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Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees behind barricades under string lights and hanging decorations. In the foreground, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a white jasmine garland stands near a yellow-and-gold throne-like chair holding a silver tray of apples and other fruit, and he is reaching toward the fruit while smiling. Beside him, a figure with long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and an orange robe stands near a seated older man in white. A devotee woman in a yellow shawl and another woman in orange stand nearby. A banner with Tamil text hangs on a stage structure behind the crowd, and banana plants and a hanging lamp are visible.

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Night outdoor event with a crowd behind a barricade. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a white jasmine garland sits on a yellow-and-red throne-style seat, smiling and reaching out toward a woman in an orange sari. Fruit such as apples sits on a silver tray and a red box in front of him. Nearby, a woman in a maroon blouse and a man in white shirt stand among devotees. Overhead are string lights and a floodlight on a pole, with a banner in the background showing a portrait and printed text.2010-01-08Night photograph of an outdoor satsang at a stage lit by bright floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees seated behind white-draped tables and garlands strung overhead. In the foreground, a man in an orange turban and orange robe wears a white flower garland and reaches forward to bless a younger man in an orange robe with a gold-coloured beaded necklace. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis bow with folded hands toward the stage. A tray of apples and fruit sits on a red and gold box beside him. Behind the stage hangs a banner with Tamil text and a portrait, with banana plants and a tiered light rig above. A woman in a yellow shawl stands at right.2010-01-08Night outdoor stage event lit by overhead floodlights, with a large crowd behind a railing. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and white flower garland sits on a cream and gold throne, extending his right hand in blessing toward a younger man in an orange robe with a beaded gold necklace and long hair. Devotees in white and folded hands kneel and stand before the throne. In the foreground on a low table are a steel tray of red apples, a red box with gold tassels and a small tray of offerings. A green banner with Tamil text hangs on the stage backdrop, and a bright yellow-saffron sash appears on a woman at right. The scene is festive with hanging floral decorations overhead.2010-01-08Night photograph at an outdoor evening event with bright stage lights and a dense crowd behind a barrier. In the foreground a seated figure in a yellow-cushioned chair wears an orange turban, orange shawl and a white jasmine garland, and extends an arm to people reaching toward him. Beside him stands a younger man in an orange robe with a gold beaded necklace. A bald man in orange robe sits in the lower left. On a red-draped table are a steel tray of apples and a folded red and gold cloth. Behind is a large banner with a portrait and printed Tamil text. Several people in white and orange surround the seat, with a few people in white shirts to the right.2010-01-08Evening outdoor event at night under strong stage lights with a crowd behind a railing. In the foreground, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a large white flower garland stands at a golden chair, handing out a tray of red apples. Beside him, a younger man with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a gold-coloured necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a paper and speaking with devotees. Devotees in white, some with yellow shawls, press close. Behind them a green banner with Tamil text and a portrait is visible, with banana plants and floral strings overhead.2010-01-08Night photo at an outdoor stage lit by bright floodlights. A figure in an orange turban, orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a gold-and-yellow throne, one hand extended to touch the head of a standing devotee in orange robes wearing a long gold chain. Fruit, including apples, sits on a silver tray and red-and-gold gift boxes rest on the stage table. Behind, a crowd of devotees in white clothes watches, and a banner with Tamil text hangs on the right. Green leaves and flower strings decorate the stage.2010-01-08Night outdoor event lit by stage floodlights and strings of lights, with banana plants and garlands overhead. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long white flower garland and dark swept-back hair, sits on a raised white-cushioned seat, handing out red apples from a tray that also holds coins and sweets. Devotees crowd close: a man in white shirt and dhoti, a woman in a white sari with a dark beaded necklace, and a woman in an orange sari bend forward to receive fruit. Behind, many more people in white and orange stand and sit among rows of chairs. a person is the seated figure in orange with the white garland and orange turban, distributing prasad to devotees.2010-01-08Photograph taken at night outdoors under bright stage lights hung on a tall metal truss. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a thick white flower garland stands at left, reaching toward a long-haired man in an orange robe with gold-colored beaded necklaces, who looks down at a steel tray. Another orange-clad attendant at left holds a red box filled with apples, sweets and gold tinsel. Women in white and yellow saris with folded hands bow or stand nearby, and an older man in white with a mala necklace is in the lower right foreground. Behind them a banner with Tamil text hangs above a large crowd, with banana plants and string lights in the background.2010-01-08Night outdoor gathering at a festival ground lit by tall floodlights and strung with yellow and green garlands. A figure in an orange turban, orange robe and white flower garland stands on a raised wooden platform, blessing a man who leans in with a hand on his head. A tray of apples and money sits on the platform beside him. Around them a large crowd in white shirts and dhotis, some in yellow or orange shawls, presses forward. A woman in a yellow shawl on the left looks toward the platform. Banana plants and a banner with a portrait stand at the back. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the orange turban, orange robes and long hair of the figure on the platform, who is giving blessings to devotees.2010-01-08Night-time photo at an outdoor evening event. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a large white flower garland stands at left, handing items from a tray of fruit and offerings held on a red box. Beside him stands a younger man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe and gold-coloured beaded necklace, looking on. Devotees in white dhotis, saris and cream clothing crowd the foreground and background. A banner behind them shows a portrait and Tamil text. Strings of lights and banana plants decorate the setting, with a large crowd beyond the barrier.2010-01-08Night outdoor event lit by tall floodlights, with a banner showing a saffron-clad figure on the left and strings of yellow and green festoons overhead. A central figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with a white jasmine garland around the neck, sits on a raised cushioned seat and smiles while reaching to take or offer a red apple to a man in a white shirt and dhoti. Nearby, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a bald head smiles, and other devotees in white stand around. In the foreground a woman with a yellow-green shawl and a woman in orange stand near a silver tray. At the right, a figure in orange with long swept-back hair and a beaded mala sits behind a bowl of apples. A plate of apples and a silver tray sit on the seat, and the scene is crowded with devotees.2010-01-08Night outdoor event on a large open ground lit by floodlights on tall towers. A seated figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe, with a white flower garland draped over the shoulders, extends an arm to people in the crowd while sitting on a cushioned golden throne-style chair. Trays of red apples and a steel tray of colourful sweets sit in front. Devotees in white and yellow clothing stand and sit in rows of chairs behind a barrier. A banner hangs on a pole and a large portrait banner appears in the background, with strings of lights overhead. A man in white stands at the left edge beside a speaker.2010-01-08