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A photograph of a ceremonial puja under a pink draped canopy. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt sits on an ornate gold throne heavily garlanded with red, yellow, orange and purple flowers, his palms pressed together in namaskar and a gold crown on his head. Before him, several people in saffron and orange robes sit on the floor: one in orange with a rudraksha mala performs ritual offerings with a kalasha-style vessel, while others in orange and red-bordered saris kneel nearby. Golden lamp stands, brass vessels, fruit, sweets and marigold garlands fill the foreground beside white lilies, pink carnations and other flowers, with a gold and yellow floral backdrop behind the throne.

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January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of an outdoor stage under a white canopy at an ashram celebration. A figure seated on a large gold-and-red throne backed by a golden floral arch with a multicoloured sunburst design, wearing a white-and-red garment and a white head covering with a crown-like ornament, holds hands together in a greeting gesture. Orange-robed devotees and attendants sit on the stage around a floor covered in marigold garlands, some holding offerings and ritual items. Two women in orange and red saris sit at the front. Ornate gold ritual lamps stand at the left edge, and a large arrangement of pink carnations, white lilies and other flowers fills the right foreground. Balloons float near the top right of the arch.2009-01-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a golden crown sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a decorated canopy with a yellow marigold backdrop. Ornate garlands hang around the throne. In front, robed devotees in orange sit on the floor, and several men in orange kneel at a low table of fruit, sweets, flowers and brass vessels, performing a puja offering. A devotee in orange with curly hair sits in the foreground near the table. A green-and-red arched decoration frames the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a golden crown, long swept-back hair, orange robes and a garland, matching distinctive ceremonial cues.2008-01-01A photograph of a festive stage under a white tent during a birthday celebration. At the centre, a seated figure with folded palms wears a red garland and white robes, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy above. Behind the throne is a large semicircular backdrop of yellow flower petals, rainbow-coloured bands and blue-and-white scrolled panels. In the foreground, several devotees in saffron and orange robes sit on the stage with palms pressed together, including a bald man in orange at left and a woman in orange at right. Silver lamps stand on the stage edge, and fruit, flower garlands in orange and yellow and marigolds line the front. A bearded man in saffron with a rudraksha mala sits among the group. The stage is decorated with garlands and bowls of offerings.2009-01-01Photograph of an outdoor stage under a white tent canopy, where a seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne backed by a large golden arch and a gold parasol above. The central figure wears a red garland of flowers, a gold necklace, a white and cream robe, and a gold crown, and raises one hand in blessing. Around the throne lies a multicoloured floral arch of red, yellow and purple blooms. Five people in saffron-orange robes sit on the white and marigold-draped stage in front, several holding ritual items; a brass bell and brass vessels sit at the lower edge. The central figure's cues are a gold crown, a red garland and cream robe on a throne, but the appearance is uncertain.2009-01-01A festival stage under a white tent canopy, decorated with a large floral arch in yellow, red, orange and green, and a gold umbrella above. A central figure seated on a golden throne with red cushions, wearing a white dhoti and a red flower garland, sits with hands folded in greeting; the figure's appearance is uncertain. Around the throne, several people in orange robes sit on the stage in prayer, some holding brass lamps, a flower-wrapped kalasha or silver vessels, and bowls of fruit and offerings. Marigold and white flower garlands border the stage edge. This appears to be a puja or satsang setting with devotees in orange clothing, and the central figure may be the presiding teacher seated on a peetha.2009-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor festival stage under a white tent at a Jayanti celebration. A gilded, flower-decorated throne with a red cushioned seat and a golden parasol sits at the centre, its backdrop covered in marigold and yellow flowers. A tall figure with long dark hair and a white shawl stands at the left, one arm raised toward the throne. Several people in orange robes sit nearby with palms pressed together in namaskar, including a shaved-headed man at left and a young man with a rudraksha mala. Two women in orange saris kneel at the right of the throne beside a brass lamp, and offerings of fruit and brass vessels sit on a white draped table edged with marigold and jasmine garlands.2009-01-01A festive outdoor stage under a white tent at a birthday celebration. A figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a red and white cushioned seat, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands, wears a red and white garment and a golden crown-like headpiece, with hands joined in greeting. Around the stage, several people in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas sit at a long table draped with marigold garlands, with brass oil lamps, a brass trident and white lilies and pink carnations in front. A woman in a red-and-saffron sari sits nearby, and a yellow umbrella and balloons decorate the scene. Yellow and multicolored floral decoration surrounds the throne. Four to five seated figures are prominent in the foreground.2009-01-01A photograph of a ceremony at a decorated stage with a yellow flower-covered backdrop and a golden throne-like seat. A figure seated on the throne wears a red garment and a gold crown, with hands pressed together in namaste; the figure's identity is not established by appearance. In front, many people in saffron-orange robes sit on red carpet in rows, several with shaved or bare heads and some with long hair, facing the throne. Along the right, a woman in an orange sari with glasses sits among flower arrangements, silver bowls of fruit, a brass lamp and a pot. Pink draped fabric, colourful balloons and garland-decorated pillars surround the tent. Gold elephant statues flank the stage.2009-01-01A seated figure on an ornate golden throne in a floral-decorated pavilion, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a white dhoti and shawl with a large red and white flower garland and a gold necklace. The throne is framed by a rainbow-coloured arch of red, yellow, green and purple flowers and a yellow marigold backdrop. In front, several people in saffron and orange robes sit on the floor: a young man with a gold necklace offers and arranges items on a tray, while others with folded hands sit nearby. Two women in saffron and red saris sit to the right, one holding a plate, and brass lamps and fruit, marigolds and flower offerings are arranged on the ground. Seven people are visible, with several saffron-clad devotees and the seated figure on the throne receiving the ritual.2009-01-01July 21 20052005-07-21 +1 copies