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A photograph taken in dim, warm light on a temple stage. A woman in a red sari stands at a gilded ornate throne draped with white and orange flower garlands, holding a red cloth. Facing her, a man in a dark jacket and white dhoti reaches toward the cloth, bowing slightly. Behind them, several people in red and maroon traditional clothes stand near the edge of the stage, with a green backdrop, brass vessels and offerings on the lower steps. Whether the throne is occupied is not visible; the seated figure's appearance cannot be confirmed from this image.

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December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25A figure in a long red-orange robe with long dark hair stands beside an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flower garlands, reaching to take a red cloth from a young girl in a brown-orange costume with a flower in her hair. Another dancer in red stands behind them on a dim stage lit with green and red light, with small offering pots on the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure has long swept-back hair and orange-red clothing beside a golden throne, with the page naming the event as a Swamiji event. Gold ornamentation, garlands, and a red-cushioned throne suggest a ceremonial stage presentation.2008-12-25A photograph on a stage decorated with flower garlands. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron kurta and orange dhoti stands at a gold-and-red throne (peetha) draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands, with a gold canopy above. He reaches forward to take a red cloth from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with gold border, who bows toward him. Behind them a man in orange robes stands beside a gold stand with flower arrangements. On the right, two people in white stand near a wooden pillar at the edge of the stage. Backdrop shows an om symbol and a white dove on a tan cloth, with green lighting.2008-12-28December 25 20082008-12-25A photograph on a stage in front of a golden throne draped with white jasmine garlands and yellow and purple flower strings. A figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a peach-coloured embroidered kurta over an orange cloth, standing on a small gold footstool with a red cushion, reaching out to receive a red folded cloth from a bowing man in white shirt and white dhoti with a red-and-white beaded necklace. Behind them an orange-robed attendant stands near a backdrop with a green-lit crescent and bird emblem. A small flower arrangement and a carved wooden pedestal sit at the right edge. The dark-haired figure matches the a person appearance cues of long swept-back hair and ornate clothing, while the bowing man in white is a devotee. Two other people stand at the left edge in orange robes, one with a beard.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A figure in an orange-saffron long kurta with a long swept-back hair stands at a gilded throne (peetha) draped with yellow, white and purple garlands, reaching forward to hand a red folder or envelope to a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti who bows and holds a small golden ceremonial item. A monk-like attendant in saffron robes stands behind them beside a red-draped table with flowers, and a man in a green kurta and white dhoti stands at the right edge on a green-lit stage. Behind is a beige backdrop with a bird motif and a sword emblem. The throne's gold lion-form armrests and jasmine garlands are prominent.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph on a stage decorated for a festival. A figure with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe stands at a gold ornate throne with red cushions and a canopy, garlanded with white, yellow and purple flowers. Facing him, a young woman in a red and gold silk sari with gold jewellery and flowers in her hair holds out a red cloth bundle, which he receives. Behind them, people in white dhotis and kurtas stand by a dark red curtain, and a pink-clad figure stands at the right edge. Potted palms and pink flowers decorate the stage.2008-12-23April 28 20172017-04-28A photograph on a decorated stage at an event. A central golden throne (peetha) with a canopy and lion-head armrests is draped with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. A long-haired figure in a peach-pink kurta with orange-gold trim stands on the throne's footstool, bent forward with hands together in front of the seat. Beside them a man in a white kurta and white dhoti with gold border bows and holds a red folder or book. Behind, an orange-robed attendant stands near a red-draped table, and a woman in white and orange sari and a man in grey stand at the right with hands joined. A wooden pillar and a backdrop with an Om symbol, a trident and a white dove complete the setting.2008-12-28