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Night outdoor photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with gold trim, adorned with red-and-gold bangles and a gold ornament at the lap, smiling and extending a folded white paper toward an older man in a cream shirt who leans forward with hands held together. Beside him a shaven-headed man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala gestures in attendance. Blurred devotees in white and checked shirts fill the background under a string of round lights.

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Night outdoor event lit by a string of warm yellow bulbs, with a large crowd behind. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with a yellow tilak on his forehead stands before a bald young man wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, who looks toward a figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange headwrap and beaded necklaces on the right. That figure, smiling, extends a hand toward the young man's shoulder and holds a small card, while a gold-embellished offering item rests beside. Other white-clad devotees, including a bald man on the left wearing a rudraksha mala, stand nearby, and a woman in the lower left is partly visible.2011-11-10Night outdoor gathering with a large crowd behind barricades and a screen showing crowd footage above. In the foreground, a seated elderly man in white shirt and white dhoti receives something from a bald young man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha mala, while a second bald man in white stands behind them. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange headwrap and sparkling trim sits in the foreground, partially visible. Other men in white shirts and a woman in white sari with a red-clad woman on the left look on.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Night-time crowd scene at an outdoor evening event, with strings of lights overhead. In the foreground, a figure in a bright orange robe, orange headwrap with beaded trim, gold armband and red bangles stands with an arm extended toward a group of devotees. Two smiling men in white shirts, one wearing a rudraksha mala and a name badge, reach forward and hold up papers. A shaven-headed man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a green sari stand nearby. Behind them, a large crowd in white clothes watches, and a monitor shows the proceedings. The orange-robed figure is shown from behind and in profile, so the identity is uncertain.2011-11-10Night outdoor gathering with a dense crowd of men and women in white shirts, white dhotis and sarees. In the foreground, a woman in a flowing saffron-orange garment with ornate red-orange bangles and long dark hair, seen from behind, extends her hand to a smiling man in a white shirt who holds a small white card or paper. Strings of lights hang overhead. A bald shirtless man wears rudraksha malas and a white dhoti; behind them a large screen shows a figure in orange draped clothing with a crowd around. Mostly white-clad devotees with a few watching at the sides.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Night outdoor gathering with a crowd of men and women, many in white shirts and dhotis. In the foreground a bald man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala gestures toward a seated figure at right. That seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange shawl, adorned with gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, seated on a gold-edged throne draped in red fabric beside a garland-decorated pillar with marigold and rose garlands. Strings of lights and a small stage stand behind the crowd. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron turban and shawl with gold ornaments is the presiding presence on the throne, appearing in person. Visible cues include the turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold adornments.2011-11-10Night outdoor event with a crowd behind a barricade under string lights. A seated figure on a gold-ornamented throne, wearing an orange turban, orange garment and bare back, with long curly hair and bracelets, receives visitors. A man in a white shirt bends forward offering folded money or papers. Nearby, a bald man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a saffron-robed man stand to the side, with devotees in white and a woman in a blue top in the foreground. A red and gold garlanded backdrop and a small screen showing another view are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange turban, orange garment and long curly hair on the ornate throne, with a rich floral garland at the side.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Night outdoor photo of a crowd gathered before an orange-clad figure seated on a gilded golden throne with lion-head carvings. The seated figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, and extends a hand to devotees. Devotees in white and pastel saris reach toward him with hands joined or outstretched, some holding offerings. Men in white dhotis and shawls with gold-bordered sashes and rudraksha malas kneel close. Behind them a large crowd stands under string lights and a red banner line.2011-11-10December 20 20112011-12-20