. Around him, devotees in orange and saffron robes, white dhotis and gold chains hold ceremonial staffs and tridents on a red carpet. A kneeling man in white with gold trim holds a staff. An ornate empty throne with zebra-striped upholstery and floral decoration stands behind. Colourful banana leaves, marigold garlands and a painted backdrop complete the scene.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor procession at a temple-like event with colourful ornamental umbrellas and decorated poles overhead. A smiling man with long dark hair and an orange turban, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, reaches toward a white jasmine garland held by a young man in white and orange. Nearby, men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk among devotees. In the lower right, a large offering basket is heaped with yellow marigolds, white flowers and a red cloth, with banana leaves beside it. A man in orange at right looks toward the camera with a red tilak on his forehead. Palm trees and a small structure appear behind.2006-12-31December 20 20112011-12-20December 30th 20072007-12-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a festival tent with red and white draping, where a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a flower garland stands at the centre holding a tall golden trident-topped staff. Around them devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls gather on a red carpet, some with hands folded. A woman in a white sari with an orange shawl holds a decorated metal vessel at the right edge. Behind them a tall painted pillar with geometric patterns and a golden ornamental pole stand near white curtains, with golden urns and decorated ceremonial items nearby. a person (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, garland, trident staff) is the central figure, surrounded by about a dozen or more visible people.2007-01-01December 20 20112011-12-20