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A photograph of a stage event with a large backdrop of banyan tree roots in warm orange tones. A man in an orange-saffron robe with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with red and white flower garlands, holding a microphone. Around him, women in saris and a man in a white shirt stand near the throne; a woman in an orange sari carries a toddler, another child in white stands in front, and a man in a white dhoti and shirt stands to the right. Flower arrangements sit at the base of the stage.

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A stage event with a large backdrop printed with a banyan tree's roots and canopy in orange tones. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long plaited braid sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. Several devotees in white and cream clothing, one in yellow with a baby, and another in a yellow sari, reach toward the throne with raised hands. Men in white shirts and light trousers stand nearby, and a white-clad elderly man sits at right. Flower garlands in orange and pink decorate the stage edge, with a blue draped table below and a portable cooler at right.2009-08-06August 06 20092009-08-06A photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long braided hair, on a gilded throne decorated with red flowers, in front of a large backdrop of banyan tree roots. Around him a crowd of devotees, many women in white saris with gold borders and colourful sarees, stands or kneels; an elderly woman in white with a pink border is being touched on the shoulder by the seated figure. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands nearby, and a child in an orange outfit is held by an adult at right. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, but the identification is uncertain given the crowd and distance.2009-08-06A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes on a gold-and-red ornate throne draped with red and white flower garlands, in front of a large backdrop printed with a red rock-and-forest scene. a person candidate with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate throne is seated centrally, receiving visitors. Around him, devotees line up: women in white and cream saris with gold borders, a woman in yellow, a man in white shirt and white dhoti standing with hands near the throne, and a woman in saffron shawl. Children in pastel dresses stand at the left, and a small child is held on the throne. Fans and flower arrangements are visible in the foreground.2009-08-06August 26 20092009-08-26A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on a gold and red throne decorated with red and white flower garlands. A large backdrop shows a banyan tree with glowing aerial roots. Around the throne, a crowd of devotees stands and bows: women in sarees, including a woman in yellow and one in orange, several carrying small children, and men in white shirts and dhotis. A man in a saffron-and-cream dhoti kneels near the front. Flower petals lie on the stage floor and pedestal fans stand at the sides. a person: the seated figure has a saffron robe and shoulder-length hair, consistent with the page's reference to a seated honoured teacher, so this is an appearance-based candidate and identity remains uncertain. Roughly 15 to 20 people are visible.2009-08-06August 30 20092009-08-30A photograph of a stage event with a large golden throne draped in red cushions and garlanded with red flowers, set against a painted backdrop of a huge banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a dark shawl sits on the throne, with a person candidate showing long hair and saffron clothing. Devotees in white and cream saris and white shirts approach the stage, several carrying small children; some bow or kneel near the platform edge. Two white-clad attendants stand beside the throne and a person in orange robes stands at the right. Two cooling units flank the stage, and blue and yellow draped tables with flower garlands sit in the foreground among seated and standing onlookers.2009-08-06August 06 20092009-08-06A photograph of a padapuja on a stage in front of a large banyan-tree backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with marigold garlands. A line of devotees waits to the left and right: men in shirts and trousers, and women in white saris with gold borders. One devotee in a striped shirt reaches up to touch the throne with a flower or offering. A young girl in an orange and yellow dress stands beside the throne. A woman in orange sits at the lower right edge. Flowers and a standing fan are visible.2009-08-26August 11 20092009-08-11August 06 20092009-08-06