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A central figure sits in front of a golden throne-like backdrop with a gilded canopy and a yellow marigold-covered arch, with a golden umbrella above. He is dressed in white and wears a long red-and-white flower garland, with hands pressed together in greeting. Around the raised stage, a group of people in saffron-orange robes sit on the floor, some holding brass vessels and fruit offerings, and two women in saffron sit at the right. Ornate white and silver scalloped arches frame the stage, with trident symbols on golden poles at either side and marigold garlands draping the platform edge.

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A 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 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 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 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 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 ceremony on a raised stage under a white tent. A seated central figure with hands pressed together in namaskar wears a red garland and white dhoti, sitting on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy, framed by a large yellow floral backdrop and white-and-red striped arches. Around the stage, several people in orange and saffron robes sit with garlands, some holding brass vessels, lamps and offerings of fruit and flowers. Women in orange sarees sit to the right. Bouquets of flowers and colourful balloons decorate the setting.2009-01-01Outdoor stage at a large festival, decorated with a curved white-and-red arch and a wall of yellow marigold flowers. A seated figure in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold crown and red-and-white floral garland, sits on a red-and-gold throne with hands folded, under a golden parasol. Around the stage, several people in saffron-orange robes stand and sit, some holding brass items and offering flowers, one raising a hand in blessing. Brass trident-topped poles, floral arrangements and metallic balloons frame the scene, and a small oil lamp burns near the seated figure.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 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.2009-01-01A photograph of a stage at an outdoor celebration with a golden ornate throne-like seat backed by a large golden arch and a yellow flower-covered backdrop. A seated figure in white and gold garments wears a long red and white flower garland and sits on a red cushioned seat, with a golden umbrella above. Around the stage, many seated attendants in orange and saffron robes sit on a white-draped platform decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands, with brass vessels, fruit and offerings in front. Golden trident-topped staffs stand at the sides, and a fire burns at the bottom edge. Floral arrangements and large silver-and-white scroll decorations frame the scene, with balloons at upper right.2009-01-01Outdoor stage at a festival decorated with a large white-and-purple scalloped arch and yellow flower backdrop. A central figure in a red garment with a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden umbrella overhead, hands pressed together in greeting. Around the dais, saffron-robed men and women sit in rows with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, some holding bells and a conch-like vessel, attending a puja. Brass pots, fruit, bowls of offerings and flower arrangements lie on the platform, with pink and white lilies and colourful balloons at the right edge. Several people sit in the foreground, and a crowd is partly visible at the edge. The central seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, with the red garment and a garland as cues, though the appearance is not distinctive enough to be certain.2009-01-01A stage set for a ceremony under a white tent canopy, with a large floral arch in white, yellow and red behind a central seated figure. A figure in red and white garments sits on an ornate golden throne surrounded by layered garlands and a golden umbrella, hands joined in namaste. Around the stage, several people in saffron-orange robes sit in front, some with hands folded in prayer and others making offerings, beside brass lamps and tridents, with flower arrangements and balloons at the right edge.2009-01-01