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A photograph of an indoor ceremony beneath a yellow and multicoloured canopy. On the left, a decorated throne-like seat framed by white and orange flower garlands holds a seated figure in white. Several devotees stand in a line: a woman in a white sari with a gold border, a man in white with an orange shawl, and a younger man with an orange wrap and reddish-stained hair. Behind them a white decorative arch with green and red bead borders frames a shrine area with a banner and garlands. At right, a man in a short-sleeved white shirt and white trousers, with a gold wristwatch, stands with his back to the camera. A young girl with hair tied up is in the lower left foreground. Colourful powder is visible on some clothing.

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A photograph of a festival stage under a white tent with a yellow valance and a purple-and-red ceiling canopy. A seated figure on an ornate red throne is garlanded with white flower strands and sits behind a white-draped table scattered with yellow petals. Around the throne, devotees in white dhotis and saris with orange shawls stand and present offerings; a woman in white with a long braid stands at left holding a tray. Several devotees are dusted with colour, and the floor is strewn with flower petals. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: long dark hair, wearing a cream-and-gold garment and a flower garland, on the throne.2008-11-12A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a floral-decorated backdrop. A central figure sits on a white cushioned seat framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands with red and yellow flowers. He has long dark hair and wears an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha mala. Around him, several people in white ritual clothing with orange shawls stand with folded hands in devotion. A woman in a white sari with a long braid, a young girl in a purple silk dress, and a man in white kneel or stand nearby. A man in an orange robe and another in an orange-red turban stand to the side. A colourful patterned cloth hangs on a pole at the right, with red curtains behind. A camera operator is visible at the left edge.2006-12-27Crowded outdoor celebration under a white tent with a large floral backdrop of white, yellow and red garlands in curling shapes. In the centre, a golden throne with a gilded canopy and a flower-draped seat is occupied by a figure in white ritual clothes with a flower garland, while devotees gather close. A child in a blue shirt stands beside the throne. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, women in orange, yellow and green saris, and children crowd the red carpet. One bald man in an orange robe with a saffron shawl and a beaded necklace stands at the lower right. Balloons and a pink draped curtain decorate the right side.2009-01-01A photograph of a devotional gathering under a white tent with yellow and green scalloped trim. At the centre a seated figure with long dark hair wears white clothing and a garland of white flowers, sitting on an ornate decorated throne with a red cushion and floral garlands, beneath a purple and red canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with saffron shawls, stand and kneel around the throne, one man in a saffron wrap bending over a white cloth spread on the platform. Scattered flower petals cover the red carpet in front. Several devotees raise their hands in greeting or devotion. The scene suggests a pushpabhishekam or blessing event.2008-11-12A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a canopy with purple, red and yellow trim. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes with an orange head covering sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a red backdrop and a white floral arch, holding a microphone, with rose petals scattered around the seat. Standing to the left are people in white and cream clothes with gold borders, including a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded and women in cream saris with gold borders. On the right, people in white dhotis and white garments stand with palms joined in greeting. A large printed photograph on the wall behind shows a figure in orange. Garlands hang along the posts.2008-11-12A photograph of a ceremony under a white tent with yellow and green fringed trim. A long-haired figure in a cream and gold outfit with a floral garland sits on an ornate carved throne with a brown and red backdrop and a decorated arch above. Devotees in white dhotis, white saris with gold borders and saffron shawls gather around a low white platform strewn with petals. Several people reach toward the seated figure with hands extended, and others stand with hands folded in respect. Garlands and flower strings hang along the throne and the platform edge. A pale red-and-purple decorated canopy hangs overhead. A man in the foreground wears white with a rudraksha mala, and an elderly man at the right wears white with a lanyard badge. The scene suggests a pushpabhishekam offering being received on a throne.2008-11-12A photograph of a festive gathering at a decorated raised dais under an ornate arched frame with white garland swags and red and green trim. A seated figure in cream and gold clothing with a flower garland sits in the centre of a dark red throne-like seat. Around him, devotees in white and yellow clothes, some in saffron-orange shawls, kneel and bend close, several with coloured powder on their clothes. Women in white sarees with gold borders smile and watch from the right. Yellow marigold petals are scattered on the white cloth before the seat, and a saffron-coloured cloth hangs at the upper left. The scene suggests a Holi-coloured ritual of honour, with devotees offering flower petals and blessings to the central figure.2008-11-12A photograph of a festive Holi-coloured gathering on a raised stage. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream garment, sits on an ornate red-and-gold throne-like seat framed by a bright arc of white jasmine garlands and red-and-green decorations, with a colourful canopy above. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes, some with orange shawls, are smeared with coloured powder. A young man in white kneels near the seat, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right, and a young man holding a flower tray stands at left. A white-draped table lies in front with scattered flower petals and yellow flowers. A banner behind shows painted deity figures.2008-11-12A stage at a Gurupoornima celebration with an ornate white-and-gold throne-like canopy decorated with floral rangoli-style scalloped arches and colourful painted pillars. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair stands before the throne while devotees in white and cream clothes gather around, some in saffron shawls, with a man in white raising his arm near the centre. Garlands and flower petals lie on the stage floor. A video camera is visible on the right side. Several devotees in white, yellow and pink saris and white dhotis surround the altar as part of a puja or darshan.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a decorated tent canopy with a red, purple and yellow fabric valance. At the centre, a man in a cream kurta with a rust-brown shawl sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a dark maroon backdrop, garlanded with white jasmine and marigold strands and an arched silver-and-red fringed frame. He holds a microphone and has one hand raised to his head. Around the raised white platform, women in white saris and men in white shirts stand and sit, several wearing saffron-orange shawls. A girl in a saffron shawl sits at the lower left, and a woman at the lower right wears a pale pink sari with an orange border. Marigold petals lie on the platform. Shawl colours and garlands are visible, and the scene appears to be a satsang or devotional gathering.2008-11-12Photo of a devotee gathering around an ornate carved wooden throne-like seat decorated with white jasmine garlands, red flower strands and a bright green and red beaded arch. A figure with long dark hair seated on the throne is embraced by a devotee in white garments. Surrounding people in white saris and white dhotis with orange shawls stand and kneel, some with hands in gestures of offering, and a figure in white with stained colourful powder on clothing kneels in front. A rainbow-striped canopy hangs above, and a portrait of a deity is visible on the right wall. Flower petals are scattered on the white-draped table in front.2008-11-12A photograph of a festive ceremony under a white tent canopy decorated with purple, red and yellow trim. At the centre, a man with long dark hair stands on a white-draped platform in front of an ornate throne with a wooden canopy strung with white flowers, wearing a cream kurta, a maroon shawl and a white flower garland, and raising his hands. Around him, men in white dhotis and saffron shawls, a man in white shirt and dhoti, and women in cream saris with gold borders stand close. Petals and scattered yellow flowers cover the red floor, and a standing fan stands at the right. The scene suggests a pushpabhishekam-style flower offering to a seated spiritual leader.2008-11-12