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Outdoor photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a canopy, wearing an orange saffron cloth, long swept-back dark hair, a long garland of flowers and a gold armlet. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long hair, saffron clothing, garland, throne). Before him on a low wooden table are trays of fruit and offerings. Seated women in saffron, white and yellow saris and a man in white sit on a red carpeted platform receiving or taking part in the offering. Wooden fencing, trees, stage lights and a sound system surround the open ground, with more people in white standing in the background.

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December 08 20112011-12-08An outdoor ceremony on a raised dais with a red carpet and a gold-carved throne-style seat. A man with long swept-back dark hair, an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha-style garland and gold armlets sits on the throne, a probable Swamiji by these cues. Seated before him on the carpet are a woman in a yellow sari, a man in white, and other devotees, with silver-rimmed plates of flowers and offerings in front. Behind them two musicians play wind instruments and a drummer plays a barrel drum, while white-clad men walk among trees and a fence under a banner with Tamil script and a temple illustration.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesOutdoor satsang on a raised stage under a white canopy with gold-edged trim. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning wears an orange robe, a white and red flower garland, and red kumkum on his forehead. He is in a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance, with long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial clothing, seated centrally as the audience. A gold-rimmed offering tray with flowers sits before the throne, and two gold-trimmed side tables hold small items. Seated devotees in white and cream clothes listen in the foreground, a woman in a yellow sari among them. Behind the stage, an orange-robed monk stands, and drums sit on the red mat at right. A banner on the left shows Tamil lettering.2011-12-08Outdoor satsang stage viewed from behind a gilded ornate seat with a red cushion. A figure in an orange saffron garment with bangles and a gold-toned ornament sits on the throne, holding a ceremonial object. Facing the stage, seated devotees in white and red saris and white shirts sit on red plastic chairs and mats, many with palms pressed together in anjali. A wooden offering box with fruit, flower garlands and packets sits in front. Stage lights, speakers, a monitor and a tent with bunting are visible behind the crowd.2011-12-08October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesOctober 30 20102010-10-30 +1 copiesOutdoor ceremony on a red carpet with a seated man in orange saffron robes on a golden throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a golden lion-shaped armrest, wearing layered beaded necklaces and bangles. Several devotees kneel before him, a woman in a red salwar and a woman in a yellow sari with a beaded necklace press their palms together, and a man in a white shirt sits with hands folded. Brass plates holding flowers, pink petals and offerings sit in front, and a shrine-like wooden structure with yellow panels stands behind. Priests in orange and red cloth sit at the back. A cooler stands at left and trees line the open field. Visible people: about 15.2011-12-20September 13 20102010-09-13October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copies