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Night outdoor photo of a devotional gathering on a raised white platform. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron garment and a multi-strand red and white flower garland sits centrally, smiling, beside a large white and gold decorated seat draped with white and red flower garlands. Several devotees stand before him, including a woman in a maroon sari and another in a green sari with gold border, with their hands clasped or extended in reverence. A man in a white shirt presses his palms together at left, and a man in a white vest stands at left-center. A tray of red fruit and a white offering vessel sit on a ledge behind. Orange barrier rope runs along the platform edge.

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Night outdoor photo of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing red and white flower garlands and gold bangles, seated on an ornate gold-and-white floral throne on a raised white platform. Around him, devotees in white shirts, a woman in a mustard-yellow salwar and a woman in a green sari with gold border stand near a rope barrier; a bowl of offerings and red fruits sit on the platform. a person is seated at the centre, appearing in a saffron wrap with long swept hair and multiple garlands, on a throne.2012-01-08Night photograph of an outdoor darshan at a raised platform. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a red and white garland of flowers, sits on a red-cushioned seat before a golden ornate throne decorated with white and red flowers, holding a small white bowl and reaching toward a devotee. Several devotees in saris and casual clothes stand before the platform: a woman in a cream floral sari, a woman in a dark green sari, a girl in a blue dress, and men in white and red tops, with a man in a red garment. An orange barrier rope runs along the front. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, orange clothing and a flower garland, consistent with a probable Swamiji presence; the figure is the only candidate in view.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Night photograph of an outdoor event on a raised white platform. A figure with long, wavy dark hair wears a red and yellow flower garland, a golden-yellow garment and bangles, and stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside them a yellow-wrapped pole rises past a white floral arrangement. Several people in orange, white and pink saris and shirts stand or bend near the platform edge, one bowing with hands in a gesture of respect. The background is dark foliage under a blur of light.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Night outdoor event with a crowd behind barriers. A man with long dark swept-back hair, a tilak on his forehead, orange-yellow robes, layered garlands of red and white flowers and gold ornaments sits on a raised platform with a box of red apples, smiling and handing a small card to a woman in a red sari with a gold border and rudraksha beads. A cameraman with a tripod and headset stands behind, speakers and string lights are visible, and white-shirted men and devotees watch and stand nearby. a person is seated in the foreground, matching the distinctive long hair, saffron-orange attire and garlands.2012-01-08Evening outdoor darshan at night under strings of small red lights. A long-haired man in an orange-yellow cloth, wearing a thick red and white flower garland and gold armbands, sits at a draped table facing devotees, one hand near a tray of red apples and rudraksha beads. Before him, a woman in a dark brown sari with gold jewellery and a red-clad woman with yellow flowers in her hair stand with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a large crowd of devotees in white and saffron clothing stands near a metal railing, with loudspeakers on a stand and a video camera at the side. White garlands hang at the left edge.2012-01-08Night outdoor scene at a temple-style event. A woman with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a multi-strand garland of red and yellow flowers, seated on a golden ornate throne-like seat (peetha) decorated with floral garlands and gold carvings. In front of her, several people stand and watch, including a young man in a light patterned shirt, a man in a white shirt, a man in a striped polo, and a girl in an orange top with a hair tie. A white plinth stands at right and an orange rope barrier runs along the bottom. The image shows a darshan-style gathering with the seated figure receiving attention. The seated figure shows appearance cues such as long hair and an orange garment, but identity is uncertain.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Night outdoor procession at a temple-style event. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment, a red, green and white flower garland, and rudraksha-style beads, seated beside an ornate gold and flower-decorated palanquin or throne. A second man in a red garment sits near him. Crowd members in white shirts, dhotis and dark shirts press around the platform, and a white cooler stands in the background.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08