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A photograph of a street-side entrance where a young man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban walks forward with his right hand extended in greeting. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala with a gold pendant and a red tilak on his forehead. To the right, a woman in a white sari with blue print holds a steel vessel, while a man in white shirt and dhoti stands nearby. Behind them, a group of men and a schoolboy in white shirt and blue shorts watch, a man in white with a camera stands at left beside a white car decorated with red and white flower garlands, and a red-and-white bus is parked in the street. A green pillar frames the scene.

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July 05 20022002-07-05Outdoor photo at dusk of a smiling man with short dark hair and a red-and-yellow tilak on his forehead, wearing a saffron-orange garment and a heavy gold-beaded mala, garlanded with white jasmine and marigold garlands. Beside him a woman in white sari with a red-and-pink border and glasses holds a brass tray with flowers and a fruit-filled basket, performing a welcome. Behind them a man in a white shirt and a young man in saffron robes raise an orange-and-gold ceremonial umbrella on a pole, with saffron flags, cars and palm trees along the road. Devotees in white and orange crowd the foreground.2009-11-25A photograph of a covered entrance beside a white car at a house visit. A man in an orange saffron robe and a long pink-and-white flower garland stands barefoot, with long dark hair, smiling and holding a brass tray of flowers. A woman in a cream sari with a brown border holds the tray, a woman in a pink silk sari stands beside her, and a woman in a green-grey kurta with dark trousers and glasses stands with hands folded. An older woman in a magenta sari and a man in a white shirt stand behind, a cameraman films at left, and a man in a dark shirt stands at right. a person: the man in the orange robe and garland has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with a welcome for an honoured guest. The pale tiled floor and white wall frame the scene.2010-02-17Outdoor photo at an ashram-style gathering on a dirt ground. A figure in a saffron/orange turban, saffron robe and a long red-and-white flower garland is greeting an older man in white dhoti and shirt, who clasps the saffron-robed figure's hand while holding a brass vessel with green leaves. Behind them, a man in white shirt and a woman in a beige sari stand near a silver car, and an orange-and-blue draped pavilion with cars is visible. Another man in white with a yellow shawl stands at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-robed figure wears a turban, a long flower garland and saffron robes, which are distinctive ceremonial cues for a sannyasi receiving a welcome.2010-02-17Outdoor photo of a welcome at a temple or ashram entrance. A long-haired figure in orange saffron robes wearing a garland of marigolds and flowers stands centre, with a second saffron-robed attendant beside him. Women in saris, including one in a green-yellow sari and one in teal and pink, hold brass plates and pots of offerings and flowers, consistent with an aarti or welcome ritual. Men in white shirts and dhotis crowd around, a boy in red stands at left, and a silver SUV and trees sit in the background.2010-01-19July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a procession through a covered walkway in a village setting, with a red carpet underfoot. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a white and red flower garland stands smiling, hands at his sides. The page places a person at this event, but the figure's appearance is only partially distinctive, so identity is uncertain. Beside him, a bearded man in an orange dhoti and shawl stands next to an older man in white. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts line the path, some with folded hands, and a woman in a white sari with orange border stands at left. Men in red kurtas carry items at right, and a green-framed doorway and blue wall with floral garlands appear at left.2008-07-28 +1 copiesA street procession in a town with shopfronts, parked cars and banana plants. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala, smiles while walking barefoot toward a woman in a white sari with a gold-coloured border who holds a silver tray of flowers and fruit in both hands. Several women in white saris with gold borders stand around, and a man in a red-checked shirt plays a long wind instrument. Other men in white dhotis and a boy in white shirt stand nearby.2007-01-12Outdoor roadside arrival scene under a large tree with hanging signs. A man in a saffron-orange robe and matching saffron turban, wearing a long white jasmine-and-flower garland, smiles and stands at the centre. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls, stand close; one holds a flower-decorated tray or offering. A man in white at left photographs with a camera, and a silver SUV and van are parked behind. The orange-robed man has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron turban and garland cues, consistent with a person appearance, appearing in person as the honoured guest being welcomed.2006-09-17January 12 20072007-01-12Outdoor photo at a temple-side path lined with palms and a thatched shelter. A young sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a red tilak walks centre-left, smiling and gesturing with one hand while holding a tray of flowers, fruit and offerings. Beside him an older bearded man in white dhoti and a yellow shawl carries a matching offering tray. To the right a bearded sannyasi in orange robes walks barefoot. Other devotees in white and orange clothing stand near a silver car on the left. Above them hangs a strand of colourful tassels and paper decorations. A tall banner behind shows a framed portrait and the words Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a procession on a dusty dirt road with palm trees and a parked silver vehicle behind. In the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and a heavy ornate gold necklace with a gold pendant. He walks barefoot. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and a yellow shawl holds a long wooden pole topped by a red and gold ceremonial umbrella canopy. Other attendants in white and yellow walk nearby, and a man in orange clothing at right gestures with his hands.2010-02-12