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Evening scene under a decorated tent with orange and yellow bunting. A man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a red-cushioned metal chair with a white cloth on his lap, smiling and extending his hand toward a crouching man in a red-and-white checked shirt who bows at his feet. Around them a large crowd of mostly white-clad men fills the space; two men in white shirts and white dhotis wear rudraksha malas and small name badges, with hands joined in greeting. A podium with a microphone stands at the left edge. The figure in orange has long hair and distinctive orange robes; this appearance is consistent with the page's Swamiji (probable) label, which is a soft presentation cue rather than confirmed identity.

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Night gathering under a tent with orange and yellow banners overhead and a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis. A figure in saffron/orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned chair with white pillows, leaning forward and smiling as he places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with palms pressed together. Another man in a striped shirt stands beside him. Several devotees wear rudraksha malas and name badges. A microphone stand and podium stand in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair under the orange turban and wears orange robes, consistent with the page's Tiruvannamalai birthstar event; this is an appearance-based label only.2007-01-12Photograph at night of an outdoor tent gathering. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned metal chair draped with a white cloth, one hand extended toward the crowd. Dense crowds of men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing garlands, press forward; several have hands folded in namaskar. A man in a light blue plaid shirt stands in the foreground. Behind, a microphone stands at a white podium, and orange and yellow floral banners hang from tent poles. A light fixture illuminates the scene.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12Night-time photograph inside a large open tent decorated with orange and blue striped hanging panels and a dark canopy. A figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on a red-cushioned metal chair at left, smiling, with an arm extended toward the crowd. Around him a dense crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with red and white sashes, stands and kneels; one older man in a striped shirt and another white-clad man bend low near his feet, apparently offering reverence. Bright floodlights and a microphone stand appear at the top left. a person (orange robe, turban, long hair, seated in a place of honour) on a chair, with devotees around him; the setting suggests a public satsang or darshan event.2007-01-12Evening outdoor event under a large dark tent with decorative hanging panels in blue, orange and red. A man with long dark hair and an orange turban and orange robe sits on a red-cushioned chair on a red carpet, smiling, with his hand raised toward the head of a man in a white shirt who stands before him with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind, a large crowd of men in white shirts and women in saffron and sari attire stands close together, with a white-clad person and a cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera at right. Flower decorations line the platform edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange turban and orange robe with long hair, sitting on the raised chair, giving blessings to a devotee.2007-01-12A large crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis fills a tented hall, many with lanyards. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned chair with bare feet on a white cloth, reaching out to bless a young girl in a red skirt. A boy bends forward holding a rudraksha-style mala, and a bearded man leans in, while a microphone stands at the upper left beside striped orange and white banners.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12A photograph of an outdoor event under a large tent with yellow and orange banners and hanging lights. A man in an orange saffron robe and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned chair on a raised platform, extending his hand to touch the head of a young boy in white. He has long dark hair and a smiling expression. Behind him a microphone stands on a stand. Around him a large crowd of men and boys in white shirts and dhotis fills the tent; some wear rudraksha malas and name badges. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure with long hair and orange turban is a seated spiritual leader giving blessings to devotees.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12Evening outdoor event under a decorated tent with tinsel and paper streamers. A man in an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned metal chair, his bare foot raised. A devotee in a white shirt kneels in front of him with folded hands, touching his head to the foot. Other men stand at left, and a seated assistant in white and orange at right holds a small object. A framed portrait of a man in orange hangs at the right background, and a water bottle sits on the red mat.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12