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Outdoor crowd scene with a seated figure in an orange robe and white dhoti, wearing a large red-pink rose garland and long dark hair, raising one hand in blessing toward devotees. Men in white shirts and dhotis kneel and stand close, one man in white with a dark bead mala and pendant leans in with hands folded. A woman in a yellow sari with flowers in her hair stands beside a small child in a green shirt wearing a pendant, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala is nearby. A green mat and bamboo poles lie in the foreground. Behind them a large crowd of mostly men in white clothes stands watching. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a garland, so the appearance-based label applies.

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November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered at a village event. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a thick pink rose garland, with long dark hair, extends his hand in blessing toward a woman in a yellow sari with a green blouse who bows her head while holding a small boy in a checked shirt. Behind them stand devotees in white dhotis and shirts, a man with a rudraksha mala, and a large crowd of onlookers. A green cloth covers the platform and a white cloth-draped seat is visible.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13A large outdoor crowd presses toward a raised seat where a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a heavy pink flower garland sits, extending his right hand toward a woman in a purple blouse and purple shawl who holds a baby wrapped in a yellow blanket. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis crowd close, one wearing a rudraksha mala, another with a pink badge and green ribbon reading volunteer. Bamboo poles, a white draped platform and a loudspeaker frame the scene under green trees. Photo credit overlay reads2006-11-13Outdoor crowd scene with a large gathering of men and women in white and light clothing pressing around a raised platform. A figure seated on the right wears a saffron-orange wrap, long swept-back dark hair and a thick pink flower garland, with a bare shoulder; a bearded man in white beside him rests a hand on the head of a small child in an orange cloth. A young woman in a green blouse and yellow sari with a long braid leans forward holding the child's hand. A man on the left wears a purple-topped white cap and white shirt, and a man in the centre wears a rudraksha mala and white shirt. Bamboo poles and a loudspeaker stand behind the crowd. a person cues on the seated figure: long hair, saffron wrap and flower garland, presented as the seated person receiving devotees. Visible people count is well over twenty.2006-11-13Outdoor crowd scene at a rural gathering on green mats. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a pink floral garland, sits on a white-covered seat and reaches out to rest his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Around him, devotees and onlookers in white shirts, pink and purple saris and checked shirts lean in, including a smiling girl in a pink dress with a gold necklace and a woman in a lavender sari with flower garland. Rose petals are scattered on the green mat and a bamboo pole stands behind.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor darshan scene with a large crowd behind a white-draped barrier. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe, wearing a red and green flower garland, sits on a white-covered seat on green carpet and places his hand on the head of a kneeling young woman in a pink salwar. Beside her an elderly woman in a purple sari with yellow blouse presses her palms together in greeting. A young woman in a pink sari holds a small child in a grey outfit, and men in white shirts and dhotis stand in the background near a tall cylindrical pillar and speakers. Probable Swamiji seated, seen in person, appearing in saffron robes with a garland and long hair.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered at an open-air event. In the right foreground a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a pink and red flower garland sits on a white-draped seat with a green cloth, extending his hand toward devotees. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland, and his role appears to be seated teacher receiving devotees. On the left, a grey-haired elderly woman in a purple sari and yellow blouse raises her palms in greeting, beside younger women in pink saris and a small child. Many men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind a bamboo pole, and loudspeakers are visible at the top.2006-11-13A photograph of a crowd gathered outdoors on a street during a public visit. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl over a red sleeveless top stands centre, smiling and reaching toward the head of a person seen from behind with a dark bun and hair clip. Men in white shirts and dhotis, one in an orange t-shirt with a red circular emblem and rudraksha-style beads, press palms together and look on. A white van stands behind them and onlookers, including a small child in orange, fill the background. Swamiji (probable): the centre figure has long swept-back hair and a saffron shawl, offering blessing.2009-08-03November 13 20062006-11-13