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Night outdoor event with a large crowd of devotees gathered around a raised seated figure at left, draped in orange and wrapped in yellow-and-white flower garlands with marigolds. A man in white with a rudraksha mala and a white shawl stands on the left, raising his arm above the seat. Devotees in white shirts and saris press forward with folded hands, one man in a white shirt bowing with hands joined near the dais, and a man in a white cap stands at right. A screen at center shows a decorated deity murti with garlands. Stage lights and strings of lights frame the open ground filled with spectators.

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Night-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 20112011-12-20Night outdoor event with a dense crowd of devotees reaching toward a raised figure at left, who wears an orange saffron garment, a white garland and gold bangles and extends a hand. Behind the crowd, a young man in a white dhoti and sash with a rudraksha mala stands near the platform. Several people in white shirts with rudraksha malas press forward, and a woman in a yellow saree reaches out. A screen at right shows a decorated image, and string lights hang overhead.2011-12-20Night 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.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 20112011-12-20Night 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 outdoor event with a crowd of devotees and volunteers in white dhotis and shirts. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne decorated with large garlands of green, yellow and purple flowers, extending a hand to a devotee who kneels and offers something. A shaved-headed attendant in orange stands behind on the throne platform. A monitor on the left shows a live feed, and bright floodlights light the scene. In the foreground a woman in a blue blouse and a woman in a red sari with flowers in her hair stand among the crowd, and a silver plate sits near the front. a person cues: orange robes, orange turban and ornate gold-trimmed throne, seated as the central figure.2011-11-10A photograph of a crowd at an outdoor evening event. In the left foreground a figure in an orange saffron robe with a gold necklace stands with a bare shoulder and arm extended, reaching toward a seated man in a dark shirt whose head is bowed. Around them devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a woman in a green sari with gold jewellery is nearby. A man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala. A large screen in the background shows a decorated deity image and crowds, and stage lights and cameras are visible. The a person cue is an orange-robed figure with a gold necklace, but the face is not visible so the identity is uncertain.2011-12-20