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A photograph of a ceremonial scene on a stage before a dark curtain. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a flower-garlanded canopy wears a cream turban, a red-and-gold robe and a gold-trimmed cloth. Two people kneel on a white-draped platform, one in a white satin robe pressing palms to the seated figure's forehead, the other in a yellow top and cream shawl with hands raised. To the left, a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace holds an open book. To the right, a woman in white and orange draped cloth holds a rudraksha mala while another person beside her touches her face. Marigold and jasmine garlands decorate the throne and canopy.

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January 07 20082008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07A seated man with long dark hair and a cream turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands and a flower-trimmed canopy above. He wears a maroon silk kurta with gold trim over white dhoti-style cloth and smiles as an older man in a white shirt and jeans kneels before him with palms pressed together, leaning in close. A woman in a white sari with gold border and orange shawl, holding a rudraksha mala, kneels to the right, and a figure in orange robes sits at the left edge. The white-draped platform is strewn with flower petals, and a pedestal fan stands at the left; a sign at the lower right reads a copyright notice.2008-01-07Photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a dark draped backdrop. A man in a maroon and gold kurta with a cream turban and a long pink-and-orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, under a flower-decorated canopy. A devotee in white kurta with an orange shawl kneels before the throne with his hands on the seated man's knee. To the left, a seated man in an orange robe and gold beaded necklace kneels, and a bearded man in orange robes stands with hands folded. The throne and canopy are garlanded with orange, white, yellow and purple flowers, and a white cloth covers the platform.2008-01-07A seated man in a red and gold silk kurta with cream dhoti and sash sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a floral canopy with white and orange blossoms. He wears a cream turban and has long hair. Two devotees in white kneel on a white cloth at his feet, one in a white kurta and one in a white sari-like garment, while a seated man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace kneels to the left. A standing attendant in an orange shawl and white dhoti holds a rudraksha mala at right. A dark draped curtain forms the backdrop. The man on the throne is an appearance-based candidate for a person, shown with long swept-back hair, ceremonial red-gold clothing and a turban, but the identification is uncertain.2008-01-07A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back is being honoured on a stage before a black curtain. He wears a cream turban, a red-maroon robe with a cream dhoti, and a long garland of pink and red flowers. A white-clad devotee kneels before him with palms pressed together, while another devotee in orange robes and a gold necklace sits with folded hands at left. A second white-clad figure stands at right. An umbrella-like canopy strung with white jasmine and orange marigold garlands hangs above the throne, and petals lie on the white-draped platform. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so he is described by role only.2008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07A seated man in a golden ornate throne with red velvet cushion, wearing a cream turban, maroon-red silk robe with gold trim, a red tilak mark on his forehead, and a long pink, orange and yellow flower garland. He places one hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white garment, whose dark hair is visible from behind. The throne is framed by yellow, pink and white flower garlands and a golden peetha-like arch with a deity murti at the top. A second man on the left wears an orange-saffron robe and a gold chain necklace. White cloth covers the stage, with scattered red petals on the floor. The scene reads as a blessing or initiation at a satsang stage. Two physical people are visible.2008-01-07A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, draped in flower garlands with a floral canopy above, wears a red-and-gold ceremonial kurta, a cream turban with a red bindi, and a red mala in his hand. A kneeling man in white shirt and white dhoti touches his forehead to the seated man's raised hand, while a woman in white kneels and bows low on a white-draped platform. To the left, a standing young man in saffron-orange robe and gold necklace holds a mala; to the right, a woman in white sari with orange shawl holds rudraksha beads. Dark blue curtains form the backdrop.2008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07