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December 09 2005

December 09 2005

Night photograph of an outdoor event with a crowd of men in white and saffron. On the left, a golden ornate throne or peetha draped in red, yellow and green garlands and a teal cloth, with a figure in white with a white turban and a rudraksha-style necklace seated behind it. Beside them a bald man in white with a saffron shawl stands with arms crossed, and a man in a saffron-orange robe gestures with an open hand. A canopy with a red-and-orange fringe and stage lights frame the scene, and many devotees in white shirts and dhotis press in the foreground.

December 09 2005

December 09 2005

A photograph of a seated figure on a red and gold throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a long red and gold garment, a tall black hair crown, a large red and white flower garland, and white marks on the face. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis approach, one kneeling at his feet and presenting offerings from a yellow box, while a man in an orange-striped robe with a gold necklace and an upper-arm band stands behind the throne. A white tent and red carpet frame the outdoor evening setting, with a crowd standing behind.

Evening event on a red carpet at an outdoor stage. A smiling man with long hair, a white turban and a white dhoti with gold borders sits on a white seat, holding a rudraksha mala in his hand, with gold necklaces on his chest. Beside him a devotee in white with a red and gold shawl bows with palms pressed together. Other men in white and red shawls stand and sit behind, a camera on a tripod faces the stage, and a saffron-robed man sits on the red carpet. Yellow and gold drapes and flower petals scattered on the carpet frame the scene.

Night-time outdoor gathering at a festival stage with bright floodlights. A figure in white turban and white dhoti, bare-chested with white garlands, sits on a decorated throne draped with yellow, red and white flower garlands and green leaves, raising a hand in blessing toward the crowd. Beside the throne a bald man in white and an orange-clad young man in an orange shawl stand attentively. Devotees in white and orange clothes reach up, many pressing close, some with hands folded or raised, and a woman holds a small pink packet. A colourful striped canopy overhead. A large crowd of people in white fills the background. a person candidate appearance: white turban, bare-chested with adornments, seated on a throne being blessed devotees; identity uncertain from appearance.

Night 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.

Night outdoor event under floodlights with a large crowd of white-clad devotees behind barriers. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair and a white turban sits on a gold-and-red throne/peetha decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands; he wears a leopard-print top and gold necklaces and raises a hand in blessing. Before him, a man in a white dhoti holds a silver tray of fruit and offerings, and a devotee in white touches the throne's edge. Several people in white and a monk in orange robes stand nearby. a person seated on the ornate throne with the distinctive turban, long hair, gold ornaments and leopard-print clothing; other people are devotees, priests and attendants.

Evening event photo of a figure seated on a white throne-like seat draped with white and purple flower garlands. The seated figure wears an orange turban, an orange robe and a gold necklace, and sits with a smiling expression. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis kneel or bow before him, one with hands folded in namaskar and another bending close to his feet, while others in white and yellow saris and smart shirts watch nearby. A stage light stand and a standing man in white are visible in the background among a dark crowd. The seated figure's appearance, orange turban and ornate ceremonial clothing are presented as a probable match for a person, with the devotees offering respect in a satsang-like gathering.

A photograph of a man with long swept-back hair wearing a cream-white turban with a gold border, a red bindi on his forehead and a multicoloured flower garland of white, pink, purple and green. He is touched on the forehead by the hand of another man in a white shirt and a rudraksha-style mala; that man stands with a red-and-white beaded cord and a pendant. Behind them more men in white shirts stand close together in a warmly lit indoor setting, and one man at right wears an orange scarf. Some crowd members are partially visible at the edges.