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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange-draped raised platform at an outdoor festival, with a tall gold-topped pole beside him. He wears a gold-bordered cream turban with a pink flower, long dark hair, a red and white flower garland and a gold armlet. Beside him to the left, a young woman in white with a red and yellow flower garland sits with hands folded. Behind them, a large crowd of mostly women in pink, white and orange saris and men in dark suits watches. The platform has red and white striped edging and a purple cloth. Setting appears to be a daytime outdoor ceremony.

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December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a crowd at an outdoor celebration. In the foreground, a man in an orange saffron shawl with gold border and a cream turban with gold trim sits with his hand raised to his chin, watching ahead. A white jasmine garland hangs at his neck and a red bead necklace is visible. Behind him, many women in white saris and head coverings sit on the ground. In the upper background, a figure in white stands near a dark deity murti decorated with colourful tassels and flowers. The setting is bright and sunlit.2008-12-29December 24 20082008-12-24December 29 20082008-12-29December 24 20082008-12-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered sash sits on an ornate gold throne upheld by lion carvings, with red tiger-striped cushions. He wears a pale pink turban with a red bindi, a white and red flower garland, long gold beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style ornament, and rests one bare foot on a red cushion. A microphone stand is at right and a flower garland hangs from the throne back. Swamiji (probable): long hair, turban, saffron robe and ornate gold ornaments on the throne, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2008-12-27 +1 copiesOutdoor festival scene with a large seated crowd under a gold-topped canopy pole. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a gold-and-white turban sits on an orange cushioned seat with a zebra-print backrest, wearing an orange saffron robe, a red and white flower garland, gold necklaces and a gold armlet, and he smiles while his hands are pressed together. Beside him a woman in a white sari with a red and yellow flower garland claps. Men in dark suits with white flower garlands sit to the right, and women in saris of pink, purple and white fill the background, several with hands raised in prayer.2008-12-29December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30Photograph of a crowd outdoors on temple steps. In the centre a man sits cross-legged on a stone step, wearing an orange-saffron garment with gold borders, a long garland of white jasmine, yellow flowers and green leaves, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace; his forehead bears a white marking and his long dark hair falls to his shoulders. Around him, men and women in white dhotis and saffron cloths with gold borders sit or stand, some wearing rudraksha malas. A man at left holds a camera. Gates and a pink wall form the background. The sitter's appearance is consistent with the page's description but not conclusively identifiable, so the depicted person is described by role only.2010-12-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a silver bird finial sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms and a red zebra-patterned cushion. He wears a red and yellow marigold garland, layered beaded necklaces and gold armlets, holds a silver staff upright, and has a red mark on his forehead. In front, several women in white and cream saris sit with their backs to the camera, one with a long braid, against a large peach-coloured drape and blue backdrop. The scene appears to be a satsang gathering on stage. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, orange turban, layered beads and garland match the appearance cues, seated as a teacher on the throne.2012-04-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned throne-like seat on a red and white patterned carpet, with a yellow floral rangoli design at his feet. He wears long swept-back dark hair, a bare shoulder, and layered gold and beaded necklaces, with hands resting in his lap and eyes lowered. Behind him a golden trident-like finial hangs from a ceiling strung with colourful balloons and festive banners. Seated devotees in white, orange and maroon garments, several wearing white and multicolour flower garlands, sit in rows behind him in a hall with a small oil lamp on the floor. The scene suggests a seated satsang or darshan gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces.2008-12-26