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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.

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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.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.2010-09-02Outdoor 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 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.2010-09-02Outdoor 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.2010-09-02January 15 20112011-01-15Outdoor scene on a dirt ground in front of a low orange brick wall and a rocky embankment. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair wearing an orange shawl and a red-and-black patterned garment sits on a mat, seen from behind, with hands together; a microphone stand stands beside them. Facing them, a crowd of about 40 people stands in loose groups: several men in white dhoti-style and white shirts, women in saris and salwar, and children in red, orange and pink clothes. Two blue cylindrical drums stand among them, and a long rope runs across the ground to the right. Some people wear white and others dark clothing.2010-09-02Outdoor Pongal-style ritual under a canopy of banana leaves and mango leaves strung between posts, with yellow and pink balloons at the left edge. A man with long dark hair, a garland of green leaves and an orange robe sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat holding a small steel cup, appearing to take part in the proceedings; a person candidate by appearance, with long hair, saffron clothing and a garland. Standing in front of him, a woman in a white sari with a shawl faces a small black clay pot on a brick hearth with burning wood, a traditional pongal boiling pot. Behind them a semicircle of about twenty devotees in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris stand with arms folded or hands clasped, a few in orange and red garments. Dry firewood is stacked at the right.2011-01-15Outdoor 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 open-ground gathering at an ashram-style site under a pale sky. A central figure in an orange robe sits on a cushioned brown-orange seat draped with a striped multicolour cloth fringed at the edges, with sandals placed in front. Dozens of devotees in white and pastel clothes sit on the bare earth facing the speaker, while others in white stand along the back and sides. A tall red metal frame with a hanging lamp or bell stands to the right, and blue barrels sit near the crowd. Palm trees and low trees mark the background. The centre figure wears an orange robe; no visible text identifies a name.2009-12-19September 17 20062006-09-17Outdoor 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