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A photograph taken under a white tented pavilion at a Guru Poornima gathering. A long-haired figure in a red-orange sleeveless garment and gold armlets reaches forward to touch the forehead of a man in white clothes who kneels with palms pressed together. Around them, devotees in white, orange and saffron stand and sit closely, some with hands folded. To the left, a large ornate gold-and-red throne or seat stands beside a gold kalasha-style vessel and a golden trident, with flower garlands hanging above. A saffron flag is visible at left, and a speaker and microphone sit near the throne. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing moment. Several dozen people are visible.

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Outdoor festival photo under a white canopy at a Gurupoornima event, with a figure in a red-orange robe and orange shawl, a floral garland of green and pink flowers, and a long dark hair, extending both arms forward with palms down to bless a kneeling devotee. Behind him, a gilded throne with a silver trident and a kalasha-style brass object; devotees in white with orange shawls and garlands stand and kneel around him. Two more devotees in white with their heads lowered receive blessing in the foreground. A red carpet, flower strings and a loudspeaker are visible in the crowd area. The figure matches the a person appearance profile with long swept hair, orange-red robes, a garland and gold bangle, and is shown in a blessing posture.2009-07-07A photo of a crowded outdoor event under a white tent with pink draped fabric and fans. 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A long-haired man in a red sleeveless top and orange shawl, wearing a flower garland and gold bracelets, extends his hands in blessing over the bowed head of a devotee kneeling before him. Beside him stands a gold-and-silver trident and a seated figure with an orange cloth and flower garlands. Devotees in white and orange shawls kneel or stand around, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in orange presents a brass vessel. The long hair, orange-and-red garments, garland and ornamental gold align with the a person cues; the figure is presented as a candidate, and his role is a blessing giver.2009-07-07A 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.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph inside a white tented pavilion where devotees gather around an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back. A central figure sits on the throne with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a multi-coloured flower garland, with a crown-like gold element above. Some attendants and devotees in white and orange clothing stand nearby; a young man in an orange robe with a gold necklace stands at left, a man in a white shirt and orange shawl is in the foreground, and women in white saris and orange shawls stand at right. Garlands hang on the throne, a trident leans at the left edge, and a standing fan and tent drapery are visible. The scene suggests a devotional darshan or reception with attendants offering respect to the seated figure.2009-07-07Inside a white canopy tent at a temple event, a figure in orange robes with a red shawl and long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a floral-garlanded canopy and a trishul placed beside it. Devotees in white, yellow and green saris and white dhotis stand in a line on a blue carpet scattered with petals, offering flowers and reaching forward to the seated figure. A rock-work backdrop holds painted deity figures, and a cameraman in orange stands at the right. The scene suggests a padapuja-style honouring of the seated figure, though the seated person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2009-07-07