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A large festive crowd of devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing fills a decorated outdoor stage with red, pink and gold drapes. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long flower garland, raises both arms high while others around him clap, dance and gesture joyfully. Many women wear white and orange saris and some have long hair in braids. A golden ornate throne stands in the background. Devotees press closely around the central figure, appearing jubilant and celebratory. a person: the central man has a long swept-back hairstyle and saffron clothing with a flower garland, appearing to be the presiding figure of the 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.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A 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.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01December 23 20082008-12-23A dense crowd of men in white kurtas with orange shawls surrounds a central figure in white clothing with grey hair, who is being embraced and held up as hands reach toward him. Behind them, women in orange and saffron saris and a few in white stand on a raised red-carpeted platform before a gold ornate backdrop with yellow and red decorative arches and pink drapery. A golden trident-like staff and a brass kalasha-style vessel are visible at the sides, and a cameraman stands near the top of the platform. The scene suggests a celebratory satsang or devotional gathering with close physical welcome and embraces.2008-01-01A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall, with a golden throne-like seat at the centre backed by a golden arch and a trident emblem, framed by flower garlands in yellow, orange and purple. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace sits on the throne with his hands in front of him. Around him, saffron-robed attendants in orange garments stand near the seat, and a bald monk in orange robes stands at the right. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with long hair, gather closer to the throne and offer or receive blessings. Two electric fans and a bright yellow floral backdrop surround the scene.2010-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A large indoor hall with a white tent-style ceiling and hanging patterned fabric banners at the top. A dense crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white, stands with palms pressed together or hands raised in greeting and devotion. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand near the centre, including a bearded man in orange at left and women in orange clothes; a garlanded figure in orange stands among them. Wall posters and framed items line the back, and an ornate display with decorative drapes is visible at the rear. The scene suggests a group satsang or darshan during the Brahmotsava celebrations.2008-12-23January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor festival gathering under a large tent with bright blue and white banners and rows of decorated colourful pennants along the top. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment, a red-and-white garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a tall golden trident-like staff raised in one hand while a second figure nearby holds a golden staff. Around them a dense crowd of devotees in cream and white kurtas and saffron-orange shawls raise arms and clap, with many people in white and orange clothing filling the foreground and background. Some participants record with a phone. Readable text is not visible.2008-01-01