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Night outdoor event on a red-carpeted stage lit by floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees behind a low barrier. On the left, a figure with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange robe stands before a gold-and-wood throne-like seat with a red cushion, offerings of fruit and flowers, and a garland nearby; the figure extends a hand toward the crowd, which may suggest a blessing. A bald man in an orange robe with a gold necklace stands in front, and devotees in white shirts and lungis press close, some reaching toward the stage. Strings of lights and a speaker stack appear in the background.

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December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Night photograph of an outdoor evening darshan at a large open ground lit by tall floodlights and strings of lights. A dense crowd of men and some women, many in white dhotis and shirts, presses toward a raised red-carpeted platform on the right. On the platform, a person with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and gold-toned ornaments, and is seated beside a golden kalasha-style ornamental canopy and a red cushion. A tray of red fruits sits on a wooden table in front, and a devotee leans in with hands together. Two shaved-head priests in orange and white stand near the platform. A blue truck and white air coolers are visible at the edges.2011-12-08Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees pressing toward a raised wooden platform draped in red cloth and marigold garlands. On the platform, a long-haired figure in an orange-saffron garment and gold necklace sits beside a gilded ceremonial stand holding fruit and a red box. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders, and others in shirts, stand near the platform. Bright floodlights and a strand of lights line the background. A person wearing an orange shawl and a shaved-head figure in orange also appear near the platform. a person is recorded as present at this event per the page, and the figure on the platform has saffron clothing, long swept hair and gold necklaces, but the appearance is not decisive.2011-12-08Night outdoor event lit by bright floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees pressing close around a raised golden throne-like seat draped in orange cloth and garlands. A long-haired man in orange clothes and gold necklace sits on the seat, with a red cushion and fruit offerings on a wooden platform in front. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a gold chain sits in the foreground, and devotees in white and checked shirts stand nearby, some reaching toward the platform. Strings of small lights line the background.2011-12-08Night outdoor event lit by floodlights, with a dense crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis and some in orange shirts standing before a raised stage. On a red-draped platform, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at a microphone, and a woman in an orange sari with gold jewellery sits beside a large gilded throne-like seat with red cushions and fruit offerings. A wooden cabinet with red and gold decorations stands in front. Garlands of marigolds hang near the platform and a yellow canopy edges the top of the frame. a person cue is absent: the figure is shaved-headed in orange without clearly distinctive adornments, so identity is uncertain.2011-12-08Night outdoor event with a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and shirts, many with hands folded in namaskar. In the foreground a bald man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands near a wooden platform. On the right, a woman in an orange sari with gold jewellery and a tall orange-clad figure with a rudraksha mala stand beside a wooden cabinet holding small packets and offerings, with red cloth and fruit nearby. Strings of lights and a stage backdrop are visible in the background.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Night outdoor scene at a temple-style gathering lit by floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees in white clothes and some in checked shirts. In the right foreground, a woman with long curly dark hair and an orange garment stands on a raised wooden platform or float decorated with red cloth, marigold garlands, a golden canopy, and offerings of fruit and a bottle. A bald man in white dhoti-style clothing reaches toward the platform, and another man in white stands beside it. Orange and yellow garlands line the stage edge and a string of small lights runs across the background trees. Rough count of visible people is over twenty.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08