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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.

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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.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 photo of a seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and an orange shawl with a white and blue garland, on a red throne decorated with white flower garlands. A brass Ganesha murti sits on the left beside a cake with pink icing and cherries on a table. A bare-chested attendant in an orange cloth and head wrap stands behind, and an orange-clad man stands near. A white-clad devotee bends forward to offer something from a plate, while a smiling woman in a white sari with a pink border and a rudraksha-style necklace watches. Red curtains and garlands fill the background. a person is the seated figure with distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and garlands.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27December 30 20062006-12-30December 27 20062006-12-27A photograph of an indoor festival stage under a white tent canopy decorated with purple, red and silver draping. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair in a beige-cream garment, with red-stained clothing, bends forward to a decorated dais framed by white flower garlands and a red-brown backdrop. Around him several people in white and cream clothes, some with orange shawls and pink-stained garments, stand with hands folded or palms raised in devotion. On the foreground table draped in blue and silver cloth, a white two-tier cake, a plate of offerings and framed portrait photographs are displayed. Colourful powder marks cover some clothing.2008-11-12A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and long dark wavy hair sits on a red-cushioned throne draped with white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flowers. He wears a blue and white beaded garland and a gold bangle, and his hand touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Behind the throne stands a shirtless man with an orange turban, and a woman in a white sari with a name badge watches at right. A decorated cake with cherries sits on a table at left, beside a golden figurine and a kalasha, with red curtains in the background. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair and saffron shawl, receiving a devotee during a birthday celebration at the ashram.2006-12-27A celebratory stage scene under a white draped backdrop with string lights and floral arrangements. A man in a gold-embroidered brocade robe with a red sash and a cream turban sits or stands centrally beneath a golden ceremonial canopy, flanked by floral decorations. In front, a white-clad man with his back to the camera faces a white-draped table holding a tiered cake with lit candles and red flowers. Around them, devotees in white kurtas and saffron-orange sarees and shawls gather, and a young girl in a mustard top and red skirt reaches toward the table. Attendees clap or stand near the stage. Whether the central figure is a specific individual cannot be determined from appearance here, so no identification is made.2009-06-10A photograph of a festive outdoor tent stage decorated for the Holi celebration. A seated figure in a cream robe with a white flower garland receives attention from a man in a cream kurta and dhoti with pink and yellow colour on his clothes, who appears to be applying colour. Around them, several people in white and cream clothing, some with colour-stained garments, stand clapping and smiling. A white two-tier cake sits on a blue draped table decorated with three framed portraits, and a wooden tree-shaped piece sits nearby. Above, a decorative purple and red valance and a white arched frame with garlands and lights hang over the stage, with a gold-bordered yellow cloth beneath the tent edge.2008-11-12A photograph of a celebration under a decorated tent with a large ornate arched backdrop in red, gold and purple. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a cream-coloured embroidered kurta, a maroon shawl and a white flower garland, raising one arm and holding a microphone. In front of him is a white tiered cake on a table draped in blue fabric, with three framed portraits on it. Around them stand older women in white and cream saris with gold borders, a man in a white dhoti and shawl, and several people in orange and saffron clothing. A figure in white stands to the left with a white and gold shawl, and a child stands at the far left.2008-11-12