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Night photo of an outdoor gathering under string lights. A seated figure on a gilded throne-like seat wears an orange-saffron turban, orange garments and a red and green flower garland, with a silver bird-shaped ornament on the seat's edge. He leans forward to touch a devotee's small object or rudraksha-style bead mala held by a man in a white shirt. Nearby, a red box holds fruit and packets, and a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts stands behind. A woman in a white saree stands in the lower foreground.

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April 06 20122012-04-06Night outdoor event with string lights and a crowd of devotees in white and orange. A man in an orange turban, orange robes, red-and-white flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on a golden throne holding a silver-tipped ritual staff and a silver implement. Another robed man in orange stands behind him, and a standing man in white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala. A red tray before him holds apples, flowers and offerings. Devotees in white shirts, saris and orange clothing sit and stand close. a person seated on the golden throne, receiving devotees during a satsang or darshan.2012-04-06Night outdoor gathering with string lights overhead and a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold throne at right, his hand raised to a devotee's head in blessing. a person cues: orange turban and robe, ornate gold armband, floral garland. A devotee in white with a rudraksha mala bends forward to receive the blessing. Offerings on a red tray include apples, sweets and currency. Gold throne decorations and a silver-handled staff are visible at right.2012-04-06Night outdoor event with string lights and a crowd of many people behind rows of devotees. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and a man in a maroon shirt stand before a seated figure on a raised golden throne wearing an orange robe, orange turban, and a long red-and-white flower garland, with a bare upper arm adorned with a bangle. Another man in white with a rudraksha mala stands nearby. A red tray with fruit and offerings sits at the front right, and a white-robed figure and a woman with a ponytail in white clothing are in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, cued by the orange turban and robe, garland, bangle and golden seat.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06Outdoor evening ceremony at night under string lights. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and a red and yellow flower garland sits bare-chested on a throne-like seat beside a large gold-covered object. Devotees in white kneel before him, one bowing low with hands joined. A standing priest in orange robe and rudraksha mala stands behind, and another man in white with a mala watches. Red trays in front hold apples, fruit and offerings. A crowd of men and women in white and orange stands in the background. The photo is a taken shot, not a graphic.2012-04-06December 20 20112011-12-20Night outdoor event lit by bright floodlights and strung lights. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and red-and-white flower garland sits on a red-draped seat at the right, one hand raised in blessing toward a kneeling devotee. Beside him, a golden decorative throne back and a red table hold fruit and offerings. Devotees in white and pale clothing stand and kneel around him, and a large seated crowd in white fills the background. A man in a white shirt covers his face with his hands in reverence. Speakers and a small monitor sit at the lower left.2012-04-06Night outdoor event with a large crowd of men in white and pale shirts pressing toward a raised platform lit by overhead lights and string lamps. On the right, a bare-chested man in orange-saffron cloth with a red and white flower garland and gold armlets sits on a red-and-leopard-print seat, extending his hand to touch the head of a bald man kneeling below. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and a matching garland sits on a red cushion. A red box with packets sits in front of the platform. Several people in the crowd have their hands raised or clasped in greeting. The scene is a public darshan with devotees receiving blessings from a seated figure, with a person candidate, identified only by appearance cues such as the swept-back hair, saffron cloth and ornate garland, seated on the raised platform.2012-09-29Night outdoor event on a raised red-draped platform with a golden-ornate red throne. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban-style cap sits on the throne, wearing beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and bangles, smiling toward the crowd. Beside the throne, a man in white shirt and white dhoti with a red bead necklace stands among devotees. A crowd of people in white and colourful saris and shirts stands behind metal barriers under bright floodlights, with red festoon lights strung overhead and a garlanded golden structure at the left edge.2011-11-10Night outdoor ceremony on a red carpeted stage. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and layered red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold-carved throne, his right arm extended forward while a man in a white shirt bends low to touch his feet. Around them, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand near the throne, and a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala stands behind. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis watch, and a woman in a white sari with a dark braid sits at lower right with her hands resting near the throne. Lights and a string of bulbs are visible overhead. Watermarked archive photo with a 'a person' credit.2012-04-06Night outdoor event with a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts pressing forward. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange head wrap, long hair, rudraksha beads, gold bangles and a gold ornament is handing items to devotees from a gold-trimmed throne-like seat. A gold box with red compartments holds fruit and packets in front of him. Devotees with folded hands bow toward him. A screen on the left shows a crowd, and string lights hang overhead. a person is the saffron-robed seated figure, shown in person, distributing items as a devotee approaches.2011-11-10