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A 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.

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A 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 in white dhotis and shirts presses around a central figure seated under a red umbrella held by a shaved-headed attendant in white and orange. The seated figure wears orange robes and a garland of flowers, with a red-and-white floral garland hanging above. Several shaved-headed men in saffron and orange cloth stand nearby, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Women in saris and flower-adorned hair are among those reaching forward. Flowers are scattered on the white canopy and a white sheet is draped behind. The scene appears to be a ritual darshan with close-packed devotees.2011-05-17A dense crowd surrounds a central figure seated on a white-draped platform under a red umbrella held by a bare-chested man in white dhoti. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron cloth over the shoulders and a garland, with a long-haired attendant in white beside him. Many devotees in white shirts and dhotis press forward, and women wear white saris and jasmine flowers. Red rose petals scatter in the air, a red floral garland hangs on the white backdrop, a vehicle and a blue flag appear behind, and a multicoloured striped canopy covers the top. A small child laughs at the lower left.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.2011-05-17A crowded outdoor darshan under a white canopy with purple and multicolored drapes. A bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a red umbrella overhead. In the centre, a woman in an orange garment with a white floral garland sits on a white cloth, and a bald bare-chested man in an orange cloth and beaded necklace stands nearby with his hands raised. Around them, many devotees in white clothes press forward, several with folded hands, and older women with grey hair and white saris are visible. Red roses and petals are scattered in the air, and a red floral garland hangs on the left.2011-05-17A 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.2011-05-17A large outdoor crowd gathers beneath a canopy of red and maroon cloth with multicoloured bunting strung along its edge. At centre, a young man in a bright orange-saffron robe with a matching saffron turban and a white flower garland stands among devotees, smiling, while people around him press hands together in anjali. Men in white shirts and dhotis, women in saffron and sari, and children surround him. Tall bamboo poles hold the canopy, and trees and a parked vehicle appear beyond. A staff member near the rear holds a green object aloft.2008-07-27A crowded indoor room with cream walls and red curtains where devotees gather around a man in white clothes wearing a long white and red flower garland. Several women in saris, including one in pink and purple and one in red, reach out to touch him while a woman in front holds up red fruit. On the right, a monastic figure in an orange-red robe and beaded jewellery holds apples, and a shaved-headed monk stands at the edge. A framed picture hangs on the wall behind the crowd.2014-07-02 +1 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron and orange robes, wearing a tall orange turban, a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles, sits at the right receiving a crowd in a plain room with yellow walls and red curtains. Devotees press close: a woman in a pink sari with a gold necklace, a woman in a red blouse with a white jasmine garland, and men in white shirts and dhotis. A devotee bends forward with hands raised and another stands with palms together. A man in a white shirt holds fruit near the seated figure's hand. A framed saffron-robed portrait hangs on the wall at upper right. The seated figure's appearance with turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments is consistent with a person, with the page noting the event; identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2014-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional reception inside a small room with white walls. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-red cloth and multiple rudraksha malas, sits smiling while a gold armlet is visible on his arm; he appears to be the honoured figure seated before the crowd. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron-orange clothing, though the appearance is only partly visible. A young man in a white dhoti and shirt wearing a rudraksha mala and a garland of white and red flowers bends forward with hands folded. A woman in a white sari with a garland and bangles stands beside him. Behind them, saffron-clad young men with shaved heads and tilak marks, a man photographing with a camera, a boy in a green shirt, and other onlookers crowd the room. Small red petals and a cardboard box of fruit sit on the floor.2014-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a crowded indoor room where devotees in white clothes press their palms together and kneel around a seated figure in a bare-chested orange robe with a red turban, rudraksha beads and ornate gold armband. The seated figure, facing the group, is receiving devotees; a woman in a red blouse with white flower garland stands near the front, and a man in glasses bows with folded hands. Other standing devotees, some in orange, line the back wall beside a window with red curtains. The turbaned, bead-adorned figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identifiable by the turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold adornments, though the image is not conclusive.2014-07-02 +1 copies