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Outdoor evening satsang at night under string lights and floodlights. A man seated on a gilded throne with lion-carved armrests and a striped tiger-print cushion wears an orange saffron turban, orange robe, red and white flower garland, and gold armband. Appearance-based a person: long hair is not visible but the saffron turban, ornate gold throne and garland fit the presentation; he presides as the teacher. Around him seated devotees in white dhotis, cream and white saris, and white shirts press palms together in anjali; one woman holds a brass plate. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera films from the right, and a small child in white sits at lower left.

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April 06 20122012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06Outdoor evening gathering at night under strung lights and poles. Around the throne, seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, and women in pink, blue and red saris, sit on a green carpet with hands pressed together in anjali. Nearby a small table holds lamps and offerings, and a television screen shows a broadcast at left. Many standing people in white are in the background.2012-04-06Night outdoor ceremony with a crowd of devotees seated on the ground and many standing behind string lights. A man in an orange turban, orange garment and red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, hands joined in greeting. Seated before him on a green mat, a row of devotees in white and orange clothes press palms together in prayer, with a woman in a green sari and a girl in a dark dress among them. Brass plates of offerings, fruit and flowers rest on the mat. Several people in white dhotis and shirts stand near tall poles at the back.2012-04-06Night outdoor gathering with string lights overhead. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and red-and-white floral garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at right, holding a ceremonial staff and raising one hand in blessing. Seated before him on green mats, devotees with palms pressed together include a woman in a green sari, a woman in a white-and-gold sari, and a bare-chested man with rudraksha beads. Men in white shirts and women in white saris kneel and stand around them, and a brass plate with offerings sits in the foreground. a person: the throned man in orange with garland and staff. Some devotees in the background are standing. The crowd is partly visible at the bottom edge.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06Night-time outdoor ceremony with a large crowd of devotees kneeling and seated on a green mat, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at right, holding a small ritual implement, appearing to be a probable Swamiji (Nithyananda Paramashivam) presiding. Front-row devotees wear white and cream clothes, one woman has a red bindi and another wears a saffron shawl. In front are offerings on brass plates and a red-and-white vessel, with string lights and white poles behind the crowd. Visible physical people number roughly two dozen, and the scene is a satsang or puja-style gathering.2012-04-06Night outdoor event on a stage with a black backdrop. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and saffron robe sits on a white throne-like chair draped with white jasmine garlands and red roses. Crowd members in white shirts, white dhotis and white saris press toward the stage, some reaching out. On the right, a man in white with an orange shawl operates a video camera on a tripod. A large white panel stands at left.2008-07-27April 06 20122012-04-06A night photograph inside a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and orange triangular bunting. A seated figure in an orange saffron garment with a red shawl sits on a golden, flower-garlanded throne (peetha) decorated with white, yellow and magenta garlands. Devotees in white clothes gather around; a woman in white kneels at the foot of the throne, and others stand or sit on a green mat to the right, including a child held up in blue. A figure in white with a necklace stands near the throne, and a woman in an orange shawl stands at left. The scene suggests a procession or darshan with devotees offering respect.2006-12-30A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a hall with dark blue and maroon drapes. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with a gold necklace and mala sits on a red and gold ornate throne with hands pressed together in namaste. Before the throne, seated devotees in white and cream clothes with red and orange shawls press their palms together, and brass plates holding oil lamps and offerings sit on a golden cloth on the floor. A man in white stands at the back holding a camera, and a row of seated attendees in white watches. A woman in blue sari is visible at the lower right with folded hands. The Swamiji candidate is shown by the long hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and throne, so the label is probable.2010-01-02 +1 copiesNight outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered on sandy ground under bright floodlights. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a long braid and a man in white stand with others, and a woman in a purple sari walks past. At right, a figure in orange robes stands beside a gilded ornate throne-like seat and a small wooden stand, with another person in saffron-orange clothing behind them. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera and a second cameraman with lights film the scene at left, and plastic chairs are scattered among the onlookers.2011-11-09