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Night photograph of an outdoor evening event with bright floodlights and a crowd of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis seated on chairs and the ground. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange turban, orange saffron wrap and gold armlets, and leans toward a man in the crowd who holds out a hand. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala looks on. Yellow, red and green flower garlands drape a pillar on the right, and a green and white stage edge is visible behind the crowd. Probable Swamiji (long swept hair, orange turban and saffron wrap with gold armlets) is present, interacting with devotees.

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Outdoor night event lit by floodlights, with a large crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis seated on chairs and mats. In the foreground, a figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange turban, orange garment and gold-coloured arm bands and bead bracelets, seated on an ornate throne-like chair with flower garlands at right. Facing him, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak gestures while speaking. An older man in white stands behind them. The green and white carpet and banners suggest a public programme; the orange-clad central figure matches the page's a person cues. Garlands of yellow, pink and red flowers are visible.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Night outdoor event with bright floodlights and a crowd of many people in front. A man in orange and gold ornaments sits on a decorated golden seat with garlands of yellow, white and red flowers behind him, wearing an orange turban, orange silk robe, a long gold necklace and gold bangles, and smiling. A bald young man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands beside him and reaches toward him, while an older man in white stands behind. Devotees with outstretched hands press toward the seat, and a gold ceremonial vessel sits at the lower right. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the decorated throne, identified by his orange turban, long hair, gold necklace and ceremonial dress.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Night outdoor darshan event with a figure seated on a gold-and-cream throne decorated with a gold lion-head armrest and marigold and rose garlands. The seated person wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange robe, with a long, loose, dark hair, gold necklace and beaded bangles, and smiles while extending a bare foot toward a kneeling devotee in white shirt who bows with joined hands. Behind the throne, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a bare-chested younger man with a rudraksha mala stand near a camera operator. A large crowd of devotees, many in white, fills the lit ground, with floodlights overhead. Orange-clad women and men are visible among the crowd, and a screen shows the stage at right.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Night outdoor event lit by bright floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees in white and dark clothing pressing forward. On the right, a long-haired man in orange and saffron robes and an orange turban sits on a golden throne decorated with flowers and a gold lion-head armrest, with gold bangles and a gold necklace. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside him, and an older man in white stands behind. Devotees in front raise hands toward the seated figure. Yellow marigold garlands hang on the right. A Swamiji (probable) cue is visible: long swept-back hair, orange turban, ornate gold jewellery and saffron robes on the seated figure, who receives devotees on the dais.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20