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Devotees queue on a raised stage to offer respects at a golden throne decorated with a gold arch and a canopy, framed by a flower-garlanded arch of marigolds and roses. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long garland of beads sits on the throne; the person's face is not used for identification and the appearance is not clearly established, so the identity is uncertain. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in yellow, line up in front, while a woman in saffron stands at the left edge of the stage. Blue and maroon drapes frame the hall.

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December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of a temple-style stage during a ceremony. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne-like seat beneath a golden canopy and a flower-garlanded arch of yellow, orange, red and purple blossoms. In front of the seat, a woman in a rust-coloured sari bows low and touches the feet of the seated figure. A line of devotees in white dhotis and white or yellow-bordered garments stands along the stage, several with hands folded. In the foreground, a standing man in an orange robe with a saffron shawl faces the stage, seen from behind. Blue and orange draped backdrops frame the stage, and a row of women in white and yellow saris stands at the right.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 25 20082008-12-25A photograph of a stage set for a devotional ceremony. A long-haired person in an orange robe and an orange beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, beneath a gold canopy and an arch of red, orange and yellow flower garlands. Around the throne, men in white dhotis and cloths, some with gold-bordered yellow shawls, stand with hands folded in reverence or offer flowers and palm fronds. A woman in white and a woman in a red blouse are in the right foreground. A blue-and-teal backdrop and red curtain frame the stage, and a copyright overlay appears at the bottom right.2008-12-23A photograph of a stage event with a large ornate golden throne decorated with a golden canopy and red cushions, framed by green lighting and strings of flower garlands. Several devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in orange and yellow shawls, stand along the stage. A man in white bows low at the base of the throne steps, and a woman in white stands nearby. Scattered flower petals cover the floor, and a girl in white kneels in the foreground.2008-12-25A stage at an indoor hall with a yellow and orange backdrop, garlanded flowers, and a golden throne-like seat. A figure in orange robes and a white garland sits on the throne at centre; a seated figure in orange and white has a ceremonial golden necklace and a dark mala. Devotees in white dhotis, white sarees and saffron shawls line up on the red-carpeted stage, several bowing or touching feet and offering respect. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and seated audience members in the foreground face the stage. A few seated figures are at the right edge.2009-07-16Indoor photograph of a devotional gathering on a raised stage at an evening darshan. A golden throne with a red cushion and a golden canopy stands at centre, framed by a floral arch of marigolds and red flowers. A figure in orange robes sits on the throne while devotees in white and cream clothes bow, kneel and approach in a line. On the left, a man in an orange shirt with a rudraksha mala stands beside a smiling young man in white. Women in white and cream saris, one with a yellow shawl, wait on the right beside red curtains. Deep blue and teal backdrops fill the background.2008-12-23A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage with a golden throne (peetha) decorated with a golden canopy and marigold garlands, set against a green-lit backdrop with white floral streamers. A central figure in orange robes sits on the throne, while a woman in a white sari with red border stands before him. Around the stage, a line of devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis stand with hands folded, some in orange and blue. Scattered flower petals cover the floor in the foreground, and a woman in red and white stands at the lower right. The scene suggests a darshan or welcoming ceremony.2008-12-25July 16 20092009-07-16