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A photograph of a festival stage decorated with marigold flowers, a golden canopy and a large floral arch. A seated figure in the centre, dressed in white and red garlands with a crown-like headdress and a golden necklace, sits on a throne-like seat with hands pressed together in namaskar. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit on both sides of the stage in prayer, some with hands folded, and two women in orange saris sit to the right. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style offering and fruit are arranged on the platform. The scene suggests a ceremonial puja, with a canopy and ornate throne beneath the central figure.

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Outdoor 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.2009-01-01Outdoor ceremonial stage decorated with a large arch of white and gold floral ornamentation and a golden parasol canopy over a central seat. A figure in red garments with a white shawl and flower garlands sits in an anjali pose on a golden throne-like seat surrounded by marigolds and flowers. Around the dais, several people in orange and saffron robes sit in prayer postures, some offering water or ritual items from brass vessels. Golden trident staffs flank the stage, and flower arrangements decorate the foreground. The scene conveys a Jayanti birthday celebration with puja offerings.2009-01-01A photograph of a festive stage under a white tent at a Jayanti celebration. A seated figure in a red and gold garment with white dhoti-style cloth sits on an ornate throne with a golden umbrella overhead, hands pressed together in namaste. Garlands in red, orange, green and yellow drape the throne and a rainbow-striped arch frames it. Seated before the platform, several people in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces hold their hands in anjali, and women in orange and maroon saris sit at the right. Marigold garlands edge the platform, with silver lamps and balloons at the sides. Swamiji (probable): the central seated figure wears ornate red and gold ceremonial clothing and a crown-like headdress on a throne, with the appearance cues of ceremonial adornment, so this is an appearance-based candidate present in person.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.2009-01-01A 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 a ceremonial stage under a white tent with a large floral arch in red, yellow and green. A central figure seated on an ornate throne with a golden umbrella above, dressed in red and white robes with a golden crown, hands pressed together in greeting. Around the stage, several people in saffron and orange robes sit on the platform; one holds a lit flame or incense toward the central figure, others sit with folded hands. Marigold garlands and yellow flower borders line the stage edge, with offering plates and oil lamps in front. Several women in orange saris sit to the right. The scene reads as a puja or sevai before a throne-like seat, and the central figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) by the red and white ceremonial dress, crown and seated throne position.2009-01-01Outdoor festival stage under a white tent during a birthday celebration. At the centre, a man seated on a red-cushioned throne is garlanded with red, orange and yellow flower garlands and wears white and gold ceremonial dress with rudraksha malas. Behind him rises an ornate golden throne canopy framed by white scalloped arches and yellow floral backdrops, with a golden umbrella above. Attendants in orange robes sit and stand around him: one in orange-robed kneeling front left, another in orange offering a tray of fruit and flowers, and women in orange saris tending brass plates and lamps near the floor. Marigold garlands line the stage edge, and a golden trident stands at right beside potted flowers.2009-01-01A photograph of a stage ceremony under a white tent. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden umbrella overhead, in front of a large yellow marigold-and-rainbow backdrop and a white floral arch. The seated figure, in red and white clothing with folded hands raised in greeting, is wearing a white and gold crown and a garland. Around the stage front, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit with folded hands or pouring offerings, and several women in saffron and maroon saris sit at the right. Marigold garlands drape the stage edge, with brass offering vessels, plates of fruit and lamps arranged before them. a person candidate is seated on the throne with appearance cues of a crown and ornate ceremonial clothing; unsure given the distance and image quality.2009-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A 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.2009-01-01A 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 figure seated in the centre of an ornate golden throne platform under a white tent, with palms pressed together in namaste. He wears a red garment with a gold-and-white shawl and a red and gold garland. Golden parasol-shaped canopy above, arched with white-and-purple ribbon and yellow flower decoration behind. Around the dais, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit with folded hands, and women in saffron saris sit at the right near brass lamps. Flower garlands in orange, yellow and red edge the platform, and colourful balloons hang at the upper right. The scene appears to be a festive ceremony with devotees seated on the stage.2009-01-01