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A stage at an outdoor festival is decorated with marigold and flower garlands, a large golden arch and a gold umbrella above a central seated figure. The central figure sits on a throne with red cushions, wearing a gold crown, a white garment and a red flower garland, hands raised in prayer. Around the front of the stage, about ten devotees in saffron-orange robes sit in rows with hands folded in namaste, several with shaved heads. Brass oil lamps, silver plates of offerings and fruit sit on the white draped platform. A man in a saffron shawl kneels at the lower left holding a trident-topped staff, and two more people in saffron sit on the lower right beside a brass bell. The ritual appears to be a puja before a seated figure, though a specific a person identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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A photo of a decorated outdoor stage under a white tent at a festival. A seated figure in red and white clothing with folded hands sits on an ornate gold throne framed by red, yellow and orange flower garlands and a golden canopy. Around the dais, people in orange robes sit and stand, including a bald man in orange seated in front and figures raising lit oil lamps and a trident-topped staff. A standing man in orange with his back to the camera holds up an aarti lamp toward the throne. Yellow marigold garlands and white draped cloth edge the stage, with a large white-and-navy floral backdrop behind.2009-01-01Outdoor stage ceremony under a white tent canopy. At the centre, a seated figure in a red and white garment, hands joined in namaste, sits on a throne with a gold canopy and red cushions, framed by a large golden arch of marigold garlands, an ornate gold backdrop and a dark blue panel with a stylised white-and-red ornamental motif. In front, several people in saffron-orange robes sit on the raised platform, some with hands joined and some holding brass lamps and vessels, with brass lamps and marigold garlands along the edge. Two standing figures in saffron clothing, one at left and one at right, raise their arms toward the throne. Tall brass staffs with trident tops flank the stage.2009-01-01A stage decorated for a ceremony, framed by a large white floral arch with a golden kalasha-like canopy above a central raised throne. A man in white and red ritual garments stands with palms pressed together in front of the throne, which is backed by a golden and yellow floral backdrop. In the foreground, several men in orange and saffron robes sit on the stage, some with hands folded in prayer, others attending to brass lamps and offering bowls decorated with marigolds. A trident stands at the left edge beside a blue draped wall with white and red floral motifs. Several orange-robed attendants are seated or standing near the front edge, and a figure in orange kneels at the bottom of the frame.2009-01-01A photograph of a festival stage under a white tent canopy at an outdoor celebration. A central golden throne with a red and gold seat is framed by a large white garland arch and a yellow flower-covered backdrop. A seated figure in red and white ceremonial clothing with hands joined in prayer sits on the throne, with a golden umbrella above. Flanking the throne are ornate blue, white and red decorations and silver balloons. In the foreground, several people in saffron-orange robes sit on a flower-decorated platform performing a puja, with a brass lamp, a trident-shaped staff and offerings in front of them. A small figure in orange sits in the lower centre, partly visible.2009-01-01A figure in white dhoti and a red garland with a white shawl sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large flower-covered arch with yellow marigold backdrop and a golden umbrella above. Red and yellow floral garlands drape the throne, and the seated figure raises one hand in blessing. In front, a row of devotees in saffron-orange robes sit on a flower-decorated platform with marigold and white floral garlands, brass vessels and plates of fruit and offerings. Silver trident-topped staffs stand at the sides, and a floral arrangement fills the right edge. The scene appears to be a festival celebration with a seated teacher receiving devotees.2009-01-01Outdoor tented stage decorated for a celebration. A seated figure in white dhoti and shawl with long hair and a red-and-white garland sits on a golden throne under a golden canopy, hands joined in greeting. Around the dais, about six people in saffron-orange robes sit with hands folded in prayer or perform rites, one holding a lamp. Marigold garlands, a large yellow flower backdrop framed by white garland arches, trishula staffs, a lit fire pit and colourful balloons surround the stage.2009-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large yellow flower backdrop with a white and green striped border and a golden umbrella above. He wears a red flower garland, a white dhoti-style cloth, a long gold-and-bead necklace, and a peacock-feather crown, with hands pressed together in namaskar. Several devotees in saffron-orange robes sit before him, some with hands folded in prayer, and brass and silver vessels, fruit, flower petals and marigold garlands lie on the floor in front. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally on the throne, wearing a peacock-feather crown and rudraksha-style gold necklace, with the appearance cues matching the page's description of the central figure.2009-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) under a golden umbrella, framed by an arch covered in yellow flowers and white ribbon-like floral borders. The seated man wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red garland and a gold necklace, and raises both hands in blessing. Around the dais, several people in saffron-orange robes sit, one in front holding a long-handled object, and a woman in orange sits at the right. Offerings of flowers and brass vessels lie on the platform in front of the throne. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair and gold necklaces, cues consistent with the page's identification, though the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm.2009-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with yellow marigold and flower arrangements, with a large golden throne-like seat under a golden umbrella. A man seated on the central throne wears white dhoti-style clothing, a red and white flower garland, and gold necklaces. Around the throne, several people in saffron-orange robes sit on the stage, including a bald man and a bearded man on the left, and two women in orange and red saris on the right. Brass vessels, fruit and lamps sit on a flower-draped platform in front, and a figure in orange with dark hair stands at the bottom edge facing the stage. The scene suggests a puja or birthday celebration.2009-01-01A photograph of an ornate stage setting for a celebration, framed in an oval. A seated figure sits centrally on a red and gold throne beneath a golden canopy, raising one hand in blessing, wearing a white dhoti with a red floral garland and gold necklaces. The throne is set within a large yellow flower-covered arch, with rainbow bands of red, orange, and purple flowers around it. Around the stage front, several people in saffron-orange robes sit in rows with brass vessels, fruit, and marigold garlands arranged on a white and orange draped platform. Brass trident-topped poles stand at the sides, and an ornamental arch with silver and blue scrollwork frames the scene. a person appearance cues are present but the face is not clearly identifiable at this scale, so the seated figure is described by role.2009-01-01A seated figure in white dhoti and shawl sits on a gold throne beneath a golden umbrella and a gold crown with a peacock feather, wearing a red and white garland and gold chains, hands pressed together in namaste. The throne is framed by an arch of yellow marigolds with red, green and purple flower rows. In front, orange-robed devotees sit in prayer: two men at left with gold necklaces and folded hands, a woman at right in orange with glasses, and another woman in orange at center right. Silver and brass ritual vessels, fruit, and marigold garlands fill the foreground on a tented stage.2009-01-01A festive stage at an outdoor pavilion shows a seated figure in red and white ceremonial dress with hands folded in namaskar, sitting on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a golden umbrella overhead. The throne is framed by a large arch of white-and-red scalloped motifs and a yellow floral backdrop, with colourful garland draping and flower arrangements at the sides. In front, a row of people in saffron/orange robes sits on the stage, several with hands raised in prayer, some wearing rudraksha malas. A brass vessel and plates of offerings, fruit and flowers are arranged on the stage edge, with bunches of balloons at the right. Participants are seated cross-legged on the orange-draped platform.2009-01-01