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July 12 2006

A photograph of an outdoor gathering on a flower-strewn roadside. Marigold and other petals cover the ground. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes sits on the ground at left, holding a small stack of cards. On the right, a woman in orange clothing with beaded trim sits and hands out cards to a young boy in a dark shirt and pink shorts, while a man in a striped shirt watches. Several orange-robed attendants sit nearby. Behind them, a large crowd of onlookers, mostly men and boys, presses in, and a temple gopuram stands in the background under bright sunlight.

Outdoor street scene at a temple-like setting with a crowd of onlookers behind. A woman in a bright orange sari with a dark blue-and-pink patterned sari beside her stands near a seated figure. In the foreground, a woman with long dark hair in an orange top holds open a white booklet and a small silver-wrapped packet, while a shaven-headed young monk in saffron robes sits with hands raised in greeting. A man in a white polo shirt and gold watch leans in with palms pressed together. Marigold petals and flowers lie on the ground, and a blue cloth covers a low seat in front.

A crowded outdoor scene where a woman in an orange and gold-bordered saree sits behind a blue cloth-covered table, holding a stack of white papers that a man in a light grey polo shirt reaches toward. Beside her, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth sits near scattered flower petals and garlands. Behind them a large crowd of men and women stands and watches, several bowing, some in white shirts and orange garments, with a temple gopuram visible in the background.

July 12 2006

A large outdoor crowd presses toward a raised seat where a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a heavy pink flower garland sits, extending his right hand toward a woman in a purple blouse and purple shawl who holds a baby wrapped in a yellow blanket. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis crowd close, one wearing a rudraksha mala, another with a pink badge and green ribbon reading volunteer. Bamboo poles, a white draped platform and a loudspeaker frame the scene under green trees. Photo credit overlay reads

Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered at a rural event. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak on the forehead and a thick pink-red flower garland sits on a white-draped raised platform with a green mat, extending one hand to bless a kneeling man. The kneeling man wears white clothes with an orange-bordered shawl, hands joined in namaskar, head bowed, with a red thread on his head. Surrounding people wear white shirts and dhotis, with some women in green and blue saris. Rose petals lie on the mat, bamboo poles and a large speaker are visible behind the crowd.

Outdoor crowd scene on a street with yellow flower petals scattered on the ground. In the centre, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes kneels and reaches toward a woman in an orange sari, who holds an open booklet with photographs. Around them, men in white shirts and a man in a light pink polo shirt lean in closely. A shaved-headed man in white with a sacred thread stands behind the kneeling monk. On the right, a standing monk in saffron robes holds a camera and phone, and a woman in cream and gold sari stands nearby. Many onlookers fill the background.

Outdoor darshan at an open-air gathering with a large crowd of white-clad devotees behind wooden barriers and palm trees, orange flags and a white van in the background. In the foreground, a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless orange robe, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned seat and gestures toward a woman in an orange sari with gold earrings and necklace who is speaking to him. Beside her a man in a black-and-white striped shirt holds a young child in a pink outfit. On the left, an orange-robed elder with white hair bends forward, and a man in white with a yellow scarf stands nearby. A small lamp flame glows at the right edge. a person is seated on the throne-like seat, identified by orange turban, saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala.

January 03 2012

Outdoor ceremony at a temple-style event. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless garment and a layered gold-bead necklace sits on a white-draped seat or dais, gazing to the side. Beside him, a bald man in orange sits on a white cushion. A woman in an orange top with hair tied back kneels in the foreground, bowing toward the seat. Behind, men in white dhotis and shirts stand near striped bamboo poles, one wearing a lanyard badge. A small book rests on the white cloth. Swamiji (probable) is the seated long-haired figure, given the presentation cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, with the page noting his presence at this event.