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A 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.

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A photograph of an outdoor festival stage under a white canopy at a celebration event. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and a gold parasol above, dressed in red and white with a garland, raising a hand in blessing. Around the throne, a dozen or more seated attendants wear saffron and orange robes, some holding long brass-tipped staffs and trident-topped poles. Marigold garlands edge the stage, brass urns and flower arrangements sit at the sides, and balloons hang near the canopy. A man in orange stands at the right holding a camera. Behind them are a decorated arch of white and coloured rosettes, a pink draped backdrop and speakers. Visible people number roughly twenty.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A 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.2009-01-01Outdoor festival stage under a white tent during a celebration with marigold garlands and yellow-orange flower strings draped along red-carpeted steps. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a decorated arch and gold parasol sits at the top, with a visible bright shape and dressed in red and gold. Below, several people in saffron and orange robes sit on the carpeted platform, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, while others in white sit at the front. Brass trident-like finials, a brass lamp stand and offering trays with flowers are arranged along the steps. Crowd of devotees in white and orange sits on blue mats in the foreground.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 stage ceremony under a pink and white canopy. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a turban-like headwrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste, a lit oil lamp and a garland of flowers beside him. Seated devotees in orange robes with pink borders attend to brass ritual trays, fruit and flower offerings at the front of the stage. Walls are decorated with yellow and orange floral arrangements and red-and-white arches; a golden umbrella hangs above the throne. Several kneeling or seated devotees in saffron clothing surround the stage, including a bearded man holding a mala. The page suggests a Jayanti puja event, though the visible ritual is a seated offering ceremony.2008-01-01A large outdoor stage under a white tent at a festival event, draped in pink and white fabric and decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands along the steps. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a gold parasol and a backdrop of colourful multi-coloured circular motifs and balloons addresses the gathering; the figure wears a white robe with a red-and-gold cloth, a long dark hair, and beaded necklaces, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues. Below on the steps, several people in saffron and orange robes sit and stand, some holding golden staffs and ceremonial tridents, while a seated devotee in a red robe holds a golden staff near the stage. Audience members in orange, white and colourful clothing sit on the grass in the foreground, and a small amplifier and stage lights hang nearby.2009-01-01A photograph of an outdoor stage at a large ceremony, draped in pink and white fabric. A seated figure in a red garlanded robe sits on an ornate golden throne with a gold canopy and a large decorative backdrop of red, yellow and green. Around the throne, several people in saffron-orange robes sit or stand; two hold golden staffs topped with trident finials, and one figure in front holds a long gold staff. Flower arrangements, marigold garlands and yellow and orange flower rails line the stage edge. The seated figure wears a red robe and floral garlands, but the frame does not clearly show distinctive identifying cues, so the appearance is uncertain. Approximately 10 to 12 people are visible on the stage.2009-01-01A large outdoor stage under a white tent canopy hosts a ceremonial puja. At the centre, a figure in red and white ceremonial dress sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large white-and-gold arch decorated with floral rosettes. Several priests in saffron-orange robes stand around the stage, some raising arms or holding ritual implements, while others sit on red carpets. Long brass trishul-tipped staffs stand upright along the stage, and marigold garlands and potted flowers line the platform. Pink draped curtains and a navy backdrop frame the set, and seated attendees in white clothing watch from the front in the foreground.2009-01-01Outdoor pavilion stage under white canopy with marigold garlands and yellow-and-orange drapes. Central backdrop with a large ornate ceremonial structure featuring a golden deity murti or ornament, a red and gold seated figure, and a decorative scroll arch. Several saffron-robed priests and attendants sit on the stage in front of an altar with flowers, brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels. A man in a saffron garment stands at right holding a brass lamp, and a seated devotee in white kneels at the lower right edge with a shawl. Ritual arrangement suggests puja or aarti. Visible people: about ten to twelve.2009-01-01A stage at an outdoor pandal with white canopy and marigold garlands. A central figure in white clothes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red and gold cushioned seat, beneath a large colourful arch decorated with rings and yellow flowers. Trident-shaped staffs stand on both sides of the stage. Several men in saffron and orange robes sit on the stage, some with hands folded in prayer and others holding staffs. In the foreground, devotees in orange and red garments sit with their backs to the camera, and a brass vessel rests at the lower right. Balloons hang near the right side of the canopy and flower arrangements decorate the stage edges.2009-01-01