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A dense outdoor crowd gathers around a central figure in an orange saffron garment with a long, swept-back hairstyle, a gold-toned ornate necklace and a forehead vibhuti mark. He holds a shallow bowl of flower petals or offerings over the crowd while many outstretched hands reach toward him. Beside him an older man in white clothing and a rudraksha mala pours liquid from a brass vessel into raised hands. Children and young adults in white and saffron surround them, several wearing red threads and bangles, with a blue-shirted elder in the foreground.

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December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of a crowd gathered closely around a central figure during an outdoor festival procession. The central man has long dark hair swept back, a white vibhuti-style mark on his forehead, a bare upper torso partly covered by an orange-saffron cloth, and multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas and gold ceremonial necklaces. He is smiling and surrounded by devotees. Around him, many people in white traditional clothes press forward; several girls with palms pressed together in namaste, a man in white with a dark rudraksha mala, a man in white and orange holding a long staff topped with gold, and boys in striped and colourful shirts. Behind them, flower garlands and orange-draped figures are visible near a decorated altar. A few brass bells are held by a group of women in white on the left.2008-12-23Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered around a central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a heavy gold necklace of beads and a large gold pendant, long dark hair swept back, arms extended outward in a blessing gesture. Beside him a man in an orange shawl holds a brass bell and spreads a fine mist, and devotees with raised, cupped hands reach toward the blessing. Others wear white with orange shawls, including a woman holding a camera and an older bald man in white. Many people behind wear orange robes and white dhotis, some with folded hands in namaste. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing moment.2008-12-23A photograph of a crowd at a festival procession. In the centre, a long-haired man with swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron shawl, a long gold necklace of beads and a white tilak on his forehead, smiling and reaching out toward a circle of young people. Around him stand devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, several with black rudraksha malas. A golden trident-tipped staff rises on the left, and a man holds a white bowl. A red-and-yellow canopy with tassels overhangs part of the scene. a person appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold beaded necklaces, with the central figure acting as the devotees' focus during the procession.2008-12-23Photograph of a crowd at an outdoor procession during a festival. A central figure with long, wavy dark hair and a white vibhuti mark on the forehead wears a saffron-orange robe, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style gold pendant chain, smiling as devotees press close. Around him, many boys and young men in white dhotis and white shirts or shawls, some with rudraksha malas, stand with palms joined in namaste. Several people wear orange garments. Behind them, a golden ceremonial staff and a golden trident-like standard rise above the heads, and a building with windows stands at the back. Visible physical people number more than twenty.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A festival procession in a crowded street. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron cloth with a gold chain and rudraksha-style beads carries a silver tray of fruit, bananas and coconut, and smiles as he walks. Behind him, a man in a white kurta and white shawl holds a brass lamp and gestures forward. Around them, many children and youths in white, blue and yellow clothes press close, raising hands in greeting. Above, red and multicoloured fringed parasols and a gold trident-topped staff are visible. Swamiji (probable) appears in person, carrying the fruit offering in the procession, with the qualifying saffron clothing, long hair and ornate gold-and-bead necklaces.2008-12-23A dense crowd of devotees surrounds a man in an orange saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces, holding a silver tray of fruit including bananas, apples and a coconut. He has long swept-back dark hair and gold chains, and he appears to be distributing offerings. Around him, many children and young women in white garments press in with raised hands, and a bearded older man in white clothes stands beside him. Behind them, a man holds a golden staff. The scene suggests a prasad distribution during a festival procession. Several people are visible, with faces and clothing mostly white and orange.2008-12-23Photograph of a crowded devotional gathering indoors. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold ceremonial necklace, with tilak on his forehead, extends his hand to bless an older bald man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala, who holds a brass plate of fruit including bananas, apples and sweets. Around them devotees in white and orange press close, including children and young women in white with rudraksha malas. a person is the saffron-robed figure with long hair, gold necklace and tilak, shown blessing the devotee holding the fruit offering. A gold staff and red and yellow bunting are visible at top left.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23