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Night photo of an outdoor gathering under string lights. A seated figure on a gilded throne-like seat wears an orange-saffron turban, orange garments and a red and green flower garland, with a silver bird-shaped ornament on the seat's edge. He leans forward to touch a devotee's small object or rudraksha-style bead mala held by a man in a white shirt. Nearby, a red box holds fruit and packets, and a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts stands behind. A woman in a white saree stands in the lower foreground.

April 06 2012

Night photograph of a crowd at an outdoor evening event with a raised stage. On the right, a person in a bright orange turban and orange robe with long curly hair and dark beads sits raising one hand in greeting, appearing to be the presenter toward whom the crowd is turned. a person is shown from this appearance-based cue of an orange turban, long hair and orange robes, with role as a seated presenter receiving greetings. Nearby, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style bead necklace presses his palms together in namaste. Behind them, many men in white shirts and dhotis, some in orange, stand among scaffolding and a speaker, with a white cloth and orange draping on the stage edge.

Night outdoor satsang gathering lit by tall floodlights. In the foreground a figure in an orange sleeveless top and a saffron turban with long, swept-back dark hair faces a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala; the two clasp hands in greeting. Around them devotees wear white kurtas with orange scarves, and one younger man presses his palms together. A crowd fills the background with orange banners.

Night outdoor event with string lights and a crowd of many people behind rows of devotees. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and a man in a maroon shirt stand before a seated figure on a raised golden throne wearing an orange robe, orange turban, and a long red-and-white flower garland, with a bare upper arm adorned with a bangle. Another man in white with a rudraksha mala stands nearby. A red tray with fruit and offerings sits at the front right, and a white-robed figure and a woman with a ponytail in white clothing are in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, cued by the orange turban and robe, garland, bangle and golden seat.

Night outdoor gathering with string lights overhead and a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold throne at right, his hand raised to a devotee's head in blessing. a person cues: orange turban and robe, ornate gold armband, floral garland. A devotee in white with a rudraksha mala bends forward to receive the blessing. Offerings on a red tray include apples, sweets and currency. Gold throne decorations and a silver-handled staff are visible at right.

November 26 2009

Night outdoor satsang event with stage lights and a large crowd in the background. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban with long dark curly hair sits on a raised yellow-cushioned seat, leaning forward and touching the head of a man in orange. Seated in front, a man in white shirt and dhoti with an orange shawl and glasses receives the blessing with hands raised, and a man in white clothes sits beside him. A woman in a yellow sari with a long braid sits at the lower left. On the right, a tray of apples and a plate of sweets sit on the platform, along with a small electronic display. Orange flags line the background.

2010-01-10 +1 copies

Night outdoor event lit by tall floodlights, with a crowd of men in white kurtas and shirts. In the centre, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and hands pressed together talks warmly with a figure seen from behind, who wears a large saffron-orange turban and an orange sleeveless top, with long dark hair falling down the back. Other men in white, some with orange shawls and gold bracelets, stand close around them, and orange banners and rows of seated devotees appear in the background.

A photograph of a ritual blessing in a hall. A man in an orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a heavy gold beaded necklace extends his right hand to press a blessing onto the head of a devotee with bowed head. A second man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands beside him, and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti holds a red-lined box of offerings. Devotees in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. Gold bangles, a red tilak and white garments are visible. Behind them a yellow banner is partly visible.

A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor ashram hall with a white canopy and orange-and-gold banners overhead. A long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala draped across his chest places his right palm on the head of a short-haired devotee in a white shirt, while holding a paper in his left hand. Nearby, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a red tilak and gold chain watches, and a wooden tray holds apples and a brass plate. Several devotees with folded hands stand around, including a grey-bearded man in white with a yellow shawl, and a silver plate sits in the foreground.

2010-10-16 +1 copies

Night outdoor event with a large crowd behind a barrier and string lights on tall poles. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and stands with his back to the camera. Beside him, a man in an orange robe with an orange turban smiles broadly while holding a tray of small red-capped items. Around them, devotees in white shirts, yellow shawls with rudraksha malas, and a woman in a purple sari bend in close to the tray. A partial banner and illuminated decorations appear in the background.