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A photograph of a central figure seated on an ornate white and gold throne beneath a golden umbrella, framed by a semicircular arch of white and red flower strands and a yellow marigold backdrop. The seated figure wears a red and white garment, a red flower garland, gold necklaces and a crown, and raises one hand in blessing. Below the platform, a row of people in saffron and orange robes sit on a white stage edged with marigold garlands, with a woman in a pink-and-gold sari among them. The stage is draped with a blue cloth and white fabric, and the tent ceiling is visible above.

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January 01 20092009-01-01 +1 copiesA central figure sits on a raised flower-decorated throne under a golden canopy, framed by a large arch of white and red garlands and a yellow marigold backdrop. The seated figure wears white and red garments, a red garland and gold necklaces, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. Around the stage platform, several seated people in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas face the throne, while two women in red-bordered saffron saris sit on the right. Marigold garlands drape the front of the dais and a tent ceiling overhead.2009-01-01A photograph of a flower-decorated stage at an outdoor event under a tent. A man seated on a raised white and gold throne sits centrally, wearing a red and white embroidered garment, a gold necklace, and a crown-like headdress with a peacock feather; he raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Behind him is a large arch of white and yellow flowers with a golden canopy above. Around him sit several people in orange and saffron robes with garlands, and two women in orange saris on the right. Garlands of marigolds hang along the front of the dais, and a blue cloth covers the steps below.2009-01-01A central figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by a large arch of flower garlands in yellow, white, red and green, beneath a golden parasol-shaped canopy. He wears a red and white shawl, a gold necklace and a white headdress with a peacock-feather ornament, and raises his hand in blessing. Seated on a flower-decorated platform in front of him are about nine people in orange robes and saffron sarees, including a shaved-headed man and several women, some with garlands. A marigold-draped stage edge and a white canopy tent complete the scene.2009-01-01A seated central figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) is framed by a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds and a rainbow of garlands, under a gold parasol. The central figure wears a golden crown, a red and white garland, and white ceremonial cloth with red trim. Flanking the stage, about a dozen people in saffron and orange robes sit on a marigold-decorated white-draped dais, several with rudraksha malas. Brass lamps and silver offering vessels sit on the stage front. Swamiji (probable) is the seated central figure: he wears a crown, multiple garlands and ornate ceremonial gold necklaces, and sits at the centre of the throne; a visible umbrella and framed floral arch complete the throne setting.2009-01-01A photograph of a stage set for a festival, with a central seated figure on an elevated gold-and-red throne beneath a golden umbrella and a large arch of white and yellow flower garlands. The seated central figure wears a red and white robe, a gold necklace and a white and gold crown, and raises one hand in blessing. Around the throne, several people in saffron and orange clothing sit on a flower-decorated platform with yellow and orange marigold garlands; a woman in a cream and red sari sits to the right. Two tall brass lamp stands flank the platform, and a blue stage floor is visible below.2009-01-01A figure seated on an ornate white and gold throne at the centre of a floral stage, raising one hand in blessing. He wears a white and red garland-draped robe, a gold necklace and a crown-like headpiece. Behind him is a large arch of marigolds and yellow flowers framed by a rainbow of red, green and purple garlands, topped by a gold umbrella under a tent canopy. Around the throne sit devotees in saffron and orange clothing with rudraksha malas, and women in orange and maroon saris, seated on a stage edged with marigold swags.2009-01-01A seated figure on an ornate white and gold throne at the centre of a flower-decorated stage under a white tent. Behind the throne is a semicircular backdrop of yellow marigolds, with red, green and purple floral arches framing the seat. A golden parasol hangs above. The central figure wears a red garland, white robes and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Seated below on the stage, several people in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit to the left, and a woman in a red-bordered sari sits to the right. Marigold garlands edge the stage. a person: the central figure wears a red garland, white robes and a gold necklace, seated on a throne in a ceremonial setting.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.2009-01-01A photograph of an outdoor ceremonial stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands, a rainbow-striped floral backdrop and a golden canopy. A man in red robes with a white shawl sits on a red-cushioned throne, hands pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. Around the dais, saffron-robed men and women sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer, some wearing rudraksha malas. Brass oil lamps, fruit, flower petals and bowls of offerings are arranged along the front of the stage.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 photograph of a festive stage under a white tent during a celebration. A central figure seated on an ornate throne with a red-and-gold cushioned seat, wearing a red garment with white dhoti-style drapery and a gold necklace, joins his palms in greeting. A golden umbrella hangs above him, and the backdrop is a large yellow floral arch edged with multicoloured garlands and white-and-red scrollwork. Around the base of the stage, several men in saffron and orange robes sit with folded hands or attend to offerings, while women in orange and maroon saris sit to the right. Marigold garlands and yellow flower decorations line the platform, with brass-coloured lamps and fruit offerings placed on the stage.2009-01-01