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A photograph of a stage event with a red backdrop and a large ornate golden throne in the centre. A man seated on the throne wears a red-and-saffron turban, a red-orange robe, a gold necklace and a long white flower garland, and his feet rest on a low red footstool. Behind him a golden halo frames a multi-armed deity murti, with a trident standing to the side. Two tall gold oil lamps flank the stage, and white banners with lotus designs hang at the edges. In front, a bare-chested man in white dhoti and a younger man in red cloth sit on the floor, and at right a musician in white and a man with a microphone are seated. Probable Swamiji is the central figure on the throne, identified by turban, saffron-red clothing, gold necklace and garland; the seated attendants and musicians are unidentified.

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A figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red-cushioned back, set against a deep red stage backdrop with a gold Nataraja-style dancing deity medallion above. The seated figure wears a saffron-red robe, a red turban, a long white and red flower garland, and a gold necklace; a trident stands beside the throne. Around the throne, several people in red and white attend: one in a red garment seated on the left, another in a cream top bending to touch the seated figure's feet, a bare-chested man in white dhoti at a low red puja platform, and a group of robed men in red and brown holding microphones on the right. Gold lamp stands flank the stage, with lotus-motif side panels. a person seated on the throne, with long hair and ceremonial gold and garland adornment, presiding over a padapuja-style ritual.2017-06-08A stage event with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a maroon-red robe, a maroon turban with gold ornament, a gold necklace and a white-and-red flower garland. Behind the throne is a gold-framed carved deity murti with multiple arms, and red-and-gold hanging panels and red lanterns decorate the backdrop. A woman in white sari sits to the left beside a younger man in red cloth with curly hair who is seated on a chair. To the right, a bare-chested older man in white dhoti sits and makes a gesture, and several men in red and white sit at the right edge, one holding a microphone. Gold oil lamps stand on either side and a trident leans near the throne. The central figure is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the role of a ceremonial speaker, with maroon robe, gold necklace and turban cues.2017-06-08June 08 20172017-06-08A photograph of a ceremonial stage with deep red draped backdrop and a gold-framed ornate throne at centre. A seated man in orange-red robes, wearing a red turban-style headdress with a gold ornament, gold necklaces and a white-and-red flower garland, sits with eyes closed and feet bare on the throne. A dark-skinned attendant in a red garment stands at left holding a sacred object near brass lamps, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti sits lower right beside seated men in white. A gold trident stands behind the throne and a golden deity murti in a tall arch appears at the top. Brass oil lamps flank the stage.2017-06-08A photograph of a stage event with a red backdrop and a golden ornate throne at centre. A seated figure on the throne wears red-orange robes, a red and gold turban-style head covering, a gold necklace and a long white and red flower garland, with a trident leaning beside the throne. A golden halo-like arch behind the throne shows a multi-armed deity figure. On either side of the throne, gold oil lamps stand on the stage. Four people sit on the floor: a woman in white with grey hair at left, a young man in a red garment at lower left, and two bare-chested men in white dhotis at right, one holding a microphone. Ceiling stage lights and red hanging lanterns appear above.2017-06-08A stage event with a central figure seated on a large gilded throne against a deep red backdrop. The seated man wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, a red-orange robe, a long red and white flower garland, and a gold necklace; he holds a golden trident beside the throne. Above him a gilded deity murti in a dancing pose stands within a golden arch. Two lamp stands flank the stage. A woman in white sits at the left, and a young man in a red garment sits at lower left. At right, two men in white dhotis and shawls hold microphones, and a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti sits at lower right.2017-06-08A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions sits centrally on a red-draped stage. He wears a red-and-maroon robe, a red turban with a jewelled ornament, a gold necklace and a large white-and-red flower garland. Behind him a gold circular halo frames a multi-armed deity murti in dynamic dance pose, with a trident leaning against the throne. Gold lamps stand on either side. Before him, a man in a red shawl sits cross-legged facing the throne, a light-clothed elderly man sits to the left, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti sits to the right with two microphone-holding men at the far right. The swamiji label reflects appearance cues on the throned figure: long hair under a turban, rudraksha-style gold necklace and ornate saffron-red clothing, which is a probable match.2017-06-08A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-red turban with a gold ornament, a gold necklace, and a white-and-red flower garland. He sits with eyes closed and hands resting on his knees, with a small footstool before him. In front, a bare-chested older man in white dhoti kneels with folded hands. To the right, a man in orange-red clothing holds a microphone while others sit beside him. Behind the throne is a red backdrop with a gold circular frame showing a multi-armed deity murti, and a brass lamp stand with an oil lamp stands at the right. A banner with a lotus design is at the far right.2017-06-08June 08 20172017-06-08October 26 20152015-10-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage with red draping. A man seated on an ornate gilded throne wears a red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red-saffron dhoti-style garment, a white and red flower garland and gold necklaces. A gilded trident stands beside him and a golden figure is at the upper right. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala sits in a chair at left, and an orange-clad man sits on the floor at left. Two seated men in white and orange, one holding a microphone, sit in the foreground at right. A decorative red and orange parasol hangs at upper left. Oil lamps are at the base of the throne. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by a turban, saffron clothing, gold necklaces and a flower garland.2017-06-08June 08 20172017-06-08