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A photograph of a large stage event with red floor and purple-draped backdrop under stage lights. On the left, a black stone deity murti with a hooded cobra canopy and garlands stands beside a golden peetha throne. Seated on the throne is a bearded man in saffron/orange robes with a white garland, appearing to be a person with saffron robes and white garland cues. Nearby, a man in white dhoti kneels at the base, and two women in red and maroon saris sit. A woman in pink and gold sari stands at right holding a microphone, and another woman in cream sari stands behind her. Camera operators with equipment stand at far right.

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December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A stage event under a tent with blue and white stage lights and a dark blue backdrop. On a gold-ornate throne with red cushion, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a white garland sits centrally, appearing to be a person by the saffron clothing and seated position on the throne. A woman in a red-and-brown sari sits beside the throne. At left, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti sits on the red floor near a dark deity murti decorated with garlands and a canopy. At right, a woman in a pink sari stands holding a microphone while a camera operator in white films the scene. Red carpet and a colourful striped cloth lie before the throne.2016-12-21Stage photograph of a ceremony with a large deity murti of Shiva at left, its head adorned with a garland and a canopy, beside a garland-draped figure in a white and red sari. A bearded man in orange-brown robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a conch-like ritual object and a staff topped with a golden ornament. Before him on a striped red and green rug, women in saffron, pink and dark green saris sit or stand with folded hands, while a row of women in pink, red and teal saris stand to the right. A starry galaxy backdrop and stage lights frame the scene.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 12 20162016-12-12A stage event with a seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-saffron robe and long dark hair, holding a ceremonial object near his face. Beside him stands a large dark deity murti with a hooded cobra canopy, a long garland of flowers, and a staff-like trident. A woman in white and gold kneels or sits at the lower left, and a woman in a dark green sari with a long braid kneels near the throne. A row of women in pink, red, and blue saris stands at the right on a red-carpeted stage under stage lights, with a galaxy backdrop behind. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji presence.2016-12-21A staged ceremony on a raised stage beneath stage lights, with a deep purple starry backdrop. A bearded man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a white flower garland, while a woman in a pale pink sari kneels and arranges the garland at his feet. Nearby, a bearded man in white dhoti kneels, a woman in a green and maroon sari kneels at left, and another woman in a maroon sari smiles at right. Two women in orange and pink saris stand at right, one holding a microphone and papers. A large trident stands behind the throne beside a dark canopy with a golden cobra-like hood above the seat, and a red and green cloth runs across the front of the stage.2016-12-21A stage event with a red-draped backdrop and a starry blue screen. On the right, a man in a red-and-orange turban and beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden cobra canopy, beside a golden trident. Several men in orange and saffron robes with white beards sit on gilded chairs. Seven people sit on the left in white, cream and teal garments, several wearing black blindfolds. A woman in a pink sari holds a microphone and speaks at centre stage. Behind them, women in red saris stand near the drapes. Candidate a person is the seated man on the golden throne, distinguished by his red-and-orange turban, beaded mala necklaces and ornate gold-and-red seat.2016-12-21A stage event with a red draped backdrop and a large projected starry-sky screen showing a glowing nebula, with a trident and a deity murti visible at the right edge. A woman in a pink silk sari holds a microphone and stands at the left facing the seated group. Several participants wear blindfolds, sitting in white and cream clothes and blue or teal kurtas with rudraksha malas. Saffron-robed sannyasis sit on ornate gilded thrones with red cushions. On the right edge, a figure in a brown-and-orange robe and red-and-gold turban with a long rudraksha and gold necklace sits on a large throne, with a seated saffron-robed figure beside him. Roughly ten to twelve people are visible.2016-12-21