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Outdoor photo at a rural gathering beneath a tall bamboo pole decorated with yellow and orange flowers and orange flags on poles. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange cloth over white and a large pink flower garland, sits on a raised platform covered in green mat, with rose petals scattered before him. A woman in a dark green blouse and patterned saree bends forward offering something held in her hands, while others in white shirts and dhotis stand nearby. Behind them a dense crowd fills the grounds with palm trees and hills in the background. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl films the scene from the right. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the platform in orange robes and garland.

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November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor gathering on a green mat platform in front of a large crowd under palm trees, with orange and yellow flags on bamboo poles. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and a thick red-pink flower garland sits on a white-covered seat on the right, with rose petals scattered on the mat. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand around, and a grey-haired man in white kneels and bows his head toward the seated figure's feet. A woman in a yellow sari with a magenta blouse stands nearby, and a tall speaker stands at the back right. Background shows hills and palms.2006-11-13 +1 copiesNovember 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered in front of a raised platform with a green carpet and scattered rose petals. A long-haired man in orange robes and a thick pink-red flower garland sits on a white-covered seat, his right hand resting on the head of a man in a white shirt and beige trousers who bows with palms pressed together. Nearby stand a woman in a yellow saree and a man in white. Behind them a dense audience in white and bright clothes fills the field, with saffron flags on bamboo poles, palm trees and a loudspeaker stack. Probable Swamiji, identified by the long swept-back hair, orange robes and garland. The seated figure is blessing the bowing devotee.2006-11-13A seated figure with long swept-back black hair wears saffron-orange robes and a thick red rose garland, sitting on a white cushioned seat over green carpet strewn with rose petals. He extends his right hand in blessing toward an elderly woman in a pink saree with grey hair, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a large crowd of devotees in white and bright clothes gathers under palm trees, with saffron flags on poles and a black speaker box visible at right.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photo of a large crowd at a public gathering under palm trees. In the right foreground, a long-haired figure in an orange robe and white dhoti sits on a white-draped seat with a red-and-white flower garland around the neck, facing a man in white shirt and white dhoti standing beside a pillar wrapped in gold cloth. Many devotees in white shirts, pink and red saris stand and sit around a green-carpeted platform. Saffron flags flutter on poles and a speaker stands at the right edge. A man in a white shirt presses his hands together in the lower centre, and a musical instrument is visible at lower left.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor event on a raised wooden platform with green carpet and scattered rose petals. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a thick red-and-pink flower garland sits on a seat, smiling and handing an orange cloth to a man in white dhoti and shirt wearing a white-and-red jasmine garland. Seated devotees in white clothes watch and fold hands in namaste; a woman in a red sari sits at lower right. Standing crowd of men in white and women in colourful saris fills the background among palm trees, orange flags and a speaker stack.2006-11-13Outdoor gathering in a palm-lined rural field beneath hills, with a large crowd of villagers in white dhotis, shirts and colourful saris pressing toward a raised green-carpeted platform. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a thick red flower garland sits on a white throne-like seat, a rudraksha-style necklace visible at the chest, with a white-clad attendant beside them. Orange flags flank the stage and loudspeakers stand nearby. Scattered petals lie on the green platform. The dress, garland and saffron robes are appearance-based cues for a person presence in person, seated on the dais and receiving the crowd.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photo at a covered open-air stage with a green mat and white drapery. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and white dhoti sits on a white-draped seat, wearing a large white and red flower garland and smiling. Swamiji (probable) is shown here because of the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and garland, with this person seated in the central honoured position. A man in white shirt and dhoti stands at a microphone stand at the back. A kneeling man in white clothes joins his hands in front of the seated figure. A woman in a yellow and pink saree with gold bangles stands at left with folded hands. Metal plates of flower petals and a tray of offerings lie on the mat, a yellow-and-white garland is at the right, and a gilded framed picture sits beside the stage. Saffron flags and palm trees appear in the background.2006-11-13