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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on an orange-draped seat holding a handheld microphone, speaking outdoors on a sandy ground. Three terracotta pots sit beside him on a woven mat, and his sandals lie nearby. Around him stand about a dozen devotees in white kurtas, dhotis and yellow shawls, with some women in cream saris and an orange top, a red kurta and a blue t-shirt, watching attentively. The seated speaker has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a distinctive appearance matching the page's claim, so he is a probable Swamiji presenting a discourse.

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Outdoor photo of a sandy open-air gathering under palm trees. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair wears saffron orange robes and sits cross-legged on an orange cloth draped over a low seat, with a dark red and orange patterned mat and three terracotta pots set before him. Around him, a crowd stands in white and cream ritual clothing, with yellow shawls on several men and a woman in a patterned sari; others wear orange, red, blue and olive clothing. Some hold rudraksha malas. A woman on the right wears an orange top with a mala. Slippers lie on the sand. Trees and a few houses stand in the background under an overcast sky.2010-09-02Outdoor satsang on bare sandy ground with a black speaker on a tripod. A person in orange robes reclines on an orange cushioned seat with a red patterned bag, holding a microphone to their mouth, barefoot, with a small kumkum mark on the forehead, sitting on a woven mat with orange sandals placed on it. Standing around are devotees in white robes and white kurtas, one with a bald head and an orange shawl gesturing with a raised hand, another in orange robes with a red-and-green pattern and a bald head, a man in orange with a rudraksha mala gesturing while standing, and a woman in a red sari with arms crossed. Several people in white and grey clothing stand or sit in the background among trees and a metal railing.2010-09-02January 15 20112011-01-15Outdoor photo on bare sandy ground at an open gathering. A long-haired man in orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange cushion placed on a striped mat, holding a microphone, with bare feet and orange slippers nearby. Standing beside him, a bald man in an orange robe holds a long staff and gazes toward him, while a younger man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded at his face. Around them, many people in white clothes, some with yellow sashes, stand and watch; a woman in a pink sari and a woman in red stand nearby. A loudspeaker on a tripod and a red-and-orange umbrella appear at the left edge, with trees and a fence behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with long hair and a microphone, per appearance cues of long hair and saffron robes.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a large gathering on a sandy open ground under a pale sky with palm trees behind. In the foreground a figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a red patterned cushion on a mat, hands raised in an animated gesture, with a microphone on a stand in front. Beside him a bald man in white clothes bends forward toward the microphone. Behind them a crowd of roughly 60 people stands in white, orange, red and pink clothing, many with hands folded, including children in colourful dress. The scene suggests a public satsang or talk.2010-09-02A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on a white-covered cushioned seat with a patterned red and gold cloth, a wooden staff resting on a striped mat before him. Around him, devotees in white clothes and white-and-orange sashes stand and sit on the ground; a girl in a gold-toned dress with a small medallion sits in the foreground, and an older woman in a floral top sits at left. Some people wear rudraksha-style necklaces. Small colourful decorative items lie at the bottom edge.2006-12-31A man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a wrap draped over his shoulders sits cross-legged on an orange-covered seat with red and patterned cushions, holding a black microphone near his face with one hand. He has long dark hair swept back and a red bindi on his forehead, and his bare feet are visible. Behind him, people in white garments and red clothing stand on a dirt ground beside bags and sandals, with a brick wall in the background.2010-09-02Outdoor photo on bare sandy ground with a crowd standing behind a microphone stand. A man with a shaved head and long dark hair, wearing orange saffron robes and sandals, reclines on a low orange-covered seat with a red and black patterned cloth. A younger man in white kurta and a saffron shawl bends forward in front of him with his hands near the seated figure's feet in a reverent gesture. Behind them, many people stand watching, including men in white and grey, women in saris and salwar, and children in bright pink, green and red clothing. Palm trees and a low red wall appear in the background. The seated figure's identity is not established from appearance alone; the scene shows a devotional gathering with a bowing attendant.2010-09-02Outdoor photo at a pada puja. A seated man in orange robes, with a long swept-back hair and a gold-bead necklace, sits on an orange throne-like chair with a red cushion and an orange towel draped on its arm, gesturing with an open hand toward seated devotees. a person is seated at the right. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and mala gestures toward the seated figure. Devotees in white sit on the left and rear, a few men in yellow scarves stand behind, with palm trees and a corrugated shed in the background. Flower garlands and a yellow-flowered tray lie on the ground in front.2010-07-24Outdoor devotional gathering on a sandy ground with a woman in long dark hair seated on a white-covered raised platform, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a red bindi. She sits on a red-and-gold patterned mat while a man in white kurta with an orange shawl kneels before her, and a second man in white with orange shawl holds a stack of books. Behind them, people in white clothes and orange shawls stand, and seated devotees in white and a girl in gold-bordered sari with a ribbon badge sit on a striped mat under a canopy with orange drapery. The swami-style candidate is not confidently identifiable from appearance, so the seated woman is described by role only.2006-12-31Outdoor photo of a seated man with long dark hair in an orange-saffron robe, smiling broadly and holding a handheld microphone in his left hand while reaching toward a terracotta pot held by a man in a loose white kurta. The pot is being struck or offered with a bamboo stick. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing stands on sandy ground, some clapping, with palm trees and a low brick wall in the background.2010-09-02Outdoor photo of a seated figure on a raised orange-draped platform speaking into a microphone. The central man wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and sits on a tiger-striped cushioned chair with a gold cloth draped beside him. Behind him an ornate multicoloured fringed parasol stands on a pole. Around the platform a crowd of devotees in white and orange garments, including women in saris and a small boy in a green shirt, stand on grass beside a red railing and a half-built concrete building.2011-08-28 +1 copies