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A large crowd fills a tented hall lit by warm bulbs, facing a raised stage. In the foreground a man with long dark hair wears a cream-white embroidered garment and stands with raised hands beside a brass oil lamp with a flame. Devotees in orange, red and white clothing sit and stand before him, many clapping or raising their hands. A white-draped table holds rows of lit candles and large trays of sweets, with brass bowls and flower arrangements nearby. Orange and yellow marigolds and flowers decorate the stage edge.

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A crowded indoor celebration under a white and red draped tent with bright lights. In the left foreground, a person in a pale green robe with long dark hair gestures toward a large white sweet-covered birthday cake decorated with red and gold piping, surrounded by lit candles. Behind the cake stands a brass urn with yellow flowers, and a red floral arrangement sits on the table. Several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand nearby, while a man in a light blue tunic with a red sash and a man in white kurta raise their arms among devotees. A woman in a red-orange sari smiles at right. Many people fill the background, with a few young children at lower right.2009-01-01A large tented gathering at night under bright lights, with a crowd of many dozens of people in white, red, orange and yellow clothing pressing toward a raised stage. In the left foreground a figure with long, loose dark hair wears a pale cream-gold long robe and stands beside a table draped in white. On the table sit a large rectangular cake decorated with red and white icing, a tray of golden sweets, and a row of lit candles, with flower arrangements in yellow and red nearby and a knife set laid out. Several attendees in red and orange garments stand in the crowd, and a boy in white stands near the front.2009-01-01A crowded festive hall under a white tent with yellow-and-white draped valances and fairy lights. In the foreground a crowd of devotees, many in orange and saffron clothing, raise their arms and dance on a red carpet. On a raised platform to the right, a person in a cream and gold embroidered outfit stands before a long table laden with flowers, fruit offerings and brass vessels, with lit oil lamps and marigold garlands along the rail. A green-tinted stage light glows at the top centre.2009-01-01A large crowd of devotees fills a decorated tent pavilion at night, many in saffron and orange clothing. On a raised red-carpeted stage at right, a man in a gold-embroidered cream robe stands before a ceremonial setup with a brass oil lamp burning, flower garlands and a blue-draped table. Marigolds and red flowers line the stage edge. In the foreground, several saffron-robed men and a bald man in orange hold up items and raise their hands. A small brass pot with flowers sits on the floor, and a golden tray lies at lower left with lit candles.2009-01-01A large crowd fills a brightly lit tented hall during an event, with many people raising hands and celebrating. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wearing a cream, gold-embroidered garment stands with back to the camera, facing the gathering on a raised platform. Nearby, several men and women wear saffron and orange robes, white kurtas and yellow and orange saris; some hold flower garlands. A large brass lamp with a lit flame and yellow flower offerings sits at right, beside a table laden with offerings and decorations. Bright flowers in red, orange and yellow line the front edge of the stage.2009-01-01Night photo under a white tent with draped fabric and bright lights at a celebration. A long-haired figure in a pale cream-coloured robe stands at the left edge, arms raised toward a crowd. Behind them, many people in orange, red, yellow and white clothing gather around a large decorated cake topped with lit candles and a red-and-white flower arrangement in a brass pot on a white-draped table. A man in an orange shawl with a beaded necklace stands near the centre. Many people fill the tent, some with yellow scarves and garlands. A green-tiled stair and a table with a flower vase sit at the front. The text on the cake is not legible.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01Evening celebration under a white tent with flower garlands and balloons. Large steel trays hold golden sweets cut into squares, with silver-foil edging, and tall white candles line the right edge. A woman in a pale green outfit stands at the left beside the trays, a man in a red outfit photographs from the stage, and a crowd watches from the right. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a man in a white kurta stand among the spectators. Flowers sit on the table behind the sweets.2009-01-01A large outdoor tent gathering with a dense crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white with some in saffron or orange, many with hands raised or pressed together. In the background a decorated stage with a green and gold backdrop and a central figure in white and orange stands above the crowd. Tall banners in red, blue and yellow hang along the tent poles. In the foreground a brass vessel with a lamp-like top and a decorated tray with flowers sit on the red carpet. The scene suggests a ritual or public satsang event with the crowd gathered around the stage.2008-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A large crowd of devotees fills a white-canopied tent at night under bright lights, many with hands raised and swaying in celebration. In the foreground a woman in a pale green-yellow sari stands at the left edge beside a long table covered with white cloth, a tall decorated birthday-style cake and a golden tray, lined with lit candles. Men in white kurtas and women in white, red and orange saris stand among the crowd, and a red flower arrangement sits on the table. Several people are visible in the midground near a stage edge with white and red draping and a sound speaker.2009-01-01