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A photograph of a stage set for a Guru Purnima satsang, decorated with white and red floral garlands forming a large arched canopy over a central seat. A seated figure in orange and saffron robes with a white garland sits on a white throne-like seat under a red-and-white striped umbrella motif, with a framed portrait draped in clear plastic visible above. Maroon curtains frame the stage, a brass lamp stand and bronze lamps stand on either side, and a yellow and marigold-petal rangoli with a small offering lies at the base of the stage. Overall the scene reads as a devotional darshan platform in an indoor hall.

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A decorated stage set for a Guru Poornima event with a large white floral arch framing a central seat. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red canopy above sits with palms pressed together in greeting, garlanded with flower necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage steps and a row of silver kalasha pots sits on yellow cloth at the front. Maroon and purple curtains flank the stage, and a large framed portrait hangs above the arch, partly obscured by plastic sheeting. Flower petal rangoli decorates the floor below, and a brass lamp and fresh flowers mark the foreground.2007-07-29A figure in orange robes sits on an ornately decorated throne on a raised stage, framed by a floral arch of white and red flower garlands with yellow marigold trim. The figure wears a long garland of white and orange flowers and has long dark hair. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style brass vessel stand on the stage, with flower petals and a bowl of offerings on the floor at right. A deep red curtain hangs behind, and a white draped panel stands at left. A cyan bucket sits beside the throne. The person appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues of saffron clothing, long swept-back hair and garlands, seated in an honorific setting.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a flower-decorated stage with a floral arch and canopy in red, white and yellow marigold garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a garland and long dark hair sits on a decorated throne at left, with a microphone before them; the appearance-based candidate is a person, given long hair, saffron clothing and a garland. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel stand on the red stage steps, a bowl of rose petals sits below, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at the right edge holding a microphone. Maroon and purple drapes hang behind.2007-07-29A photo of a flower-decorated stage with a central throne framed by white and red floral arches and a red-and-white scalloped canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, wearing layered garlands and a rudraksha mala, holds a microphone and sits on the throne. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a bowl of fruit and offerings sits in front on a white-draped table. A devotee in white dhoti sits at the foot of the stage among flower petals, and a few heads are visible at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A stage viewed between heavy red velvet curtains that are drawn open at the centre. Within the framed opening, a seated figure in an orange-yellow garment with white garlands sits on a raised throne decorated with red and white striped canopy, marigold garlands and yellow flower festoons. The figure's hands are pressed together in namaste. A low red platform in the foreground holds a floral rangoli design and a small white deity murti or sculpture adorned with flower garlands. A probable Swamiji figure is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, long hair, and garlands, and is seated in a throne setting for a Guru Poornima event.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29Photograph of a decorated indoor hall stage set for a Guru Poornima program. A large ornate peetha-style throne is framed with white and red flower garlands and a red-and-white canopy. A small figure seated on the throne wears orange and red clothing and is partly obscured by the flowers. A brass oil lamp sits on the floor at the lower left, and a maroon velvet curtain hangs at the sides. A large printed portrait is visible on a backdrop above, and yellow-and-blue patterned pillar drapes flank the stage. Floral offerings are scattered on the steps. Another partly visible person stands at the far left edge near a wooden podium draped in white cloth.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a stage set for a Guru Poornima satsang, with a large throne-like seat framed by a flower-covered arch decorated in white, red, purple and yellow blooms. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair, wearing a garland, sits on the throne and speaks into a microphone while gesturing with one hand. Brass kalasha vessels and oil lamps are arranged on a yellow-draped platform in front, and a purple curtain and yellow drape frame the stage. A partly visible person kneels at the bottom edge of the frame. Large floral decoration and ceremonial stage arrangements dominate the scene.2007-07-29