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Photograph inside a large tented hall at a convention, with blue and cream drapery overhead and hanging lights. In the foreground a man in a white embroidered jacket and white dhoti sits on a red-and-orange cushioned seat draped with flower garlands, smiling and gesturing with his hands toward an older man in white shirt and white trousers who wears a green-and-yellow garland. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair sits at right, and a woman in a white salwar and blue-lined dupatta sits nearby. A tray of fruit, flowers and coloured offerings lies in front. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the background, many in white and orange.

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November 29 20092009-11-29A photograph inside a decorated tent with pale pink-white fabric and red drapes. A man in a white dhoti with gold-edged shawl sits on an ornate gold throne heavily garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers, lifting his hands toward a older man in a checked collared shirt who bows forward with hands raised, a red and yellow flower garland over his head. Around them, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand, one holding a brass vessel, and a saffron-robed attendant holds fruit on a tray at right. Ceremonial gold ornaments and a gold-framed shrine are visible in the background.2010-01-01A photograph of a man in a white dhoti and cream shawl with a gold border, seated on an ornate golden throne draped in marigold and rose garlands, smiling broadly as he reaches toward a basket of red apples. A younger man in an orange robe and beaded necklace stands behind him, and an orange-robed attendant at lower right holds apples. A white-haired man in white kurta wears a marigold garland and an ID lanyard at left, and several women in white sarees stand nearby under a white canopy with flower-strung drapes.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor tented event with pink-white canopy and red drapes. A man with swept-back dark hair, white dhoti and golden shawl, with a gold-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. He extends his hand toward a devotee. A young attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands behind him holding a silver tray of fruit. Other people in orange and white, a woman in a grey embroidered outfit, and a girl in a yellow top are nearby. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with the appearance cues of swept-back hair, golden shawl and ornate gold necklace.2010-01-01February 07 20102010-02-07A photograph of a devotional gathering under a white and red striped tent with a green mat floor. In the foreground, a seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a white and cream dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered shawl, receiving a visitor. A man in a white shirt with a red marigold garland and a red tilak on his forehead stands with palms pressed together in namaste, while the seated figure reaches to touch his hand. Beside them, a man in orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace stands, and another in orange with rudraksha beads watches. A man in a white shirt kneels at the lower left, and several people in white clothes stand in the background. A tray of fruit, including mangoes and apples, and marigold garlands sit on a table at right.2010-01-01December 09 20052005-12-09May 16 20162016-05-16Night-time outdoor gathering at a festival stage with bright floodlights. A figure in white turban and white dhoti, bare-chested with white garlands, sits on a decorated throne draped with yellow, red and white flower garlands and green leaves, raising a hand in blessing toward the crowd. Beside the throne a bald man in white and an orange-clad young man in an orange shawl stand attentively. Devotees in white and orange clothes reach up, many pressing close, some with hands folded or raised, and a woman holds a small pink packet. A colourful striped canopy overhead. A large crowd of people in white fills the background. a person candidate appearance: white turban, bare-chested with adornments, seated on a throne being blessed devotees; identity uncertain from appearance.2010-12-29Indoor festival scene under a draped tent with warm lights and red-cushioned seating in the background. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a white shawl with gold trim, wearing a white flower garland, faces away from the camera. Beside them a bearded man in an orange saffron robe with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads reaches toward a small child in a striped top and red knit cap. A smiling man in white kurta with a dark bead necklace leans in, and a woman in white with gold-trimmed clothing and a gray-haired man in white also gather around the child, with several more people in white behind. Fruit is visible at the left edge.2009-01-01A photograph of a ceremony at a hall decorated with a large pink lotus backdrop and hanging garlands. A seated person in an orange and gold garment with a long multi-colour flower garland and a yellow marigold garland smiles broadly while an older man in white dhoti and shirt, with grey hair, places his hands on the garlanded person's shoulders. Behind them, several men in white with saffron-coloured shawls stand, one holding a yellow flower garland, and a man in white raises a phone to take a picture. A microphone stand sits in the foreground, and a small framed portrait is visible on the far wall. The scene reads as a formal welcome or felicitation.2006-02-12A photograph of a festive gathering under a white canopy with red and white trim. A seated man in a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and gold armlets, receives fruit from a tray of red apples held by a young man in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind the seated man is a golden throne-like seat decorated with large garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. Several people in orange robes and white clothing stand nearby, and a woman in a light patterned top smiles beside them. Crowd members in white and saffron fill the background, with a green carpet and speaker stacks at left. a person cues: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold ornaments and a cream-gold shawl, seated on a decorated throne.2010-01-01