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A photograph of a large outdoor stage event at night. A seated figure sits on an ornate white and orange floral throne decorated with marigold and orange garlands, with a black shivalinga-style backdrop bearing horizontal white and red markings and a garland arch above. The seated person wears a saffron-coloured turban and a light beige shawl, with a garland draped around the neck, and a cameraman in a white shirt films from the left. Women in white tops with orange shawls stand on either side of the stage, and a dense crowd of devotees fills the foreground. Yellow floral decorations with painted green mountains and tree branches frame the stage.

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December 15 20072007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15A seated figure sits on a decorated throne at the front of a hall, framed by a large arch of white and orange-red flower garlands with a dark backdrop and yellow painted wall with green mountain motifs and a dark tree-like arch above. The seated person wears a light cream and gold-trimmed robe, a golden headpiece and a flower garland, with long dark hair falling behind. In the foreground, several people in white shirts and saris face the throne, one older man with grey hair and glasses, and a person waves a fan toward the seat. The photo appears to show a satsang or darshan event. A white cloth covers the platform steps and red mats are visible at the front edge.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15Outdoor stage event with a large yellow backdrop painted with green mountains, blue clouds, flames and red leaves. A black shivalinga-style altar draped with white and orange flower garlands stands centre stage. A figure in cream and white ceremonial robes, wearing a long flower garland and an orange-and-gold turban, stands beside the altar with arms raised toward the crowd. Around him, men in white kurtas with saffron/orange shawls stand with palms pressed together in namaste. In the foreground, many devotees' raised arms and heads fill the frame, some with hands clasped in devotion. Several people in white and orange stand on the right, and a traditional fan is visible at left. The figure is a person by ceremonial dress and turban, with the role of central honoured figure on stage.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15A photograph of a crowded devotional gathering in front of a large stage decorated with yellow floral and leaf panels, painted mountains, peacock motifs and green foliage hanging above. A seated figure in white and orange garlands sits on a raised throne-like seat at the centre, with a black shrine-like backdrop behind. Devotees in white clothes stand in rows with hands raised in greeting or prayer, many women wearing sarees, some in front with folded hands. A white air conditioner unit sits at the right edge of the stage. Partially visible crowd fills the foreground.2007-12-15A photograph of an outdoor stage event with a yellow backdrop painted with green hills, blue clouds and red flames, framed by a red-and-white scalloped top border. Center stage stands a man in a cream-coloured embroidered kurta and dhoti, with a long garland of white and orange flowers around his neck, arms raised high and a small handheld object in one hand. He stands on a raised platform decorated with orange and white flower garlands, with green leafy branches behind it. Around him, a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left, another man in an orange shawl stands behind the platform, and a woman in an orange-bordered white sari stands at right beside a pedestal fan. Blurred raised hands of the audience fill the foreground.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15A large crowd of devotees, mostly men in white clothes, fills a hall and raises their hands toward a raised seat. A figure in a light-coloured robe sits on a floral throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands, under a canopy of green leaves. Behind the seat, a painted backdrop shows yellow fields, green mountains, blue clouds, flames and peacocks. The figure's identity is uncertain from appearance; the setting suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2007-12-15December 15 20072007-12-15