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A crowded indoor evening gathering of mostly men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing orange lanyards with ID badges. At centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe and a golden crown with a peacock feather stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling, draped in a long garland of white, yellow, red and multicolour flowers. Several people in white stand behind and beside him, and a figure in white with palms folded is seen in the lower right foreground. Attendees fill the background. a person candidate is in appearance only: distinctive orange robe, ornate golden crown and flower garland are visible, but the identity cannot be confirmed.

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A photograph of a smiling young man in an orange saffron robe with bare shoulders, wearing a tall golden crown decorated with a peacock feather and carrying a thick garland of white and yellow flowers with pink, red and green accents across his chest. He stands with palms pressed together in a namaskar gesture. Behind him, a crowd of men and women in white ritual clothes with orange lanyards and identity badges claps and smiles under dark draped curtains. A blue and white banner at the upper left reads Dhyanapeetam. The prominent figure matches the page's description of Swamiji (probable), based on the saffron robe, golden crown, garland and bare shoulders, presented as the honoured guest of the celebration.2003-01-01A dimly lit indoor photograph of a seated figure in an orange turban and orange shawl, wearing a thick multicolour garland of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, hands folded in namaskar and face lowered. Around him, devotees in white kurta and dhoti kneel and sit closely; one man on the right leans forward with palms pressed together, another at left holds his hands joined, and a man in the upper left wears an orange shawl and holds a small object to his chin. A man in front-left shows a bare upper body with beaded rudraksha-style necklaces. The figure in the turban has an orange garment and a garland, consistent with a person appearance, with the cues being the orange turban, orange shawl and garland; the person is being honoured in a ritual gathering during a procession-style event.2006-09-24A photograph of a smiling man with a gold beaded headband, white jasmine garland, and bare-shouldered orange-saffron shawl, a red bindi on his forehead, reaching to clasp the outstretched hands of a man in a white shirt. a person: long swept-back hair, gold beaded crown-like headband, saffron shawl and garland, presented as the central figure receiving devotees. Around them, several standing men in white shirts, one with palms pressed together in namaskar and smiling, one wearing glasses with a vibhuti mark, and a man on the right in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. The setting is a plain cream-walled room.2012-05-08 +2 copiesJanuary 08 20102010-01-08 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20072007-02-24A young man in an orange silk robe and a tall gold crown with a peacock feather stands on a red carpet, smiling and clapping his hands. He wears a long multicolour garland of white, red, green and blue flowers and has a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him a gilded throne with white cushions sits beside a floral decoration. A cluster of men and women in white dhotis and kurtas, some with red lanyards and name badges, stand along the carpet clapping and smiling. A banner reads DHYANAPEETAM, and flower petals and a tray of flowers lie on the carpet. The scene suggests a welcome or celebration with the honoured figure receiving applause from attendees.2003-01-01A crowded outdoor festival scene during Brahmotsav Day-6. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears a gold headband, orange saffron robes, and a long garland of white and red flowers, with a gold ceremonial necklace; a gold-coloured ornament hangs at his chest. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shirts and orange-saffron shawls press close. A middle-aged man in a white shirt on the right stands with palms joined in namaste, and another person in white at the far right holds a lanyard badge. A woman in a white sari with an orange shawl stands behind the central figure, and a bare-headed man in orange looks on from the lower left. Wooden poles with a brass-topped support frame the background, with several more devotees and onlookers behind.2007-12-27August 03 20132013-08-03A photograph of a devotional gathering in a plain white-walled hall. A central figure with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on the floor, hands folded in greeting, wearing garlands of marigolds and green leaves. A man in a white shirt with a lanyard bends forward to offer respect at their feet. Another man in white holds a large green leaf garland and a second garland of orange flowers is nearby. Behind them many devotees in white and orange stand and watch. On the right a figure with long hair, a beard, and a peacock-feather fan wears orange and holds a staff. A tall gold pole and orange fabric hang at the top right.2007-12-23Indoor scene in a hall with pillars and string lights at top right. A central figure in an orange saffron wrap and matching orange turban stands smiling, wearing a long multicolour flower garland and a gold necklace with pendant; long dark hair is visible. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shirts and women in white and cream saris stand with hands folded. On the right, a man in white bends low to touch the floor near a stone step. Stainless steel tables sit in the foreground. Appearance-based a person in the orange robe, garland and gold necklace, shown standing among devotees.2007-01-12Photograph of a energy darshan session. A young man in an orange-saffron turban and orange-saffron dress, bare-chested with a white flower garland, stands with his hand raised and palm pressed toward the palm of a kneeling older man in white clothing and a red-and-brown rudraksha mala with his hands folded and eyes closed. Behind them, a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis watch closely, some wearing lanyards with badges. A tambourine and a metal bowl with offerings sit at the left edge, and scattered rice or petals lie on the floor. The a person candidate in orange with turban and garland, appearance-based only, is a person in person.2003-03-16A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of an ornately carved wooden throne draped with white and multicoloured flower garlands. A figure in a bright orange turban, orange robe and a long rainbow-coloured garland with blue and gold pendants stands at the centre with palms pressed together at the face. Several men in white kurtas, some with red neck cords, bow or stand with hands folded beside and in front of him, and a bearded man in white bends forward toward him. Behind them, men in white and khaki clothing stand near a white backdrop decorated with yellow leaf motifs, and a red plastic chair sits at the lower right. a person is the orange-robed figure with turban, garlands and the ornate ceremonial necklace.2003-01-01