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A photograph taken under a white tent at an outdoor devotional gathering. A woman in a red and gold garland and orange shawl stands at left, extending her hands with a brass vessel toward a line of children in blue school shirts. Women in orange shawls and white saris with gold borders stand nearby, one holding an offering tray. A brass lamp stands at the lower center beside a golden bowl. Garlands and flowers decorate the background, with a white draped canopy and a ceiling fan overhead. At the right edge, an elderly man in white looks on. The scene appears to be a puja distributing prasad to children.

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July 07 20092009-07-07Photograph under a white draped tent at a satsang-style gathering. A woman in a red sari with a red-and-white flower garland on her head holds a brass vessel and passes offerings to a line of children and devotees. Nearby, a woman in white with gold bangles and a white sari with gold border serves, and women in saffron-orange shawls and white dress stand in the line. A young boy in a checked shirt reaches forward with his hands cupped. Other people stand in the background beneath fans and ceiling drapery, and a brass lamp stand is visible at the upper left.2009-07-07A photograph of devotees at an outdoor tent event. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with a red and white flower garland and gold bangles holds a brass bowl and offers items to a girl in a white and orange dress. Beside them a woman in a white sari and a woman in white with a dark pendant stand near children in orange and white. A young woman in an orange shawl and white dress stands at right with a long braid. Above them hangs a brass trident and white tent fabric with draped curtains, and garlanded flower arrangements line the background. Several attendees in white and orange clothing stand among the crowd.2009-07-07Outdoor festival scene under a white tented canopy with a red carpet and rows of people in white and orange clothing. In the foreground, a woman in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a low seat with a red and white flower garland, and another woman in white with a dark pottu receives or gives attention near her. Several children in casual clothes reach forward toward the seated figure, while women in white saris with orange shawls stand nearby. A brass bowl and a golden deity murti sit at the lower left, with white floral decorations and potted flowers on the upper left. Speakers and a small fan are visible in the background.2009-07-07A photograph of a seated figure in a bright orange-red robe with long dark hair swept back, wearing a multi-coloured floral garland with purple and white flowers, gold bangles, and a gold-toned chair with a metal rod in front. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a dark beaded necklace holds a tray of rudraksha beads toward him while he reaches for them. Beside her, a woman in a white top with a dark beaded necklace and a red-streaked hairstyle watches. A group of children in blue school uniforms and other devotees in orange and white stand around, with a brass bowl at the lower centre and a white tent canopy overhead. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, orange robe and a floral garland, seated in a central position receiving offerings.2009-07-07A festive outdoor event under a white and blue striped tent with a crowd of devotees. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shawl leans forward to receive an offering from a long-haired person in cream and gold robes, whose hands extend a tray. Beside him stands a bearded man in orange robes holding a brass plate with flowers and fruit. A woman in a blue saree stands at left, and a gold ceremonial object with red cloth lies in the lower right. Many people in saffron, white and orange clothing fill the background, some seated on a raised platform.2009-01-01A photograph taken under a white tent at a festive gathering. A long-haired figure in a red garment with a multicoloured flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne, holding a silver trident-topped staff with one hand. Beside them, a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered dress holds a small offering dish. Several children in blue school uniforms and a girl in white with an orange shawl stand before the throne, hands joined or extended, with a silver bowl in the foreground. Behind them a crowd of people in white clothing stands along a barricade under strings of marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the long hair, red garment, garland and trident cues; this is an in-person appearance.2009-07-07Annadhan in 20152015-01-01 +2 copiesA photograph of a gathering inside a white canopy tent at a temple-style event. A person in a red top and red-orange sash stands at left beside a gold ornate throne decorated with red and white flower garlands, holding a silver trident. A woman in a white sari with gold border holds a tray of colourful offerings or prasadam, while devotees in white and orange shawls and children in blue uniforms crowd around. A standing fan and an air conditioner are visible. The scene suggests a ritual offering or darshan.2009-07-07Photograph taken under a white tent at a festive gathering. Centre-left, a woman with long dark hair wears an orange-red blouse and a red-and-white floral garland, facing a group of women. A woman in a cream sari with a dark green border stands beside a woman in white with gold jewellery, both smiling with hands pressed together in greeting. A man in a white shirt with folded hands stands at right. Foreground shows a brass vessel with a decorative handle and other women in orange and saffron-toned clothing. Behind, several men and women in white garments stand, and a pale fan and draped white fabric decorate the tent. A gold ceremonial staff appears at upper left.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph inside a white tent at a gathering. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne, wearing a red-orange garment, multiple flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, holds a silver trident upright in one hand and extends the other toward a white tray of beads and offerings. A woman in a cream sari with a gold border and a beaded necklace leans in to hold the tray, while children and adults in white, cream and orange clothing crowd closely around, reaching forward. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands at the back beside a table fan. The throne's gold carved backrest and white floral decorations frame the scene.2009-07-07