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A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A man seated in a swing-like seat draped with yellow and pink flower garlands wears a red-orange turban, saffron-brown robe and pink garland, with a gold-trimmed red throne and tiger-skin-patterned seat behind him. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand with folded hands; a woman in a purple sari and gold necklace stands beside them. A person lies prostrate on the striped mat in front of the swing, and a brass tray with a kalasha-like pot is nearby. The scene suggests a darshan-style reception or puja on a stage; a person seated in the swing, identified by turban, saffron robe and garlands.

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A stage ceremony under a canopy of stage lights. On the left, a bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-brown robes with a pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-print cloth, beside a gold parasol. Near him, a golden swing-like frame is hung with yellow and white marigold garlands and pink flowers. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts, some with gold-bordered shawls and sacred threads, stand with hands folded; a woman in a purple sari with gold border stands among them. A man in a white kurta kneels in front of the frame, and a brass plate and a red cushion sit on the colourful striped floor mat. A small silver stand is at the lower left. Light from overhead lamps and a red curtain forms the backdrop.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A ceremonial scene on a stage with a gold-and-red throne decorated with a tiger-skin cushion. A seated man in a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robe, gold necklaces and a pink flower garland sits in a yellow and pink floral swing draped with marigold garlands. Opposite him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border stands with palms joined in namaskar. A woman in a purple sari with a mala stands behind, with other men in white dhotis and garlands nearby. Colourful striped mats cover the floor and a silver tray sits in front. Red curtains form the backdrop.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12Stage event under a tent with stage lights and rigging overhead. A seated figure on a gilded throne with a red cushion and tiger-skin cloth wears an orange-brown turban, orange robes and a pink flower garland, with a golden umbrella above. Beside him a golden swing frame is decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. In front, a man in white dhoti prostrates on a colourful striped carpet. Standing devotees in white and cream dhotis and saris, one in purple with gold, press palms together in namaskar. The scene reads as a devotional reception or darshan. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with a person, with orange-saffron robes, turban and garland cues, but this is uncertain.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a stage event with a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-red turban, gold necklaces and a pink flower garland. Behind him stands a dark statue of a deity with a tall hooded backdrop and garlands, and a gold canopy above the throne. Beside the throne, a decorated palanquin with yellow and pink flower garlands stands. To the right, a row of people with palms pressed in namaste wear white and cream dhotis and purple, plum and green saris, with rudraksha malas. A woman in a white sari stands at the far right. A colourful striped rug covers the stage floor, and an orange-and-gold cushion pile sits by the palanquin.2016-12-12December 22 20162016-12-22A figure in a rust-orange turban and matching orange-brown robe sits on a swing draped with yellow and pink marigold garlands, wearing a pink flower garland and heavy gold necklaces. Behind him, a large gold-and-red throne with a tiger-striped cushion stands on a stage. Nearby, people in white dhotis with yellow borders, a woman in a purple sari and another in a purple-and-gold sari stand with hands folded, and a man bare-chested with sandalwood marks stands at right. A silver tray and red-cushioned stool sit in front, with a bundle of gold and orange cloth on the floor. Probable Swamiji: the orange turban, orange robe, pink garland and gold ornaments are visible on the seated figure in ceremonial swing setting.2016-12-12A stage ceremony with a man seated on a gold-carved throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, wearing a rust-red turban, a red-brown robe, a pink flower garland and gold bangles. Beside him hangs a swing-like canopy of yellow and white marigold garlands strung on gold chains. Behind him, a row of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a purple sari, a younger woman in a purple and gold sari, and men in white dhotis and cream shawls with rudraksha-style necklaces, plus women in cream and gold saris. A silver tray and a small red-cushioned stool sit in front. The seated man has long hair and a beard, with distinctive garlands and a red-and-gold robe, consistent with a person in a ceremonial role.2016-12-12