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A photograph of a tented outdoor event with red-and-white striped drapes and a green floor. In the foreground, a man in a long-sleeved white shirt offers a red apple to a man in white with an orange shawl, while a woman in a white sari with a red border and a garland holds a green leaf. Beside them, a figure in an orange robe with a long garland and a long-haired person in orange stand near a tray of oranges and pomegranates. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears a cream-gold dhoti and shawl and gestures toward the fruit. Behind them, many people in white clothes sit and stand under the tent, and a banner-draped stage is visible at the left. The scene shows fruit offerings being presented during the gathering. a person is not clearly identifiable from appearance.

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A photograph of a tented gathering with a crowd of devotees. In the right foreground a man with long dark swept-back hair wears a cream-and-gold shawl over white and holds up an apple to a woman in a white sari with a green-and-gold border and a dark mala necklace, who reaches toward him. Beside them stands a man in a saffron-orange shawl and orange robe with a rudraksha mala, and another in orange with a gold necklace and garland. Baskets of oranges, a pomegranate, apples, yellow flowers and orange marigold garlands sit on a white cloth in front. Behind them, men in white and a bald man in an orange shawl with a kumkum mark stand among other devotees under white canopy tents with red and blue draping and a green floor. A woman in a patterned top stands at left, and a man in white with a mala is nearby.2010-01-01Outdoor event under a white tent with red and yellow bunting. A smiling man with long dark hair, gold necklaces and a white and gold shawl sits on a golden throne-like seat, with a tray of red apples in front of him. A younger man in an orange robe and rudraksha-style beads offers apples from a silver tray, while another man in orange holds a tray and a man in white stands behind. Devotees in white and yellow clothes stand and sit along a red carpet, and an older man in white with folded hands kneels at the front. A cameraman in white stands in the background near speakers. Marigold garlands and a large floral arrangement decorate the throne area.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor event under a white and red striped tent with red-draped tables and a green carpeted walkway. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair wearing a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl hands apples from a steel tray to devotees, one of whom holds out an apple. Nearby, a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace stands beside him, and several men in orange and white attire and women in white saris with orange shawls move through the crowd. Stacks of red apples fill the tray, and flower garlands of marigolds and roses lie on the right. Many people in white and orange attire fill the background hall, with a banner visible above. a person appearance: the man in cream and gold clothing seated at the tray has long swept-back hair but no crown, malas, or saffron robe, so no candidate qualifies; the orange-robed man with a gold necklace is a devotee or sannyasi.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor event under a white tent with red and white draping and garlands of marigolds hanging overhead. In the foreground a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala stands with hands pressed to his chest while a devotee in white and a woman in a green sari face him. At right a figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace stands near a tray of fruit, with another man in a yellow-and-white dhoti and garland seated beside him. Behind them a crowd of people in white and orange stands in rows near a stage.2010-01-01Outdoor tent event with white canopy and red-and-white bunting. On the right, a man in white dhoti and cream shawl with flower garlands sits on a cream cushioned seat before a large gilded throne-like structure heavily decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. He holds a red apple and receives a tray of fruit and an offering box from a man in orange robes and rudraksha mala. A young man in orange with a long swept-back hairstyle and garlands stands at left, and an orange-clad attendant stands beside the seat. A woman in a red blouse and white sari bends forward with hands together, and a child stands nearby. Several people in white shirts and orange robes stand around. Apples are scattered on the seat and cloth. A white electric fan and loudspeakers are visible.2010-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with colourful bunting and floral garlands. A central man in an orange-saffron robe and a gold beaded necklace with a pendant stands at the edge of the frame, one arm extended toward a seated figure. The seated figure, wearing white and gold clothing and a large red and white garland, receives offerings from attendants. Baskets of red apples and a bouquet of flowers are offered on the right. Men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris stand around, some with palms pressed together. A gold-ornamented throne-like seat with flower decorations is visible at right, and speakers stand behind the crowd.2010-01-01A festive outdoor event under a white and pink tent, with a golden throne draped in marigold garlands and red roses at the right. A seated figure in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl sits on the throne, extending an arm toward a plate of apples while a man in white shirt stands beside him. Standing nearby are two men in orange robes with rudraksha malas, one wearing a gold necklace, and a young man in an orange shirt. Devotees in white and in pink and red saris stand with hands folded in namaskar in the foreground, and a larger crowd fills the tent behind them. Swamiji (probable) is a central figure on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklace and golden shawl, but this is an appearance-based label only.2010-01-01A photograph taken inside a white tented pavilion decorated with red swags and floral garlands. On the right, a man seated on a golden throne-like chair wears a white dhoti, a yellow shawl and a gold-coloured garland, and extends his hand toward a tray of oranges held by a young man in an orange robe and mala beads. Centre-left, a man in an orange robe with a mala and a garland, identified by appearance as a person, bends forward and places his hand on the shoulder of an older man in a maroon shirt who bows to him. Behind them a third young man in orange stands holding a garland. Many people in white clothes and women in saris fill the foreground and background, with a large floral arrangement at upper right.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01Indoor photo of a devotional offering at a richly decorated altar with gold-embossed panels, floral garlands and a red-cushioned seat. A woman with long dark hair in a saffron-orange sari reaches forward to take red apples offered by hands from the crowd. Beside her a young man in a saffron shawl and gold necklace stands, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl gestures nearby. Several men in white and cream shirts crowd the foreground, with a small saffron-shawled figure on the far left. The setting suggests a darshan offering with fruit biksha.2008-07-17A 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.2010-01-01