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A photograph of a crowded outdoor public darshan under a white canopy with a striped red, green, orange and purple cloth awning. At left, a figure with long dark hair, a red tilak and a white flower garland with red blossoms sits on a white-draped seat wearing an orange shawl. Beside him, a bald man in an orange shawl and gold necklace gestures near his face. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders stand in front, one holding a camera. Behind them a large crowd presses forward, many waving white flags with blue emblems. Red flowers decorate the white backdrop.

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A procession crowd in an outdoor festival scene. In the centre, a smiling person with long dark hair, a saffron-orange cloth wrapped over the head and body, and a heavy gold necklace of beads stands among devotees, appearing to be a person figure with long hair, saffron clothing and a gold necklace, in the role of procession participant. Around them, saffron-robed sannyasis and white-clad devotees carry large lavender-and-white canopies with red tassels on poles, and orange flags are raised. Several men in white shirts and dhotis raise hands and cheer; an older bearded man in white with an orange-trimmed shawl stands to the right, and a man in sunglasses points. Lower right, a silver ritual vessel is visible.2005-12-31A crowded indoor photo at a darshan-style gathering inside a white-draped tent or pandal, with roses strewn across the fabric. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis with saffron and gold-bordered shawls stand at the back, one holding a red-and-white pole. A woman in a white sari with a large white-and-red floral garland stands near the centre, with a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala beside her. Dense devotees in white, pink and cream clothing press forward with hands folded, and a microphone is held up at right. Overhead lights and a white backdrop complete the scene.2011-05-17A crowded outdoor pavilion under a thatched roof with colourful tinsel hanging above. A young man in an orange turban and orange garment with a dark bead mala smiles and stands on a white-covered seat, reaching out toward the crowd. Behind him, an older man in an orange wrap stands near a tiled roof and a pedestal fan. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl films from an elevated spot on the right. Around them, many men in white dhotis and shirts, one bare-chested man with a sacred thread and vermilion mark, and a woman with a hair clip press close. Marigold garlands lie at the left edge. A banner partly reads Nithyananda, and a gold-ish backdrop frames the scene.2008-07-28Photograph of a dense crowd of devotees gathered under a red and cream fringed canopy, with a pink-and-white flower garland. A bald man in white ritual dress with a thick sandalwood-paste mark on his forehead stands at left, while a central figure in saffron-orange robes wears rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a gold chain and a cross-shaped pendant, with a garland of pink and white flowers draped over him. A younger man in orange cloth stands beside them with a gold-trimmed neck garland. Many men in white dhotis and shirts press around, some with bare shaved heads and some reaching forward, creating a lively ritual procession atmosphere. Bright sunlight washes out the background.2012-05-18A street procession at a crowded outdoor event with a central figure wearing a red-orange turban and a long white flower garland over a dark red-brown robe, holding a silver trident, flanked by men in white dhotis with gold borders and dark red-orange shawls with gold beaded necklaces. Behind them, ornate umbrellas with colourful tassels and red-orange flags rise above a dense crowd, and a man in the foreground wears a grey cap. Two men on the left have shaved heads and sacred marks on their foreheads. Banners and shop fronts line the street behind.2015-09-15A crowd of devotees in white dhotis and bare-chested men and women in saris gather around a white-draped seat or throne at an outdoor pavilion. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a tall orange turban and long hair stands at the centre beside the seat, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, while other saffron-robed attendants move behind. A large black-and-white portrait of a smiling woman hangs on an orange backdrop with a green mat floor, and a cameraman in white and orange stands at upper right. Garlands and flowers lie on the seat. Ceiling is decorated with tinsel.2008-07-28April 18 20162016-04-18A photograph of a crowd in a shaded outdoor pavilion with a thatched roof and tinsel decorations. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, smiles while seated on a white-draped throne. Behind the throne is a large painted portrait of a smiling woman, and a fan and flower garlands are visible. Around the throne, men in white dhotis and shirts, a bare-chested man wearing a gold chain, an elderly woman in white, and women in colourful saris stand close together. A man in orange shirt stands to the left and a cameraman in white filming from a raised position stands at the right. Presentation of traditional welcome gifts at a KAILASA event in Pattanam appears on the page, but is not separately verified in the image. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by saffron robe, long hair, turban and rudraksha mala.2008-07-28February 19 20152015-02-19Outdoor crowd scene in bright daylight with a dense group of men in white shirts and dhotis and young men in saffron shirts pressing around a central figure. The central figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a long white beard, a red bindi, and a garland of white flowers with a red blossom around the neck, and appears to be receiving honour. Two shaven-headed monks in saffron robes stand in the foreground with their backs to the camera, one holding a garland. On the right, a woman in a saffron sari and a man with a marked forehead stand close by. Overhead, a red and green decorated canopy on wooden poles shades the procession. a person (appearance-based candidate: saffron robe, garlanded and honoured, white beard, red bindi), present in person in the centre of the crowd.2007-08-09December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor procession under a large cream canopy with red and white fringe, with orange and black decorated umbrellas and orange triangular pennants overhead. At center, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a white and orange flower garland, standing among a dense crowd. Surrounding people wear white clothes, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and several have hands pressed together in greeting. A palm-tree backdrop and a metal staff-like ceremonial object appear at the right edge. a person is the central figure in saffron robe with long hair and garland, though appearance is uncertain.2006-12-30