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A photograph of an outdoor gathering under a white tent with a red carpet. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching orange turban wears a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, his hands pressed together and one arm extended. Around him, many men in white dhotis and white shirts or orange shawls stand with palms joined, and a woman in white with an orange shawl and a woman with long hair in orange stand nearby. Purple and white banners hang along the tent edge, and a large crowd watches from behind. Swamiji (probable) cues: the central figure wears an orange turban, saffron robes, a long floral garland and a rudraksha mala, and is at the centre of the welcoming devotees.2008-11-11A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban dancing barefoot on a floor scattered with yellow and red flower petals. He wears a long white and multicoloured flower garland with blue bead accents and presses his palms together in front of his chest. Behind him, several people in white and pastel saris and kurtas clap and watch in a room with a blue wall poster titled Chakras and a white sofa.Photograph of a person standing barefoot on a striped woven mat in a bamboo-screened hall, palms pressed together in namaste. The standing figure wears an orange-saffron turban, a sleeveless saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back. Behind and beside them, several people in white ritual clothing stand with hands folded, one holding a small metal vessel, and a bearded man in white stands at the right edge. A rolled woven mat and a red-saried woman appear at the left. Probable Swamiji is visible in this in-person scene; the figure's orange turban, saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala are the cues. A small logo appears at the top left and a pedia credit appears at the bottom right2004-06-30Photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a red carpet runner strewn with white petals. A man in a saffron-orange wrap and an orange turban, wearing a white-and-orange floral garland, stands at the center with hands together, appearing to dance or move forward. Around him, many devotees in white and pastel clothing, some wearing white garlands, stand and clap. A man in white on the left raises a long lamp-stand or instrument above the crowd. Wooden lattice windows and a decorated altar are visible behind.A photograph of a young man in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban dancing barefoot on a pale speckled floor scattered with flower petals. He wears a white and pink-red garland around his neck, holds a bunch of pink flowers, and extends his arms wide. Behind him, a row of men in white kurta-style clothing stand against white curtains, several clapping and smiling. A man at left raises festive sparklers or small fireworks. A purple logo appears in the top left corner.Photo of a convention stage at an indoor event. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, stands barefoot on a blue carpet with both arms raised and a broad smile, appearing to dance. Around them, a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, white kurtas and orange sashes, plus women in pastel saris, clap and reach out, lining a red-and-blue aisle. Behind them hangs a large banner with a printed portrait of a man in a white head wrap and Tamil lettering, with a bird logo at the top corner. Scattered petals lie on the carpet.2006-12-16December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph inside a bright, whitewashed hall with ceiling fans and blue curtains framed by yellow flower garlands. A red carpet runs down the centre. At the middle of the frame, a man in saffron-orange robes, wearing an orange head-cloth and a long white flower garland with red beads, walks barefoot along the carpet. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, several carrying trays of flower petals, move in procession. A woman in orange sari carries a tray with offerings, and a woman in a white sari stands at right beside a man in white shirt. Ornate hanging decorations with orange and red panels hang from the ceiling, and a deity shrine with a framed image is visible at the back right.2010-02-18A photograph inside a large tented hall with a white canopy and decorative striped pillars. In the centre a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a white and red flower garland, and a gold necklace, smiling with his arms outstretched as if speaking or dancing. Behind him a crowd of devotees stands with hands folded in namaste; many women wear white saris with yellow or gold borders and orange shawls, and several men wear saffron robes. A small child in pink shorts and a white top stands at right, holding a man's hand. The floor is white tile with a dark border line and scattered petals. A probable Swamiji is in person, identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe, and ceremonial gold necklace with garland, as the page indicates his presence at this event. The group totals about 21-100 people visible.2008-12-23A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban standing with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes lowered, with a long garland of white jasmine and red and green flowers hanging to his waist. Scattered rose petals and marigold petals cover the pale floor. Around him, a group of people in white clothes also stand with hands in namaste or kneel with heads bowed; one woman in a white head covering kneels at left, and a bearded man in white holds a video camera on his shoulder at right. Behind them are a white sofa, a wall chart with a chakras diagram, and a purple bird logo on the ceiling.July 26 20102010-07-26A photograph of a figure in a saffron-orange robe walking down a red carpet between two rows of seated women with palms pressed together in anjali. The central figure wears a large pink and white garland and a long beaded necklace, with hands held in namaste. The women wear white and cream sarees with gold borders, and some wear green or pale blue. Behind them are red-curtained walls, a tent with green and red garlands, and a person filming with a video camera near a window. The setting looks like a hall with blue and red plastic chairs.2009-09-15