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A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and gold-bordered white shawl with a heavy gold necklace, seated on a gold-and-red throne decorated with purple and magenta flower garlands. He holds a wooden staff and extends his hand toward a woman in a white sari with gold border who bows and receives an offering. Behind them an orange-robed man with a gold necklace stands near a pink draped canopy, and a line of white-clad devotees, including a woman in a pink-and-white sari, waits along a red carpet. The setting appears to be an outdoor festival stage with a sound speaker and marigold garlands.

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January 01 20092009-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white and blue tent with pink draped fabric. On the right, a long-haired figure in a cream and gold-bordered garment sits on a red and gold throne decorated with marigold and flower garlands, extending both hands to receive offerings. Facing them, a man in white shirt and dark beaded mala stands bowing and holding out his hands, beside a woman in a cream sari with orange border and another woman in white with gold border offering cupped hands. Devotees in white and orange saris watch in the background, and a woman holds a baby. A gold lion-head ornament is visible on the throne.2009-01-01Outdoor event under a white tent with a red carpet. A long-haired man in a white dhoti and cream shawl with gold border sits on a red and gold throne draped with marigold and rose garlands, leaning forward to hand something to a baby. Around him, women in white and yellow saris and a woman holding a toddler in a pink outfit reach toward him. A man in an orange robe with a beaded mala stands behind, and a few other people are partly visible at the edges. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne, with long hair and white ceremonial clothing.2009-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white canopy with blue and white edging and a large crowd seated in rows behind. In the foreground a long-haired man in cream and gold clothing sits on a red-draped seat with a golden lion-headed armrest and a ceremonial staff, receiving a tray from a woman in a white sari with orange border. A bearded man in orange robes and a garland stands beside her. Men in white kurtas and white shirts stand in front, and a girl in white school uniform reaches toward the tray. Flower garlands decorate the seat and a pink draped backdrop is visible at right.2009-01-01A photo of a ritual at a flower-decked golden throne with red and gold cushions under a white tent canopy. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with a gold necklace and a white forehead mark, reaches out to bless a shaven-headed devotee in white who bows with head lowered. Another devotee in an orange garment touches the feet of the seated figure. A young man in cream embroidered kurta stands behind, smiling. Garlands of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers cover the throne, and petals lie on the cushions. The seated figure is identifiable as probable Swamiji by his long swept-back hair, gold necklace and ceremonial attire, shown during a padapuja-style honouring.2009-01-01A photograph inside a marquee-style hall during a darshan setting. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands and flower strands, gesturing with an outstretched hand toward a woman in a white sari who bows with folded hands. Beside them a bald young man in orange robes kneels and reaches forward. Several people in white dress and orange shawls stand in the background near a red velvet curtain and a painted panel with elephant motifs. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace, consistent with a person appearance, though the image is small and partly obscured.2008-07-17July 07 20092009-07-07January 01 20092009-01-01Outdoor tent event with white canopy and red-and-white bunting. On the right, a man in white dhoti and cream shawl with flower garlands sits on a cream cushioned seat before a large gilded throne-like structure heavily decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. He holds a red apple and receives a tray of fruit and an offering box from a man in orange robes and rudraksha mala. A young man in orange with a long swept-back hairstyle and garlands stands at left, and an orange-clad attendant stands beside the seat. A woman in a red blouse and white sari bends forward with hands together, and a child stands nearby. Several people in white shirts and orange robes stand around. Apples are scattered on the seat and cloth. A white electric fan and loudspeakers are visible.2010-01-01A photo of a darshan event in a decorated hall with gold and floral backdrops. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant leans forward, placing a hand on a seated devotee's head. Around him, saffron-clad young men wearing orange shawls and garlands stand nearby, while devotees in white and other clothes bow or sit, including an elderly woman in a white sari and a child. Patterned banners hang on the pillars behind.2008-07-17July 07 20092009-07-07January 01 20092009-01-01