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Night photograph of an outdoor celebration under bright floodlights. A long-haired figure in a white turban and a leopard-print shawl over white dhoti sits on a flower-decorated golden throne, smiling. He wears a garland and a rudraksha-style mala. Men in white shirts and white dhotis around him fold hands in prayer, and one man in white holds a tray with fruit and offerings. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the throne and a golden plate of pebbles or offerings sits in the foreground. A large crowd of seated devotees fills the background. a person is identified by the long swept hair, white turban, leopard-print shawl and mala, seated in a ceremonial position of honour.

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December 29 20102010-12-29Night outdoor event lit by a bright floodlight tower. A seated figure in a white turban and a leopard-print top, with a long dark flowing hair and a garland of ornaments, sits on a gold-framed throne draped with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a red cushion. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts crowd closer; a man in white with a yellow sash and sandalwood forehead marks holds a brass tray of fruit and pooja offerings, and others bow or reach toward the seat. Trays of fruit and coconut sit at the right. a person seated on the throne with a turban, long hair and a leopard-print garment, receiving devotees, with a crowd in white behind him.2010-12-29A night outdoor event lit by tall floodlights, with a large crowd seated in the background. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back hair, a white turban and a leopard-print shawl over white dhoti sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. He is heavily adorned with a gold necklace and smiles while handing fruit to a devotee. Men in white dhotis and shirts, one with a rudraksha mala, cluster around holding plates of fruit and sweets, and an older woman in white sits at the lower left. The throne's ornate panels, flower garlands and offering trays of fruit and sweets dominate the scene; this resembles a darshan or prasad distribution. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji, identified by his swept-back hair, turban, ornate gold necklace and throne.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29Night-time outdoor gathering under floodlights with a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some in orange-saffron shawls. In the foreground a figure seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a cushion; he wears a white turban, a leopard-print shawl over white clothing, and a long gold necklace. Two bald men in white and orange stand behind him, and a golden tray of offerings sits at the right. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure with long hair, white turban, leopard-print shawl and gold ceremonial necklace, receiving devotees on a decorated peetha. Devotees reach toward him, some smiling.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29Night outdoor event lit by floodlights, with a large crowd of white-clad devotees behind barriers. A seated man in a white turban and leopard-print shawl, with long swept-back hair and a garland of yellow and red flowers, smiles and reaches toward a devotee. a person is seated on a golden-edged throne draped with yellow and red flower garlands, with a red cushion. A devotee in an orange top kneels at his feet while a helper in white holds a tray of fruit. Another man in white with a yellow shawl and a shaved-headed priest in white stand nearby, and a gold tray of offerings sits on the right.2010-12-29Night outdoor event lit by floodlights, with a large crowd behind a fenced area. A figure with long curly hair and a white turban sits on a decorated throne covered in marigold and red flower garlands, wearing a leopard-print top and white dhoti-style cloth. Devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stand and kneel before the throne, with a brass tray of offerings and fruit at the right. Another man in orange shawl and white robes stands near the throne. The person on the throne is an appearance-based candidate for a person, shown with long swept hair, turban and ceremonial garlands, presented as probable only from these cues.2010-12-29Night outdoor event lit by floodlights, with a large crowd of white-clad devotees behind a barrier. In the foreground, a man in a white turban and a leopard-print top sits on a richly decorated gold-and-red throne (peetha) framed by yellow and red marigold garlands, smiling broadly, wearing a long rudraksha-style necklace and a white dhoti beneath. A man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl stands beside the throne near a tray of fruit, and a shaven-headed man in white with an orange shawl stands behind. Devotees in white garments, some with orange and gold cloths, press forward to receive blessings (darshan). A fruit offering and flower-decorated platform are visible at the right edge. The throne has an upholstered red cushion and a gold-trimmed table.2010-12-29Night photo of an outdoor event lit by floodlights on a tall stand. A long-haired figure with a white turban sits on a golden throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a bed of green leaves, wearing a leopard-print garment and gold necklaces. Men in white dhotis and shirts crowd around, several holding brass plates of offerings, while a bald man in white wears an orange shawl. Fruit and yellow flowers lie on a silver tray in front. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long hair, white turban, ornate gold necklaces, and a throne-based honoring setting. Several attendants in white and orange are visible, with more people in the background.2010-12-29Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees in white and cream garments. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a white turban sits on a richly decorated golden palanquin or throne draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, wearing a leopard-print top, a white cloth and a long flower garland, smiling as he gestures. Two saffron-robed men stand behind him near a brass tray of fruit and offerings. Floodlights and a tent are visible in the background, and people in the foreground sit and stand among the crowd. a person: the seated man wears a white turban, long hair and an ornate golden chair setting, presented as the honoured guest of the event.2010-12-29