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Photograph of a devotional gathering under a corrugated metal roof at night. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and red and white garlands, sits on an ornate gold and red throne decorated with yellow, white and orange marigold garlands, with his hand raised in blessing. A woman in a pale pink sari stands at left facing him with hands folded. Behind them, many people in white and orange clothes sit or stand watching, and red-orange triangular bunting hangs from the roof. Brass lamps and offering trays sit near the throne base. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the orange robe, long hair and ceremonial garlands.

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Photograph of an evening gathering in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and strings of orange and red triangular pennants overhead. A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and red-and-white garland, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne heavily decorated with white jasmine, yellow and orange marigold garlands. Seated devotees on the floor wear white and orange-saffron clothing, and a standing woman in a green patterned dress stands at left. A woman in a white dress and a small child are among the crowd. A green-and-red striped mat lies in the foreground. The man on the throne has distinctive long hair and orange robes, a person cue, but the appearance is not clearly confirmed from this view.2006-12-30A photograph of a seated man on a flower-decorated golden throne in a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof, under a canopy of white and yellow flower garlands. The seated man wears an orange robe and a long red-and-white garland, with a red tilak on his forehead and long hair swept back; the figure is an appearance-based a person in a sitting position on the throne. Around him, a woman in a cream sari with an orange blouse stands facing the throne with her back to the camera, while devotees in white dhotis and saris sit on the floor. Brass lamps and vessels sit at the base of the throne, and orange and white bunting hangs from the ceiling beams.2006-12-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers, with a red backrest behind. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe and red garland, with long dark hair, and is receiving a devotee in a light blue sari who stands before the throne with hands folded in greeting. Seated devotees in white and orange-saffron clothing line the floor on the left, and a crowd of onlookers stands in the dim background beneath a row of red bunting. A green and red striped mat lies in the foreground, with brass vessels and a basket at the base of the throne.2006-12-30Night photo inside a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof, strung with red and orange bunting. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe and a red-and-white garland sits on a golden throne decorated with white jasmine, yellow and orange marigold garlands and a large red cushioned backrest. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands before him with hands gesturing, while seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the floor behind. A man in dark jacket and orange scarf stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure on the throne shows long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garlands.2006-12-30A night photograph inside a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and strings of red-orange pennants. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) heavily decorated with white jasmine and marigold garlands in yellow, red and magenta, with a red cushioned backrest. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a red-magenta flower garland around the neck and holds a slender rod, his hands joined in greeting. In front, a woman in a white sari with a long braid and red blouse stands with palms pressed together, bowing toward him. Seated devotees in white clothes and saffron shawls fill the floor, and more devotees, including children in white and green, stand along the back. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure in orange with the garlanded throne, indicated by his distinctive long hair, orange robes and ceremonial garlands; the page places him at this event. Behind, a woman in white with folded hands stands to the right.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30Indoor devotional gathering under a tin-roofed pavilion with orange and red bunting. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and red and orange garlands, sits on an ornate golden throne draped with white jasmine and marigold garlands. He holds his palms together in greeting. A woman in white clothes bows deeply with folded hands before the throne on a green and red striped mat. Seated devotees in white and orange garments fill the floor behind, and a standing attendant in white with an orange shawl stands at the right. The throne seat and a brass lamp are visible in the foreground.2006-12-30Photograph taken at night in a covered outdoor pavilion with corrugated metal roof and orange triangular pennants. A person in orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne draped with garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red flowers, with bare feet resting on a footstool. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands with palms pressed together in namaste before the seated figure. Behind them, devotees in white and orange clothes sit and stand, some holding cameras. Printed copyright and source credits appear at lower right.2006-12-30A photograph inside a corrugated-roof hall at night showing a seated figure on a flower-decorated golden palanquin-style throne with a red backrest and a gold canopy. The seated person wears saffron-orange robes, a long red-and-orange garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a ceremonial staff. Around the throne, women in white and orange shawls sit on the floor, some devotees stand behind, and a child is at the front right. Brass lamps and a golden kalasha sit at the base, with orange pennants strung across the ceiling. A cropped white-haired elder appears at the right edge. Several people appear in the scene, the dim lighting and ceremonial decor.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30Photograph inside a temple hall decorated with orange pennants and a blue-and-white emblem. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe and red and orange garlands, sits on an ornate throne covered with white and yellow flower garlands, with a carved stone lion at its base. Before him a woman in a white sari with a long braid stands with palms joined in respectful greeting. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing, some with white marks on their foreheads, fill the floor, and a standing man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. Behind them a crowd watches, and a woman in a green patterned dress stands at the far left. Probable Swamiji, seated on the throne with long hair and orange robes, receiving devotees.2006-12-30Indoor gathering under a corrugated metal roof with bare bulbs and orange bunting. A figure with long dark hair wearing orange-saffron robes and a red and green garland sits on an ornate golden throne canopied with white flower garlands and red and yellow marigold strings, holding a small trident-like staff. Seated devotees in white clothes and orange shawls sit on a mat in front, and standing onlookers in white, blue and turquoise saris and shirts line the room. A man in a white shirt holds a camera. Tie-dye patterned Hindu-style banner and a painted pillar appear at left. Consistent with a satsang or darshan setting.2006-12-30