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Night outdoor event. A man in an orange sleeveless top and leopard-print wrap sits on a raised cushioned seat at a table laden with apples, oranges, a bowl of fruit, chocolates and a small stack of banknotes, and reaches toward the offerings. Opposite, a man in white clothes with a gold-colored border holds a white flower garland with red blossoms, while other people in white, blue and yellow saris stand and wait beside him. A water bottle sits on the table. Painted decorative pillars with orange and red patterns frame the stage, with string lights and a large crowd in the dark background.

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Night-time outdoor event with a crowd in the background and string lights overhead. In the foreground, a figure in an orange sleeveless top and leopard-print wrap sits with head bowed while a man in a white shirt drapes a white and red flower garland over their head. Another man in white smiles beside them. In front, a tray holds apples, wrapped chocolates and a small bowl of fruit, with a white jar and packets on a table. The figure's face is not visible and identity cannot be determined from appearance, so a person is unsure.2010-02-12Night outdoor event photographed at a festival stage. A figure seated at a table wears an orange sleeveless top with a leopard-print wrap, a white jasmine garland and a red flower garland, with a visible sacred ash mark on the arm. He reaches out to shake hands with men in white shirts and a woman in a light blue sari with an ID badge. Trays of apples and wrapped sweets sit on the table, and a crowd of spectators stands behind, under strings of lights and a decorated pillar.2010-02-12December 29 20102010-12-29Night outdoor event lit by floodlights on a tall stand. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne draped with red cloth and yellow and red marigold garlands smiles, wearing a white turban, long dark hair, a leopard-print top, and multiple gold necklaces; this matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long hair, turban, and ornate gold adornments. Beside the throne a man in white dhoti with a gold border stands near a tray of fruit, and an orange-robed attendant appears at the right edge. A large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees presses toward the throne, with elderly people reaching out to touch it; several people in the foreground have their hands extended forward. Behind them a seated crowd fills the grounds.2010-12-29Night outdoor event lit by floodlights. A long-haired man in a white turban and a leopard-print shawl sits on a throne-like seat draped in red, orange and white cloth and heaped with yellow and red flower garlands. He reaches out with one hand toward a brass plate of fruit and offerings held by a devotee. Around him stand men in white dhotis and shirts with orange and yellow shawls, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces; a man in orange robes stands at the back. Fruit, mangoes and a tray of coloured offerings rest beside the seat. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a white turban, long swept-back hair, a leopard-print wrap, gold necklaces and is being offered a plate, matching the page's report of Swamiji at this event.2010-12-29Night photograph at an outdoor ashram event under a tent canopy with pink and red draped fabric behind. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange sleeveless top under a leopard-print shawl and a white flower garland, sits at a yellow-covered table and holds up a small paper item. Beside him stands a younger figure in an orange robe with a white and red flower garland, touching their forehead. Around them a crowd of men and women in white kurtas and lighter clothing stands close. Red apples, flower garlands and small packets sit on the table in front, and a green wreath hangs at the upper right.2010-02-12Outdoor evening event photographed at night with string lights and orange flags in the background. A person in an orange sleeveless top and leopard-print wrap, wearing a long white jasmine garland with a red flower, sits behind a table and holds red apples; a candy pile sits on the table. Several people stand behind, including women in cream and light-blue saris, and two men in white shirts bend over the table with apples in hand. The scene suggests a distribution of offerings or prasad.2010-02-12Night outdoor event lit by a bright moon and strings of orange lights. In the foreground a man in an orange sleeveless top with a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder stands behind a wooden table covered with apples, a water bottle, a microphone and a red tray of candies, gesturing with one raised hand toward the crowd. Facing him, a man in white shirt holds a rolled white paper, and an older woman in white and maroon sari stands nearby, with a woman in yellow shawl behind them. Painted decorative pillars in blue, red and yellow frame the background, and a large crowd of devotees stands in the dark.2010-02-12December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29Night outdoor event with a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and saris, many with orange shawls. A man seated on a richly decorated golden-framed throne wears a cream turban and a leopard-print top, with long dark hair, and is garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Attendants in white stand around him, one in an orange-and-white shawl. Trays of fruit, coconuts and offerings sit on the throne's golden base, and bright lights illuminate the stage area.2010-12-29Night outdoor event on a stage. A man with long swept-back dark hair wearing an orange sleeveless top and a leopard-print shawl sits on a yellow chair, smiling and extending his arm to hand something to two men in white kurtas with rudraksha malas who bow forward with hands cupped. Behind them a woman in a yellow vest and other attendees in yellow and orange stand near the stage. Apples, wrapped sweets, folded banknotes and a water bottle sit on an orange cloth in front. Colourful striped pillars and string lights frame a large crowd in the dark background.2010-02-12