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A photograph of a temple-style ritual gathering with a red-draped backdrop. In the foreground a woman in a green sari with red circular prints bends low, her hands reaching toward a seated figure. A man in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a shaved head stands beside her, and a young man in a cream shirt bows forward. On the right, a long-haired figure in orange robes and a red and white flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat, holding out fruit, with a golden trident-shaped staff nearby. Other people in white and orange clothing stand behind, and a video camera is mounted on a stand at the top right. Several people are visible, most of them partially cropped.

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April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28 +1 copiesA photograph in a red-draped ceremonial tent shows a long-haired figure seated on a red cushioned golden throne, wearing an orange wrap, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a garland of white and pink flowers. He extends a fruit toward a devotee. Standing devotees in orange robes, a woman in a blue and red sari holding fruit, and a kneeling man in white with a gold-bordered shawl and beaded necklace surround him. A golden staff stands beside the throne, a red cloth lies on the armrest, and a camera on a tripod is visible behind. The seated figure appears to be a person from his long hair, saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, while the offering of fruit suggests a darshan setting.2016-04-28A photograph of a devotional gathering in a red-carpeted hall. A man in a white checked shirt and dark trousers bends forward to offer or receive red apples from a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white and pink flower garland, who holds a golden trident-like staff. Behind them, young men in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand near a figure in white with a red sash. A man in a white shirt films with a phone, a cameraman with a video camera stands at right, and a man in a light green shirt watches on the left. Red apples sit on a red cloth in the foreground.2016-04-28A photograph of a devotional ceremony in a red-draped tent. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red throne and extends a red fruit or offering toward a man in a grey shirt and glasses who bows with folded hands. Beside him, a monk in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a golden trident. Another man in white with a red shawl stands behind, a woman in a green blouse bends forward at the lower left, and a cameraman with a video camera films at the right. A man in white kneels near the centre holding a garland. Several other attendants in white dhotis and mala necklaces stand around the platform.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a ceremony in which a long-haired figure seated on a red throne wears a white-and-orange flower garland and a beaded necklace. The seated figure in orange clothing is handing out prasad or offerings, and the saffron-clad devotee on the right bows with hands together. Several women in red, green and pink saris, some with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, stand or kneel nearby, and a golden trident and a golden deity shrine frame the scene. A camera on a tripod is visible at the top left. Several dozen people are partly visible, so the group is counted in the 21-100 range.2016-04-28A photograph of a devotional gathering on a red carpet in a tent. A seated figure on the right wears saffron robes, a long flower garland of pink, white and yellow blooms, and has long dark hair; they extend a hand toward a line of devotees. A man in the centre wears a white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and a pearl mala, holding fruit toward the seated figure. A woman in a dark floral top bends forward offering fruit on a tray. Several onlookers stand behind, including a young girl in a green patterned top, a man in white with a gold necklace, and a bald priest in orange with a rudraksha mala seated near fruit offerings. A video camera on a tripod and a cameraman in white are visible at the top right. Golden trays and red cloth are visible in the foreground.2016-04-27A photograph of a ritual scene inside a large tent with red drapery. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red garment and a floral garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and holds up fruit. A young woman in a green head covering kneels before the throne, offering or receiving fruit. Around them devotees in saffron and orange robes, rudraksha malas, white dhotis and colourful saris stand or kneel. A brass kalasha-like vessel and a gold ceremonial staff sit on a tray in the foreground. A camera on a tripod records the scene at left and a standing fan is visible behind it.2016-04-28April 28 20162016-04-28A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark swept-back hair, a crown-like adornment absent, wearing a white and flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, receiving offerings of fruit from devotees. A man in a navy shirt and glasses bends forward to offer an apple, while a man in orange dhoti and red shawl with a rudraksha mala stands beside him. Behind, a man in white with a trident-shaped golden staff kneels and reaches out, and a cameraman with a video camera and a man photographing with a phone stand near a red throne draped in gold. Several hands extend apples and fruit across the frame. Numerous people in white and orange attire surround the scene. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji with long hair, saffron robes and garlands, seated on the red and gold throne.2016-04-28