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Outdoor 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.

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November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor 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 20062006-11-13A 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 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.2006-11-13Outdoor 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 large crowd of villagers gathered before a raised green-carpeted dais under palm trees. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a thick pink flower garland, sits on a white-draped throne-like seat with rose petals scattered on the carpet. The figure is pointing toward the crowd, and a person in white stands beside the dais. Devotees in white shirts, saffron-trimmed garments, sarees in yellow, orange and pink, and children press forward to reach the platform, while a woman holds a small child. Loudspeakers, a banner and a palm grove form the setting. a person is seated on the dais, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a pink garland as the seated devotee-facing figure, receiving darshan.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered around a raised white-draped platform on green mats. A figure in saffron/orange robes with long dark hair and a red-pink flower garland sits on the white seat, extending one hand toward a young boy in a checked shirt who stands with palms pressed together. Beside them an older woman in a yellow sari with a red border stands among devotees in white clothes. Behind the platform are speaker boxes, orange flags, palm trees and a small building. Scattered flower petals lie on the green cloth.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor gathering with a crowd of many people behind a wooden platform. A seated figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a large pink and red flower garland with green foliage, and a rudraksha-style garland is not visible. He is receiving a blessing as an elderly woman in a white sari with a grey bun kneels and bows her head toward him while another hand rests on her head. Nearby a woman in a pink sari with a gold necklace stands, and men in white shirts and dhotis stand in the background. A green cloth covers the ground in front of the platform, and a wooden pillar and bamboo structure frame the scene. A loudspeaker appears at the top. This appears to be a blessing moment; the seated figure is a probable Swamiji based on the long hair, saffron robe and floral garland.2006-11-13