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A dense outdoor crowd gathers beneath a white cloth canopy and a red decorated umbrella, with white flags and a colourful striped awning overhead. Near the centre, a bald man in a saffron-orange garment with a red-and-white cloth and a red-beaded necklace stands among the people, and a shaven-headed man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands at the left edge. Many devotees in white shirts and dhotis, women in saris and flowers in their hair, and cameramen with equipment press close. A red-and-white floral wreath hangs on the canopy and rose petals lie on the cloth. The crowd fills the frame, with a parked white vehicle and a street visible behind.

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A dense crowd gathers under a white canopy with a striped multicolour awning and garlands of marigolds and red flowers hanging on the side. A shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a red-and-white border and bare upper body stands at centre, with a bare-chested man in white and orange at left. Surrounding them are many devotees in white shirts and saris, including women with flowers in their hair and a small child, while a blue truck and white flags appear in the background.2011-05-17A dense outdoor crowd presses along a tree-lined road in what appears to be a procession or welcome. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with a matching orange garland and long dark hair stands out above the crowd, with hands raised and a smiling expression. Around him, many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with yellow shawls and orange cloth, reach toward him and clap or wave. Several bald and white-clad attendants move nearby. Behind the crowd, large banners with portraits and printed Tamil text hang from poles and a small pale structure is visible. Some people wear vibhuti and red tilak marks. The central figure has long dark hair, orange robes and a garland, which is a probable Swamiji appearance cue.2010-12-29January 21 20092009-01-21Outdoor procession crowd beneath red and orange ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringe, held up on poles. A woman in an orange sari with a garland of pink flowers and a wide smile raises her hand toward the crowd. Around her, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, a man with a bare upper body wearing a sacred thread and beaded necklace, and a woman in a yellow and orange sari with a long braid and jasmine flower stand close together. A man in white with a yellow shawl is seen from behind at right. Printed posters and flags with portrait images appear in the background, along with saffron flags and a painted yellow emblem on a flag.2009-01-21August 03 20092009-08-03A crowded outdoor public darshan under a white tent with a red umbrella held overhead by a bare-chested man in white dhoti. A central seated figure in orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style necklace and bare shaved head sits on a white cushioned seat, with a seated woman in a white and orange garland-adorned sari beside them. Around them, many devotees in white dhotis and shirts press forward, some holding hands raised; a woman in a pink sari and a small child in yellow are visible. Red flower garlands and scattered petals decorate the tent, and a white cooler and parked white vehicles sit behind the crowd.2011-05-17A dense crowd of devotees surrounds a figure in an orange saffron garment with a red border, wearing a long garland of white flowers, pink blooms and yellow fruit-like beads, with a flower tucked in the hair. Many people wear white ritual clothes and rudraksha malas; some men wear yellow shawls and others carry tall wooden staffs with white flags and red-tasselled decorations overhead. A woman in a white sari and a man in a white shirt press forward, and devotees raise hands, creating a procession atmosphere typical of a yatra.2009-01-21A crowded outdoor photograph of a canopied devotional gathering beneath a white cloth tent with a red umbrella and scattered flower petals. At centre, a man with long hair wears an orange cloth and a large white and orange garland of flowers, standing among devotees. Around him, a bald man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads and a gold chain stands beside a bare-chested man in a white dhoti holding the red umbrella. Devotees in white shirts, a woman in a pink sari and a woman with a red bindi and gold necklace press close, some with hands folded in namaskar. Partially visible people fill the frame at the edges, mostly in white and pastel clothing.2011-05-17A 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.2011-05-17Crowded outdoor gathering under a canopy of tarpaulin and trees. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and a white jasmine and pink flower garland, seated on a patterned mat. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, women in white saris with orange borders, and a woman in a purple shawl bend forward. A woman in white sari arranges pink flower petals and garlands on a white cloth. Onlookers in the background include a uniformed police officer and a man in a checked shirt. The scene suggests a welcoming or blessing ceremony with flower offerings.2006-09-23November 22 20102010-11-22Outdoor street crowd beneath a red and multicolored striped canopy with scalloped edges. Many people in white clothing fill the scene; a bald man in white dhoti with gold border stands at left holding a camera, and a man in white shirt and dark trousers at centre-right holds a microphone. Several people wave white flags with blue emblems, and women in saris and bindis stand among them. Shops, a van and palm trees line the street behind.2011-05-17