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A crowded outdoor gathering under a white canopy with draped white cloth and a hanging light fixture. A long-haired figure in saffron and orange robes sits at the right, holding a tall orange-tasselled staff and wearing a marigold garland and beaded necklaces; a gilded lion-headed seat or carved gold base is in front of him, decorated with white flower garlands. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and cream saris with gold borders bend forward, one man in white shirt and white dhoti in the centre and a woman in a white dress with a long braid in the foreground. An older man in orange shawl and vibhuti marks stands at the back left. Several people in white and cream stand close together, and a blue book or booklet lies on the right edge.

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A photograph taken under a white tent at an outdoor festival gathering. A long-haired man in saffron-orange and red clothing sits on a red-draped seat with a golden ornate base, holding a saffron-tipped wooden staff and a booklet, with a red tilak on his forehead and flower garlands around him. Men and women in white and cream clothes crowd around him, a bald man in saffron-orange stands behind, and a younger man in orange with a garland stands at his side, with a woman in white beside them.2009-07-07A large open-air gathering under white tent canopies at a Guru Poornima celebration. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a red-and-black tiger-striped seat with an ornate gold throne-like structure beside him, holding a long wooden staff with an orange cloth tied to it while his arm extends toward a devotee. Around him, seated devotees in white and orange clothing, men in white shirts and a man in orange cloth stand close by, and a dense crowd of many people sits on the ground beyond. A printed photo booklet rests on the seat. The figure is described as Swamiji (probable) based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor event under a white canopy with pale pink draping. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red sleeveless garment, orange shawl draped over the shoulders and a white flower garland, sits on a red cushion beside an ornate gold peetha, holding a long staff with an orange cloth. Facing them, a group of men in white shirts and trousers and a woman in white with a long braid stand and listen attentively. Behind them, more people in white and a few in orange stand under the tent, with a rustic building visible beyond. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (long swept hair, orange-red robes, garland and staff) are consistent with a person seated on a throne, so this is marked as a probable in-person candidate.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a festive devotional gathering under a white tent. At the centre, a man with long dark hair and a flower garland of white blossoms wears an orange-saffron robe and gold-bead necklaces and smiles as he stands before an ornate gold-and-red throne. Behind him a golden throne with a carved backrest and a seated deity-style emblem is decorated with red flowers. A man on the left in an orange robe and ceremonial beads holds a silver vessel and a small silver implement, while a bearded man with long hair and an orange robe stands nearby. Around them, devotees in white shirts, a woman in a teal top and a woman in a white sari with a red border press forward, some holding hands together in greeting or reaching toward the central figure. A bearded older man in white stands at right, and a standing fan and a vase of flowers sit near the throne.2009-07-07Outdoor festival photo under a pink-white tent at an ashram-style ceremony. A long-haired man in an off-white kurta stands centre, with a devotee in orange and red raising an orange-ribboned staff near him. In the foreground a woman in a blue sari bows over a large gold-coloured ornate object, while a woman in white with a long braid stands at left. Men in white shirts and a man in an orange shawl and saffron cloth attend nearby. Marigold and white flower garlands hang on red-carpeted seating, with a crowd of devotees in white behind and a red mat under the performers.2009-07-07Outdoor event under a white tent with pink draped fabric and speakers. A long-haired man in an orange-red dhoti and a pale pink-and-green shawl sits on a golden throne-like seat, holding a silver trident and gesturing with his hands toward a brass bowl of rice held up by a bald elderly man in white. Around him, devotees in white shirts and orange saffron garments press forward, and women in white and orange sarees watch. A golden peetha and a gold-and-silver staff are at the left foreground. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with a hillside and buildings behind. A figure in a red sleeveless top with long dark hair and an orange cloth tied to a staff stands at right, with a garland of white and pink flowers around the neck. Beside him a devotee in an orange-saffron garment and gold necklace receives an offering from a woman in white. Around them, people in white and cream clothes, several with gold bangles, offer items and gather closely. A golden ritual vessel is visible in the lower foreground with pink flowers nearby.2009-07-07Outdoor festival scene under a pink-and-white canopy at a devotional event. A young man in saffron robes and a beaded necklace stands at a gilded throne-like seat draped with orange cloth and garlanded with red and pink flowers, while a woman in a red blouse leans toward it. Devotees line up around it: a woman in a white sari with a gold-bordered yellow cloth, an older man in a white shirt with his hands folded in prayer, a girl in an orange-yellow dress accepting something, and a woman in a cream sari with a long braid. A monitor sits on the left and a golden lion-form carving decorates the seat. No specific deity or a person's face is clearly identifiable from appearance here.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07