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Outdoor festival photo under a white tent with draped fabric, balloons and a stage. A woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari sits on a raised red seat beside a golden ornamental pedestal and a tray of fruit, apples and oranges, while a man in white shirt and trousers kneels before her with folded hands and receives her blessing. Other men in white kurtas and shirts stand behind, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala stands at right, and a woman in an orange sari with folded hands sits in the foreground. Garlands of marigolds and purple flowers hang near the seat, with speakers and red-and-white stage drapery behind, and a small child stands at right.

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Outdoor festival pavilion with white and pink draped fabric and garlands of orange and purple flowers. A figure with long dark hair, a gold necklace and a white and gold dhoti sits on a gold-trimmed raised seat, holding a staff and gesturing with folded hands while smiling. In front of them sits a tray of apples and oranges, and a gold lion-headed object. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand and kneel, one man in white with folded hands bowing toward the seated figure, a boy in a cream and gold outfit with a red-beaded garland nearby. Balloons hang above and speakers stand at the edges. Approximately 15 people are visible.2009-01-01A photograph of a tented outdoor event with a crowd of devotees. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with bright marigold and red flower garlands, wearing a cream-and-gold dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace, and he is handing an apple to a person in front of him. Several men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas stand around him, one holding a silver tray of apples. Devotees in white and grey clothing reach forward, and a woman in a red top holds an apple. Stacks of red apples sit in the foreground, with a fan and speakers visible under the white tent canopy.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph taken under a pink and white tent at an outdoor gathering. A man seated on a gold-carved throne with a floral garland draped over the back wears a white dhoti, a gold-bordered cream shawl, and multiple beaded necklaces, and smiles while a woman in a grey-and-white churidar set offers him a silver bowl of fruit with a garland. Behind them stands a young man in saffron robes with a beaded necklace. Around the throne, seated and standing devotees in white and orange clothing watch, and a woman in a red-and-white sari sits nearby. Red and white draping and a large floral arrangement with yellow and red flowers decorate the throne area, and a camera is mounted on a pole at left. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair and matches the visible cues for the a person, seated in an honour role.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor tented event with pink-white canopy and red drapes. A man with swept-back dark hair, white dhoti and golden shawl, with a gold-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. He extends his hand toward a devotee. A young attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands behind him holding a silver tray of fruit. Other people in orange and white, a woman in a grey embroidered outfit, and a girl in a yellow top are nearby. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with the appearance cues of swept-back hair, golden shawl and ornate gold necklace.2010-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a festive gathering under a white canopy with red and white trim. A seated man in a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and gold armlets, receives fruit from a tray of red apples held by a young man in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind the seated man is a golden throne-like seat decorated with large garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. Several people in orange robes and white clothing stand nearby, and a woman in a light patterned top smiles beside them. Crowd members in white and saffron fill the background, with a green carpet and speaker stacks at left. a person cues: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold ornaments and a cream-gold shawl, seated on a decorated throne.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive event under a white tent with red and white draping. A man seated on a gold-and-cream throne wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold necklace, and bare shoulders, smiling and raising a hand. Before him, a man in saffron-orange robes offers a garland of white and red flowers, while another saffron-clad attendant holds a tray of fruit. Nearby, devotees in white clothes stand and kneel with folded hands, one woman in white holding an apple. A large gilded deity murti behind the throne is decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, and a bouquet of red flowers sits at the base. Speakers and stage lights are visible at left.2010-01-01A seated figure in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, wearing a gold necklace and long swept-back hair, is receiving offerings beneath a tent. A devotee in white with a rudraksha-style mala leans forward and extends a hand toward a silver tray piled with red apples, while a saffron-robed attendant holds a tray of apples nearby. Another saffron-clad man with a mala stands behind, and a woman in a red blouse sits with folded hands in front. Behind them, a golden throne is decorated with red, orange and white marigold garlands, and a crowd of people in white and saffron stands on a green floor under white and red draping.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive outdoor tent ceremony. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, sits on a golden throne with a pale brown cushion, smiling as he extends his hand toward a devotee. Behind him a golden deity murti is garlanded with yellow, orange, red and white flowers. A woman in a white sari kneels at his side holding red apples, and a man in a white shirt lifts an apple. Two men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand nearby, one holding an apple, and a man in a pink-striped shirt watches at left. Red and white draping and a white canopy frame the scene, with apples piled in a basket at right.2010-01-01Photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a large decorated tent with red and white draped canopy. A seated figure in white dhoti and long swept-back dark hair, wearing ornate gold necklaces and bare-chested, receives an offering from a tray of apples, oranges and fruit held by a person in saffron-orange robes wearing a gold necklace. Flower garlands in yellow and red decorate the seat and surrounding cushions. Behind them, many people dressed in white and saffron stand and sit on a red carpet and green mat, with a shaven-headed man in orange in the background. A microphone rests in the lower left corner.2010-01-01Outdoor tented event with pink and white draped fabric and a garland-decorated backdrop of red, orange and white flowers. A long-haired man in a white dhoti with gold trim and a gold-tipped staff offers an apple from a brass tray of apples and wrapped sweets to a woman with palms pressed together in namaste. Standing beside her are a man in a maroon shirt and a man in a cream embroidered kurta with orange-red border, plus a camera operator and several white-clad people and balloons overhead. a person in white dhoti and gold ornaments, seated and distributing prasad to devotees.2009-01-01