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Wide photo of a ceremonial stage under a draped red-and-maroon tent canopy at an outdoor event. A seated figure in red and gold sits on an ornate gilded throne with a golden canopy above, flanked by tall trident-topped pillars draped in pink and red. Lines of people in white dhotis and shawls stand on both sides holding papers, several with red and orange sashes; one has a red turban, and a few women in white saris and red stoles stand to the right. Seated attendants in red and teal sit near the throne base.

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A photo of a ceremony on a raised stage under a draped orange-red tent canopy with stage lights. A seated figure in red garments and a dark head covering sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat with gold-tasseled canopy above and a golden floral arrangement overhead. Flanking the throne are tall pillars wrapped in red fabric topped with trident-shaped finials. Around the stage, about twenty-two people in white dhotis and shawls, many with red or saffron shawls, stand and sit holding sheets of paper and reciting, while a few women in red and white saris sit near the throne. Red carpet covers the stage floor.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Indoor ceremony on a red-carpeted stage with red drapes and a golden throne-like seat. A seated man with long dark hair, dark red garments, a large rudraksha-style bead necklace and a trident-topped staff is raised on a golden throne with a red cushion, with a small offering tray before him. To the left, a line of shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls stands holding papers, and a woman in white sits near the throne. On the right, women in white blouses and red shawls stand holding papers near a gold pillar, while a seated woman in a green sari sits on the platform. Gold-accented pillars and a cooler stand frame the scene.2016-05-21A stage event under a white tent with a red carpet. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne before a large carved deity murti holding a kalasha-like bowl. On the left, several men in white dhotis and bare-chested sadhu attire stand holding papers, while a woman in white kneels at a small table beside the throne. On the right, women in white saris and a girl in a pink dress stand holding sheets and singing or reciting. Carved gold arches and trident-topped pillars frame the stage.2016-04-22May 21 20162016-05-21September 20 20152015-09-20April 22 20162016-04-22September 20 20152015-09-20April 23 20162016-04-23May 21 20162016-05-21A stage event under a white tent with a red-carpeted platform. Centre, a seated man in a red robe with rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne before a large deity murti with a trident and crown on a silver backdrop. Left, several shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls stand holding papers, and a woman in white sari kneels at the front. Right, a woman in white sari and two girls in pink stand holding papers. Golden kalasha pillars with tridents flank the throne; carved pink arches frame the stage.2016-04-22A stage event under a red-draped tent with ornate gold-and-silver pillars, colourful pennants and a central deity murti, with garlands. A long-haired man in orange-saffron robes and beaded necklaces sits on a golden throne (peetha) at centre, with a rudraksha-style mala and a bare-chested attendant nearby. Around him, a dozen or more people in saffron, orange and white robes stand on the stage, several holding garlands and flowers; a seated man in white with a red shawl sits at the lower left with a cup near a microphone stand. Vases of red and yellow flowers decorate the stage edge.2015-09-11