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A large outdoor crowd of devotees in white ritual clothes gathers around a central figure standing on a raised platform. The central man wears white robes, a cream turban, and a garland of orange and white flowers with a cream shawl. Many attendees wear white kurtas, and some women wear saffron, red, pink, and blue saris. Several men wear saffron shawls. A cameraman stands on the platform behind them, and a decorated arch frames the scene. The setting appears to be a festive satsang or birthday celebration.

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A photograph of a large outdoor festive gathering under a decorated pandal with yellow and magenta backdrop and arched panels. Many devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing crowd together, some embracing and raising hands. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange garment, a flower garland and an ornate necklace, stands in the middle of the group, surrounded by people in white dhotis and saffron shawls. A bald man in white stands among the crowd. Above, a tall ornate golden throne-like seat and a trident-like staff are visible at the back of the stage, with additional people in saffron and white standing near the platform. Many onlookers in the foreground face the scene.2008-01-01A large festive crowd of devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing fills a decorated outdoor stage with red, pink and gold drapes. 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