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Outdoor gathering in a palm-tree setting with a large crowd behind a white cloth barrier. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a large red-and-pink flower garland, sits on a green-covered raised seat, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Two men in white shirts bend forward in prostration in front of the seat, and a man in white with a mala necklace sits beside it, while a woman in an orange sari and a small child stand nearby. Scattered flower petals lie on the green cloth and a tray of flowers sits at right. Orange flags appear in the background.

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Outdoor gathering at a rural open-air setting with palm trees and a crowd of many people in white and pastel clothing. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a thick pink flower garland and a dark rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a white-draped throne-like seat on a green cloth. He extends one hand toward an elderly bare-chested man with white hair and beard who presses his palms together in greeting, while a young girl in a white uniform sits in front. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand nearby, and a black loudspeaker and orange flags are visible in the background. Scattered flower petals lie on the green cloth.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd at an open-air event. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long red-and-pink flower garland sits on a white-draped dais with a green cloth, raising one hand in blessing while another person in a white shirt and white dhoti bends low to touch his feet. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, and a woman in a striped shawl and pink sari with a folded paper stands beside a tall wooden pillar. Crowds of devotees in white and bright clothing fill the background, with rose petals scattered on the green cloth.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor gathering of a large crowd in white and bright clothes around a raised platform covered with green cloth and scattered flower petals. A man seated on a white-draped seat wears an orange garment and a red-pink flower garland, with long swept-back hair and a red mark on his forehead; the appearance cues of distinctive hair, saffron clothing and garland are present, so this is a probable Swamiji. Men in white dhotis and shirts kneel before him with flowers and a plate of petals, a man in white bends forward to touch his feet, and a woman in a red and orange sari stands nearby. Palm trees and a thatched hut appear in the background, with speakers on poles at the edge.2006-11-13A photograph of an outdoor gathering in a palm-lined rural setting. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a pink flower garland and a red tilak mark, sits on a white-draped seat on a green-carpeted raised platform, smiling and gesturing with his hand. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands near a tall wooden pole, and another man in a white shirt crouches at the platform edge. A large crowd of men and women, many in white and pastel clothes, stands behind a wooden barricade. Orange flags flutter on a bamboo pole, and a speaker sits at the back. Palm trees and a small building are visible in the background.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photo of an event at a rural palm-grove site with a crowd of devotees standing and seated under open sky. A central figure seated on a green-covered raised platform wears an orange robe and a long green leaf garland, with hair swept back, and reaches out to touch the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari with red border. Scattered rose petals lie on the green cloth. An elderly man in white clothes with a white moustache stands with hands folded, and a man in a white shirt stands behind him. A tall wooden post and white cloth draping frame the platform, and loudspeakers are visible.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered at a rural open-air event with palm trees behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a large pink flower garland, with long dark hair, sits on a white-draped seat, extending a hand toward a tall wooden post or pillar draped in green cloth. Nearby, women in pink sarees and men in white shirts and dhotis stand and kneel among the crowd, with loudspeakers and orange flags visible in the background. a person appears to be the saffron-clad seated figure, appearing as a presiding guest at the inauguration.2006-11-13Outdoor ceremony on a raised green-carpeted platform under palm trees, with a large crowd of villagers standing and gathering around. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long dark swept-back hair wears a green leaf garland and sits on a white-draped seat, receiving a devotee who bows low and touches the platform. A standing man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right. Several people in white and colourful saris are nearby, a woman in a blue top bends forward with hands extended, and a tall wooden pole and speakers stand behind. Rose petals scatter the green cloth. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a saffron robe and a leaf garland, consistent with the page's identification, so the appearance-based label applies.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd of men and some women in white and light clothing gathered on a green mat. Centre right, a long-haired man in an orange robe and white dhoti sits cross-legged, wearing a large red and pink flower garland, smiling and holding out his hands. Before him, a young man in a white shirt and a white jasmine garland bows low, touching his head near the flower-strewn green mat. Scattered red and pink petals cover the ground. Bamboo poles and a rope barrier frame the left side, and a white-clad figure stands at the top right. a person, identified by long swept-back hair, orange robe and garlands, seated and receiving devotees.2006-11-13