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Night outdoor event lit by a string of warm yellow bulbs, with a large crowd behind. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with a yellow tilak on his forehead stands before a bald young man wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, who looks toward a figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange headwrap and beaded necklaces on the right. That figure, smiling, extends a hand toward the young man's shoulder and holds a small card, while a gold-embellished offering item rests beside. Other white-clad devotees, including a bald man on the left wearing a rudraksha mala, stand nearby, and a woman in the lower left is partly visible.

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Night outdoor photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with gold trim, adorned with red-and-gold bangles and a gold ornament at the lap, smiling and extending a folded white paper toward an older man in a cream shirt who leans forward with hands held together. Beside him a shaven-headed man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala gestures in attendance. Blurred devotees in white and checked shirts fill the background under a string of round lights.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Night-time crowd scene at an outdoor evening event, with strings of lights overhead. In the foreground, a figure in a bright orange robe, orange headwrap with beaded trim, gold armband and red bangles stands with an arm extended toward a group of devotees. Two smiling men in white shirts, one wearing a rudraksha mala and a name badge, reach forward and hold up papers. A shaven-headed man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a green sari stand nearby. Behind them, a large crowd in white clothes watches, and a monitor shows the proceedings. The orange-robed figure is shown from behind and in profile, so the identity is uncertain.2011-11-10Outdoor night event lit by floodlights, with a large crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis seated on chairs and mats. In the foreground, a figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange turban, orange garment and gold-coloured arm bands and bead bracelets, seated on an ornate throne-like chair with flower garlands at right. Facing him, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak gestures while speaking. An older man in white stands behind them. The green and white carpet and banners suggest a public programme; the orange-clad central figure matches the page's a person cues. Garlands of yellow, pink and red flowers are visible.2011-12-20Night outdoor gathering with a crowd of men and women, many in white shirts and dhotis. In the foreground a bald man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala gestures toward a seated figure at right. That seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange shawl, adorned with gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, seated on a gold-edged throne draped in red fabric beside a garland-decorated pillar with marigold and rose garlands. Strings of lights and a small stage stand behind the crowd. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron turban and shawl with gold ornaments is the presiding presence on the throne, appearing in person. Visible cues include the turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold adornments.2011-11-10Night outdoor gathering with a large crowd of devotees in white and light clothing, lit by a string of round bulbs overhead. In the right foreground a man with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, wearing a saffron-orange shawl and gold bangles, smiles and extends his hand in blessing toward the head of a seated devotee. Other devotees, including a bald man in orange, sit close by. a person is seated in the foreground, his distinctive hair, saffron robe and ceremonial jewellery visible, while the crowd forms the background.2011-11-10Night outdoor event with a crowd behind a barricade under string lights. A seated figure on a gold-ornamented throne, wearing an orange turban, orange garment and bare back, with long curly hair and bracelets, receives visitors. A man in a white shirt bends forward offering folded money or papers. Nearby, a bald man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a saffron-robed man stand to the side, with devotees in white and a woman in a blue top in the foreground. A red and gold garlanded backdrop and a small screen showing another view are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange turban, orange garment and long curly hair on the ornate throne, with a rich floral garland at the side.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10December 20 20112011-12-20November 10 20112011-11-10Night outdoor ceremony under a white canopy trimmed with yellow fringe. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and gold bangles sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, one arm extended toward devotees, with a red cushion and flower garlands nearby. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange and gold ornaments kneels or sits, and white-clad devotees in white shirts and dhotis crowd close, one bending low and another holding a rudraksha mala. A Tamil banner behind reads partly in view. The seated figure's appearance shows some ceremonial cues such as orange clothing and ornate adornments, but identity is uncertain.2011-12-08