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Night-time outdoor ceremony under a corrugated metal roof with banana plants and string lights. On the left, a figure with long dark swept-back hair, a flower garland and an orange-red cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a small parasol above. Facing him, a line of men in white dhotis and white shirts with red-orange shawls stands with palms joined on green mats, and a bare-chested drummer and attendants in white and orange stand nearby. A decorated parasol and a red vehicle appear in the background. The seated figure's long hair, saffron-toned cloth and garland match the page's identification cues, so the seated figure is a person receiving honour during a reception or darshan.

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March 06 20162016-03-06March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesNight outdoor gathering on a raised stone platform. A figure with long dark hair, a garland of red flowers and a bouquet, and reddish-brown clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, under a multicoloured canopy with tassels. Before the throne, a small child in white dhoti with a red sash reaches toward a man in white dhoti and shawl holding a flower bouquet, while a man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace stands with palms joined. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees in white and red shawls, many with palms pressed together, stands on a striped mat. Lights and trees fill the dark background.2016-02-22 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesA night-time outdoor ritual on a paved courtyard under a corrugated roof. On a raised stage at right, a seated figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a floral garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with hands folded in greeting, seated on an ornate gold throne beneath a decorated parasol. Before him, a line of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls stand with palms joined, and a standing priest in white holds a burning flame. Behind them, another saffron-robed attendant and a kalasha-like golden deity murti sit near a backdrop with a world map graphic and large numerals. Green leaves are scattered on the floor and offering trays sit at the throne's base.2016-03-06 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor gathering under a corrugated metal roof. A man with long dark hair and a red-and-orange cloth sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a gold parasol above him, speaking into a microphone on a raised dais. Before him stand a row of devotees in white clothing, many with hands folded, and a few in orange robes nearby. Bright studio lights and a camera operator are visible at left. A banner on the back wall shows a world map with figures and numbers. Some figures on the raised platform appear to wear distinctive adornments and orange-red cloth, which match the page's a person reference but the face is not clearly discernible, so identity is uncertain.2016-03-06 +2 copiesNight-time outdoor ceremony under a corrugated metal roof with bright floodlights. On the right, a seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a red-orange robe, a pink-and-white flower garland and gold armbands sits on an ornate gold throne, appearing as a presiding guru; he is not clearly identified, so this is an uncertain candidate. In front, rows of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with red-orange shawls stand with hands folded in anjali on green leaf plates arranged on the floor. A woman at left wears a red turban-style head covering, white sari with red border, and a white flower garland. Behind them, a decorated deity murti or shrine with a golden canopy, red and green drapes, and a red banner are visible, with saffron-robed attendants further back.2016-03-06March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesNight outdoor ceremony under a tin-roofed open pavilion with bright overhead light and strings of coloured lights. A woman with a pinned-back hairstyle and a red-orange garment, decorated with a flower garland, sits with hands folded on a gold-trimmed throne at left. In the foreground, a robed figure in saffron-orange cloth holds a small lamp, and smoke rises near the centre. Rows of people in white dhotis and white shirts with red-and-gold shawls stand with palms joined beside a flat stone path decorated with green leaves and rangoli. A framed painting of a deity is set on a stand in the background, and a crowd watches from behind.2016-03-06 +1 copiesNight procession at an outdoor temple-style venue. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a gold-and-orange bead necklace and bare feet, sits on an ornate red and gold throne at left, with his hand resting on the armrest. Behind him, a red and gold canopy umbrella is held aloft. Several men in white dhotis, some bare-chested, carry a decorated palanquin with floral garlands and a deity murti in the centre, along with a yellow-clad attendant. Women in white and cream saris with red borders line the right side, with fans and fairy-lit decorations behind them.2010-11-21Night-time outdoor scene at an ashram courtyard with dirt ground and simple buildings behind. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a long dark braid and a gold-and-beaded necklace sits on an ornate red and gold throne at centre. Around them stand a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts, several wearing rudraksha malas, with some in saffron and one in a yellow-scarved white outfit. A man in white holds a large whisk-like fan beside the throne, and a helper in an orange shawl raises a long-handled decorative standard topped with a red and gold emblem. A tall red and white canopy umbrella stands above the throne, and a golden peacock-style standard appears at the right edge. Ritual honouring of a seated figure with attendants.2010-11-21