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Night outdoor event lit by floodlights and a stage light. A figure in an orange saffron turban, long swept-back dark hair, white and yellow-orange flower garlands and an orange robe sits on a gold-trimmed throne at left, smiling and extending a hand toward the crowd. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at left edge. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands behind the throne. Below, a large crowd of devotees in white and red clothes press their palms together in anjali and bow, some seated on the ground. A small screen at right shows colourful imagery. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne with long hair, orange turban and orange robe, being honoured with garlands by devotees during an outdoor darshan.

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Night outdoor event on a raised stage. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange turban and orange robes, with gold armlets and bangles, and sits on a cream-upholstered golden throne draped in white and yellow garlands and a red-and-white flower garland. Beside him a basket holds red fruit. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands behind the throne, hands near the seated figure. Below, devotees in saris and kurtas, some with flower garlands, reach toward the stage and kneel in a crowd, with floodlights, a hanging lantern and a TV monitor visible.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Night outdoor event on a raised stage with a golden throne draped in orange cloth and white and yellow garland decoration. A long-haired man in an orange robe and orange turban sits on the throne with a white flower garland, his arm extended toward devotees. A younger man in white ritual clothing stands beside him, and a crowd of devotees in white, saffron and yellow saris and kurtas gathers below. Hanging lights and a lamp fixture illuminate the scene. Bottom corners show a bald man and a golden lion figure on the chair. Appearance-based probable Swamiji seated in the throne with distinctive orange turban, long hair and orange robe.2011-12-20Night outdoor event lit by floodlights on tall poles, with a dense crowd of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis standing and sitting around a seated ceremonial scene. On a raised golden-cushioned seat at right, a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe, with gold necklaces and bangles, sits receiving offerings from a woven basket, surrounded by large garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. In front, a shaved-headed priest in an orange robe with a white band across his forehead and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor while devotees in white approach him. A white air cooler stands near the platform and a golden kalasha-style vessel sits at lower right.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Night outdoor event with a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, long hair and a white floral garland, standing on a raised golden-throne platform and reaching toward a crowd of devotees seated below. Several devotees in white, orange and maroon clothing lean forward with hands extended. Behind them are rows of spectators, string lights, stage lamps and a large screen showing flower-decorated deity imagery. A golden lion-form throne and a basket of fruit sit at the left edge.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Night photograph of an outdoor evening event lit by floodlights. In the foreground, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and orange head covering sits on a gold-trimmed cushioned throne-like seat, smiling and clapping. Beside him stands a bare-chested young man in a white dhoti with a cord and beads, raising a camera. A woman in red and an older woman in a pink sari with bangles stand close, while a man in white shirt bends toward the seat. A basket of fruit and marigold garlands sits at the lower left. Behind, a large crowd fills the grounds, and a screen shows a decorated deity murti with flowers.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20