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Night 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.

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Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees gathered before a seated figure on a golden-legged throne decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands and a basket of red fruit. The central seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, a white flower garland and gold armlets, and smiles as he extends his hands toward devotees. Some devotees kneel with hands folded, and a man in white shirt raises his hands toward him. Floodlights and a large screen showing the same scene are visible behind the crowd, with a fenced area and string lights in the background.2011-12-20Night 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.2011-12-20Night 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.2011-12-20Night photograph of an outdoor event with floodlights and a large crowd behind metal barricades. In the foreground a man with long hair and an orange turban, wearing an orange garment with white floral garlands, sits on a golden throne decorated with a gold lion-like carving and heaped with fruit and flowers. He is smiling and extending his hand toward devotees. Behind him stands a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala. Devotees in white, orange and maroon clothing reach toward the throne, and a monitor on the right shows the same scene.2011-12-20Night-time outdoor event under bright floodlights and a canopy with orange trim. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and layered gold and orange garlands sits on a golden throne, smiling broadly, with beaded bracelets on his wrist. An older man in white dhoti and shirt reaches up and touches his feet while a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead marking looks on. Behind the throne a person holds a basket of red fruit and marigold garlands. Crowds in white clothing stand beyond the stage, and yellow marigold flowers lie near the throne.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Night-time outdoor gathering at a stage area with a large crowd behind barricades, strings of lights and a flat-screen monitor showing a decorated deity. In the foreground a man with grey hair and glasses in a white shirt bends forward beside a golden palanquin-like throne draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a fruit basket and golden figures. A devotee woman in an orange sari with gold bangles touches the golden throne, while other women in white and orange saris and men in white shirts with rudraksha malas stand close. A young priest in white dhoti with a sash stands behind the throne at upper left. The scene suggests a public darshan-style event.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 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 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20