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Photograph of an outdoor stage event with a red carpeted platform under a white tent canopy and stage lights. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy, wearing a crown-like orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a trident-shaped staff beside him. A bearded man in orange robes sits on a stool to the right of the throne. A row of saffron-robed sannyasis sits behind the stage, with a line of white-clad devotees and men in blue and white seated on the left. On the right, a man in white and a woman in white sit with microphones beside a boy in yellow. Behind the throne stands a large dark deity murti decorated with garlands and gold ornaments. Framed portraits line the back of the platform.

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December 21 20162016-12-21Stage event with a red carpet and draped curtains under bright lights. A central golden throne with a cobra-hood backrest is occupied by a bearded man with long hair and a red-and-gold turban, wearing an ornate gold necklace and beaded malas; a golden trident stands beside him. Beside him to the right sits another bearded man in saffron robes. A row of saffron-robed sannyasis with beards sits on gilded chairs, and a line of people in white and cream traditional dress, some with orange malas, sits along the left side of the stage. A garland of flowers hangs at the upper right edge of the frame.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A photo of a stage ceremony on a red carpet under a red curtain. A central figure in an ornate gold-backed throne wears an orange-red turban and orange robes with a gold necklace, holding a long ceremonial staff; a saffron-robed man with a long beard sits nearby. Rows of saffron-robed sannyasis, some with white beards and orange or red turbans, sit on golden chairs flanking the stage. A large dark deity murti with a crown and garlands of marigold stands at upper right against a starry blue backdrop. At lower right, a man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace and two people in yellow and orange sit on the carpet, one holding a microphone. A woman in a pink sari stands at far left.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A stage at an outdoor pandal with white draped walls and stage lights overhead. In the centre sits a figure in a red robe and red-orange head wrap on a gold ornate throne, hands pressed together in namaste. Behind him stands a large black deity murti with a cobra hood, garlanded with flower strings. A trident leans beside the throne. Eight seated sannyasis in orange and saffron robes sit on flanking thrones along a red stage, several with white beards. A bearded attendant in white stands at the far right edge.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A stage at an outdoor tent event, lit by overhead spotlights, with a large dark blue backdrop and a black deity murti behind a golden throne. Nine men sit in a row on golden thrones with lion-like arms, wearing orange and saffron robes. The central figure wears a red-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and a red-orange head covering, seated on a larger golden throne flanked by a trident and garlands. Seven others in orange flank him, several with white beards, and a trident stands to one side. The red stage front is decorated with silver-edged tables.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21