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A tented outdoor darshan scene with white and red drapery and strings of marigold garlands. A central figure in a white dhoti and a gold-bordered cream shawl stands at a golden throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, reaching toward a silver tray of red apples set on a golden lion-headed stand. Beside him, a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands near the throne. In the foreground, an older man in white with a white flower garland and a mala stands with hands folded. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and saris with hands folded, and a cameraman in white kurta with a video camera on his shoulder. Speaker stacks and orange flowers are visible at the lower left.

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A photograph of a large outdoor event under a white tent with red and white striped poles and marigold garlands. A long-haired man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cream shawl leans forward smiling and extends his hand in blessing toward an older man bowing with his head lowered at the front. Beside them a basket of red apples sits on a wooden stand, and a gold kalasha-style vessel is visible at left. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands nearby, and another man in orange stands at the upper right behind a flower-decorated pillar. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and saffron-coloured clothing fills the tent, and a cameraman stands near the top, operating a video camera. Speakers and drapery frame the stage. a person (long swept-back hair, cream and gold shawl) is blessing a devotee in a darshan-style exchange.2010-01-01Photo of a ceremonial gathering under a white tent with red and gold draping. On the right, a seated person in a cream and gold shawl with a red-and-orange flower garland receives a blessing as a man in white clothes places his hand on the seated person's head. Behind them, a young man in orange robes with a beaded necklace stands and watches. A gilded deity murti with a rich garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers stands beside a silver tray of apples. Other attendees in white and orange stand around, and a boy in a graphic t-shirt is in the foreground. The seated person has long swept-back hair and a gold-trimmed cream garment; appearance is consistent with a possible presence of the a person, but the face and attire are not distinctive enough to confirm.2010-01-01Outdoor darshan under a white tent with floral and yellow-orange bunting. A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like flower garland sits on a golden-cushioned seat in a cream and gold dress, smiling and reaching toward devotees. Beside him stands a tray of red apples and a silver bowl. A kneeling devotee in a grey-and-white striped shirt with white hair reaches out, and a woman in orange holds a woven basket decorated with red flowers. Other devotees in white and orange stand behind, and a cameraman in a white dress with an orange shawl films the scene. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and a garland, and the seated role is that of guru receiving devotees.2010-01-01A festive outdoor event under a white tent with red and white drapes. A man in a cream and gold dhoti and shawl, garlanded with yellow and white flower necklaces, sits on a gilded throne decorated with red roses, yellow marigolds and garlands. Devotees in orange and saffron robes offer apples from silver trays, and one person in white kneels and touches his feet. Other devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls stand nearby, and women in saris and yellow flower bowls line the red carpeted path.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive event under a white tent with pink and red draping. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sits on a golden throne before a large golden deity murti decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers. He holds a red apple and accepts apples from an older man in white shirt and dhoti, who holds a red folder and a microphone. A young sannyasi in saffron robes with rudraksha beads stands beside the throne holding a silver tray of apples, and other people in white and orange clothing gather around, with apples being passed in the foreground.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive event under a white tent with red and white draping. A man seated on a gold-and-cream throne wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold necklace, and bare shoulders, smiling and raising a hand. Before him, a man in saffron-orange robes offers a garland of white and red flowers, while another saffron-clad attendant holds a tray of fruit. Nearby, devotees in white clothes stand and kneel with folded hands, one woman in white holding an apple. A large gilded deity murti behind the throne is decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, and a bouquet of red flowers sits at the base. Speakers and stage lights are visible at left.2010-01-01A photograph of a large outdoor tent event with white canopy and red and white draped trim. On the right, a long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl sits beside a golden throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands, holding a silver tray of red apples and offering them to devotees. Behind him, two young men in saffron robes wear rudraksha malas, and one holds a tray of apples. A cameraman in white stands at center with a video camera. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees in white, cream and saffron clothing, including saffron-robed devotees with beaded necklaces, reaches toward the offering. Several people hold apples, and a golden offering basket sits at the lower right.2010-01-01A festive outdoor event under a white tent with red and white drapes. A man with swept-back dark hair, wearing a cream and gold dhoti-style garment and a large white and orange floral garland, sits on a golden throne covered with yellow and red marigold flowers. A man in a white shirt leans in to touch his hand while another man in an orange robe with a long rudraksha-style mala stands beside the throne. Nearby, a basket holds red and green apples, and a woman in a white kerala-style sari and a woman in a red blouse smile among a crowd of white-clad devotees. Baskets of yellow flowers and orange marigolds sit on the green-carpeted walkway, and red-and-white poles decorate the tent.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive outdoor gathering under a white tent with red and pink drapes. A man with a long swept-back hairstyle, wearing a gold-bordered white dhoti and a white shawl with a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and red roses. An older man in white shirt and trousers bows with palms joined toward him and seems to receive his blessing. Another man in saffron clothing holds a silver tray of apples, and more apples rest in a basket at the lower right. Attendants in white and orange stand behind, including a young man in saffron with a rudraksha mala. The setting suggests a darshan or honouring ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated man with long swept-back hair, gold necklace and gold-bordered shawl wearing a crown-like throne setting, presented as the honoured guru.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a white canopy, with a large golden throne backed by a bright garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. A seated man in a white dhoti with a golden border and a long garland of orange beads sits on a golden throne holding an apple, while smiling. A younger attendant in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside him holding a tray of apples. Another attendant in saffron stands at the right foreground holding apples, and a man in white with grey hair stands at left holding a wooden staff. Several other attendants and devotees in white and orange stand nearby, and a bowl of red apples sits beside the throne.2010-01-01A photograph of a tented outdoor event with a crowd of devotees. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with bright marigold and red flower garlands, wearing a cream-and-gold dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace, and he is handing an apple to a person in front of him. Several men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas stand around him, one holding a silver tray of apples. Devotees in white and grey clothing reach forward, and a woman in a red top holds an apple. Stacks of red apples sit in the foreground, with a fan and speakers visible under the white tent canopy.2010-01-01December 29 20102010-12-29