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Evening 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.

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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.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 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 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.2010-01-08Photograph 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-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 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.2010-01-08Night outdoor event on a raised red-carpeted stage lit by tall floodlights, with strings of lights and leaf garlands overhead. A seated figure in saffron-orange robe and orange turban, with a large white flower garland over the shoulders, faces a young man in orange robe and a beaded garland who is in front of him, and a man in pale blue-green kurta with rudraksha beads who holds a paper and joins his palms. A tray of red apples sits on a red-lidded wooden table in front, beside microphones and a gold-trimmed cloth. Behind them, a large crowd in white dress sits on mats under a white tent, and a banner with Tamil text is hung on the stand. Seated figure appearance is uncertain; described by role only.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.2010-01-08Photograph taken at an evening outdoor event under strings of lights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a large white jasmine garland, holds a small yellow paper slip while looking down at it. Before him on a yellow-cushioned seat sits a silver tray holding red apples and wrapped sweets. A second person in orange robes and a gold-coloured pendant necklace stands behind him. In front, several men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand and sit at the seated figure's side, one with palms pressed together. Other people and white-covered tables fill the background, with banana plants and a dark-clothed woman with a gold necklace at the lower left.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.2010-01-08Night photograph of an outdoor event stage at a Tamil temple celebration. A figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with a white flower garland, stands at the back of the stage, beside another person in orange with a rudraksha mala. A bald priest in orange sits at the lower left before a wooden podium with a red cloth, fruit, flowers and a brass oil lamp. Another man in orange stands at the far left edge. Devotees in white shirts, dhotis and checked shirts press forward in a crowd toward the stage. Overhead stage lights, strings of leaves and a banana plant decorate the scene, and a green banner with printed text hangs at upper right.2010-01-08