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Photograph of a seated ritual gathering under a corrugated roof decorated with mango leaves and colourful paper lanterns. In the foreground a man in saffron robes with a gold-embellished shawl sits cross-legged on a red patterned rug, holding a long golden staff topped with a trident, with a wrapped garland around his neck. Beside him a second saffron-robed man holds a similar gold staff, and to the right seated devotees in saffron and white clothes and a woman in teal sari sit on woven mats. Brass bowls of oil or ghee, a plate of white flowers and a tray of coconuts and incense sticks lie in front. Behind them a large audience sits on mats, and a golden palanquin or throne stands near the back wall beside a man speaking at a microphone.

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December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A large indoor hall packed with seated devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some in saffron, and women in white and cream saris with garlands. In the foreground a long-haired man in saffron robes with orange-and-gold trim sits cross-legged on a white-cushioned seat with a maroon patterned rug, looking to the side. Beside him a man in orange robes and garland holds a tall golden staff topped with a bird finial, and a bald man in orange sits in front holding another gold staff. Colourful paper lanterns in yellow, green, blue and orange hang from the ceiling. The scene reads as a darshan gathering. The seated central figure shows distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron robes with ornate trim, consistent with a person presence.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a hall decorated with colourful paper lanterns and hanging leaves. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace and a red forehead mark sits on an orange-draped seat with a zebra-print backrest, atop a red patterned rug. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and gold necklace holds a tall gold staff. Behind them a golden deity figure with a trident stands, and a seated older woman in white is visible at right. Dozens of seated devotees fill the hall, with oil lamps lit on the floor in front.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Photo of a seated gathering in a hall decorated with hanging colourful paper lanterns. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-trimmed shawl and beaded necklaces sits cross-legged on a red patterned carpet, with a gold-tipped staff beside them. Behind and around, a large seated audience in white and orange clothing fills the floor, with a seated monk in orange at lower right holding a gold staff. a person is seated on the carpet, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, layered ornate necklaces and a shawl. Devotees watch in white and orange saris and kurtas.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Indoor darshan gathering in a hall with a mat floor and hanging paper lanterns in yellow, orange and green. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a shawl and beaded necklaces sits cross-legged on a white cushion over a dark red patterned rug, with a yellow-and-red flower design on the floor. Two attendants in saffron stand or kneel beside him, one holding a tall golden staff topped with a finial. Around them, many devotees sit on the floor, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts and women in orange and yellow saris, several wearing flower garlands. A cameraman in white is visible near the seated figure. The crowd fills the hall, with rows of seated devotees extending toward the back.2008-12-26