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A photograph of a devotional darshan at a stage set before a large floral arch of white jasmine and marigolds with red and yellow blooms. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a garland of white flowers, receiving visitors. Before him a woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari with a long braid bows, while a man in a white dhoti and white shirt places a hand on her shoulder. Other men in orange shawls and white dhotis stand around, one in orange holding a tray with flowers and prasadam. A dark-haired man in a cream sweater stands at right. Backdrop shows a painted night scene with temple architecture and a hanging chandelier.

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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a red-curtained hall. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron shawl and garland sits on a flower-decorated seat in front of a red heart-shaped backdrop, a probable Swamiji by his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and garlands, though his face is not used for identification. Before him stands a metal table with a cake and sweets, and a man in a cream sweater and white dhoti with his back to the camera faces him. A woman in a white-and-gold sari with a brown handbag and another woman in white stand to the left, a man in white clothing stands behind them, and a cameraman in orange and white is at the back. Flower garlands in pink, red and white decorate the table and seat, and a man at the right in orange clothing serves cake.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a floral-decorated backdrop. A central figure sits on a white cushioned seat framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands with red and yellow flowers. He has long dark hair and wears an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha mala. Around him, several people in white ritual clothing with orange shawls stand with folded hands in devotion. A woman in a white sari with a long braid, a young girl in a purple silk dress, and a man in white kneel or stand nearby. A man in an orange robe and another in an orange-red turban stand to the side. A colourful patterned cloth hangs on a pole at the right, with red curtains behind. A camera operator is visible at the left edge.2006-12-27A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a canopy decorated with orange and red bunting. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate throne heavily garlanded with red, orange and white flowers, gesturing with raised hands while smiling. Beside him stand several devotees in orange shawls and white clothing, including a woman with curly blonde hair in a white dress with an orange shawl, and a man in white with an orange shawl. A man in a maroon jacket and another in dark attire stand behind, and seated devotees in white fill the lower left. A bronze-coloured ornament sits by the throne. Photo credit text is overlaid on the lower right.2006-12-30March 10 20132013-03-10December 30 20062006-12-30December 27 20062006-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial pushpabhishekam on a stage draped with yellow and red fabric. A seated figure in orange robes, wearing a saffron head wrap and beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate decorated throne framed by a white flower-garlanded arch with red and green accents. Women in white saris with gold borders stand around the throne, one offering a garland, and others carry brass-like trays of flowers. Men in white dhotis and white shirts pour or sprinkle flowers from raised baskets above the seated figure, and a boy in white stands at the right holding a framed picture. Behind them hangs a banner with a painted deity image and a red-and-white decorated canopy overhead. Petals cover the throne and floor.2008-11-12December 27 20062006-12-27A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a canopy with purple, red and yellow trim. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes with an orange head covering sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a red backdrop and a white floral arch, holding a microphone, with rose petals scattered around the seat. Standing to the left are people in white and cream clothes with gold borders, including a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded and women in cream saris with gold borders. On the right, people in white dhotis and white garments stand with palms joined in greeting. A large printed photograph on the wall behind shows a figure in orange. Garlands hang along the posts.2008-11-12A photograph of a festive stage setting at an outdoor ashram event. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream-coloured garment and a multicoloured flower garland with a maroon shawl, raises one hand in blessing in front of an ornate arched backdrop decorated with white jasmine garlands, green and red trim and a striped canopy. Around him, about a dozen people in white and cream clothes, several with orange shawls and beaded necklaces, sit or stand closely. Some faces and clothes are speckled with coloured powder. A white-draped table sits in front of him, and a painted devotional picture is visible at the upper right.2008-11-12