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A photograph of a theatre-style stage in a large hall, viewed from the audience. On a raised platform, a seated figure with long dark hair wears a gold and red ornate garment and sits on a golden throne flanked by lion-shaped armrests, with a red arched backdrop behind. Several women in white clothing kneel and sit around the platform; one holds a trident-like staff with a trident finial. In the foreground, audience members in white sit in rows, and a woman in white with an orange lanyard stands at the right edge near the stage. Garlands of green leaves decorate the audience railing.

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A wide stage photograph of a seated figure on a raised white-and-striped peetha with two golden lion-like sculptures flanking it. The seated figure wears a green-and-gold garland and golden dhoti-style clothing and is shown as a statue or lifelike figure rather than a living person, resembling a deity murti. Around the stage, around eight people in orange and saffron robes and white attire sit in a semicircle, some holding a tall staff with a trident-like top and one raising a hand. Dark drapes, teal and red fabric and green stage lights frame the scene, with a moving-stage-style setup and a small blue logo at the upper left.2012-12-09A photograph of a stage in a theatre hall during a pada-puja style ceremony. On the left, a figure in saffron and gold clothing sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-form armrests beneath a colourful striped parasol. Centre stage, a golden shrine holds deity murti decorated with garlands, with a kalasha and offerings. A long row of people sit on the floor in front of platters of fruit and food, many in orange and white clothes, some wearing rudraksha malas. Balconies and a staircase frame the hall, and a few people stand at the upper right. a person is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so the seated throne figure is described by role only.2012-12-20December 09 20122012-12-09Wide photograph of a theatre-style hall with a stage lit in yellow-green light and a cream curtain behind it. On the stage, a robed figure in orange sits on a raised golden-backed seat, flanked by other seated figures in white and orange; flowers stand on a small table in front. In the foreground, rows of audience members in white and red shawls sit on red seats, a camera operator in an orange robe stands to the right, and a cameraman's tripod and monitor are visible. Several dozen people are visible in total.2012-12-12December 20 20122012-12-20A photograph of a ritual scene before a deep red velvet curtain lit with a warm red glow. A central figure stands on a white-draped platform in front of a large white dome-shaped form, wearing an orange-red garment with a white and gold garland. A kneeling man in white clothes with a yellow-trimmed shawl extends his arms toward him, while a woman in white with an orange shawl reaches toward the central figure. Around the platform, devotees in white dhotis and saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together, and some hold white hand fans. A younger man in an orange shirt and a woman in white also stand nearby, with a few other attendants. The mood is devotional. a person candidate appearance is uncertain.2008-06-22A photo of a stage event with a deep red curtain behind. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with a garland and long swept-back hair stands before a white dome-shaped canopy and a white seat. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes stand with hands folded in namaskar and one holds a garland, while a man in white stands near the figure. Many seated audience members in white are visible in the foreground. The central figure matches a probable Swamiji appearance, with long hair, saffron robe and garland.2008-06-22December 22 20122012-12-22Wide photograph of a large indoor hall stage with dark floor and warm gold draped curtains overhead. On a raised golden throne at left sits a figure in saffron-orange robes and a tall white crown, one hand raised; the seated figure appears to be a statue or depiction rather than a living person. Below, several people in white and blue clothing sit on the floor in a semicircle around a white cloth with offerings, a brass tray and a small flower arrangement, with a tiered lamp stand of lit oil lamps nearby. Rows of seated devotees in white fill the audience area and balconies behind.2012-12-12June 22 20082008-06-22Elevated view of a theatre-style hall where a ceremony is held on a circular stage lit by warm light. A large illuminated deity murti or shrine arch stands at the back of the stage, with a smaller lit shrine with a red-and-gold canopy at the left edge. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing sit around the stage at offerings and ritual items, and one figure in orange robes sits at the right side of the stage. Audience members in white clothes sit in rows of red velvet seats, many with mobile phones and some holding cameras, while a cameraman in white stands at the right. A projection screen at the top right shows a small image of the stage.2012-12-20December 05 20092009-12-05