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Night outdoor darshan at a public satsang. Devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange borders queue along a floral garland strip beside a wooden lectern. On the raised stage at right, a man with long hair wearing an orange turban and orange robes sits in a yellow chair, with another orange-robed figure behind him; fruit and offerings lie on the lectern. Floodlights illuminate a tent canopy with blue and yellow drapes. Many people are visible, some in white with orange shawls, and a man in a checked shirt applies a mark to a woman's face.

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Night outdoor satsang at a large public event. On a raised stage under a white tent with blue and gold trim, a bald man in orange robes stands beside a woman in an orange sari seated behind a wooden lectern, with flowers and offerings on the platform. A long line of people in white and cream clothes, many women in yellow and green saris with long braids, walks along a green carpet toward the stage. A large crowd sits on the ground on the left under floodlights, with a man in an orange-striped shirt in the foreground.2010-01-10 +1 copiesNight-time outdoor scene during a procession at a ratha, with a crowd of devotees gathered close. A seated figure on a gold-embossed raised seat wears an orange saffron wrap over a red garment, with long swept-back hair, smiling and extending a hand toward the devotees; the figure's appearance is consistent with a person in a ceremonial role. In front, a woman in a white sari with a braid and a red-blouse woman with flowers in her hair bend forward, a young woman in white wears a rudraksha mala and holds a flower. Men in white shirts stand in the background beneath a tree, and a colourful banner edge is visible at right.2009-02-02Night photograph of an outdoor satsang and darshan event lit by bright floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees seated and standing in front of rows of empty chairs. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes and an orange turban reaches out from a raised platform to greet devotees who are pressing close, including women in white and yellow saris and girls with long braids. Beside him, a bald man in saffron clothing stands on the platform, and a wooden tray holds apples and sweets. Another man in white with an orange-red shawl stands among the devotees on the left. a person: the saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair and an orange turban on the platform, shown blessing devotees.2010-01-10December 08 20112011-12-08Night-time outdoor event with a large crowd of men in white dhotis and pale shirts pressing close to a raised wooden platform. On the right, a long-haired person in an orange saffron garment with ornate gold necklaces sits on the platform, smiling, beside a wooden box holding red fruit and offerings. A bald man in orange with rudraksha mala and a white-clad devotee bowing at the platform's edge are visible in the foreground. String lights, speakers and a film camera on a boom appear in the background, with a tall marigold garland at the platform's base. The crowd fills the open ground, with more people behind the rail.2011-12-08January 22 20102010-01-22Night-time darshan at an outdoor event. A man in saffron robes and an orange turban sits on a white throne heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and magenta flower strands, with a rudraksha mala visible on his chest. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a devotee in a white shirt kneeling before him. Around them, devotees in white and cream clothing crowd the space, and a cameraman on a tripod stands behind the throne. A tray of flowers, a silver vessel, and orange cloth sit on the table at the lower left.2008-07-27A photograph of a stage at a Kalpataru darshan event. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits on a large orange-red throne-like chair, receiving devotees. A man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels at his feet, touching the footstool area in a padapuja gesture, while a woman in a white sari with gold border assists alongside. Around them, devotees in white, orange, red and grey clothes stand in a line waiting. Behind the throne are white draped curtains with yellow and red floral arrangements on gold-capped pillars. A small wooden footstool sits on the platform, with a brass or silver puja tray at the side. Credit text is at the bottom right.2010-02-14Night outdoor event on a raised red-carpeted platform with white pillars and red-and-gold decorative columns topped with orange flowers. A figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands at the centre-top, with another person in orange and a yellow-orange headwrap beside them, surrounded by a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis and other onlookers. Men in saffron robes stand at the right edge of the platform by a white railing. Foreground shows dense crowd, a black speaker box and orange flower garlands.2010-01-21Night outdoor event on a sandy ground lit by bright floodlights, with a decorated stage and canopy at right. On the stage, a figure in long, swept-back dark hair and saffron/orange robes stands beside a large ornate golden throne-like seat, with a second saffron-robed man in short hair beside them. Behind them on the canopy backdrop is a printed portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban and saffron clothing, with a caption in Tamil script. A crowd of devotees stands and sits in front: men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in saris of purple, maroon, pink and yellow, some with braided hair and flowers. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti stands at left with folded hands. The stage canopy is strung with colourful pennants and flowers.2011-11-09Photograph of an outdoor stage event under a dark tarpaulin canopy. A figure seated on an ornate golden-and-black throne wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, smiling with hands together. A bald man in orange robes and gold necklace stands at the throne's left, bending forward. Around them crowd devotees: a woman in white with a gold-bordered sari and a boy in a light checked shirt, a man in a white shirt, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl. Behind the stage is a dark banner with large gold Tamil script and apples are piled on a table at right.2010-01-09Elevated view of a satsang-style gathering on a red-carpeted hall with a green runner and pink petals. A long-haired person in orange robes with gold necklaces sits on a white-draped seat at right, with a second orange-robed person standing behind a white table of offerings. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, some with lanyards, and several girls in white and light blue clothes stand with hands folded or gesturing, while a man in orange shirt and white dhoti stands at left. Marigold and flower garlands hang along the runner.2009-01-12