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Outdoor roadside crowd on a dusty road with palm trees and a hill behind. A uniformed police officer in khaki with a light-blue cap stands at left. A man in white kurta and white dhoti holds a steel plate of flower petals and garlands at the centre, surrounded by devotees in white and a woman in an orange top, many with folded hands. A parked white car and trees are in the background, and a logo appears in the upper left corner.

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A crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis gathers on a roadside, many wearing rudraksha malas. In the centre, a woman in a cream sari with a coloured border holds a silver tray of oranges, pink flower petals and a garland of white flowers, while a man in white reaches toward her. Saffron flags are raised above the crowd, a palm tree and mountain stand behind, and a uniformed police officer is visible at right. No single figure in saffron or with the distinctive a person cues is clearly present.2009-02-15February 15 20092009-02-15August 03 20092009-08-03Crowded outdoor procession at a ratha yatra with devotees in orange and white clothing. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead holds up an orange flag on a pole. Beside him a long-haired young man wears an orange garment and a white garland with red and yellow flowers, and a police officer in a dark uniform and cap stands in the foreground. Several women in saris and jewellery, some with red bindis, and a white-haired man in orange cloth wiping his face are also visible.2009-02-02August 08 20092009-08-08November 25 20092009-11-25A dense outdoor crowd presses along a tree-lined road in what appears to be a procession or welcome. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with a matching orange garland and long dark hair stands out above the crowd, with hands raised and a smiling expression. Around him, many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with yellow shawls and orange cloth, reach toward him and clap or wave. Several bald and white-clad attendants move nearby. Behind the crowd, large banners with portraits and printed Tamil text hang from poles and a small pale structure is visible. Some people wear vibhuti and red tilak marks. The central figure has long dark hair, orange robes and a garland, which is a probable Swamiji appearance cue.2010-12-29Outdoor photograph of a crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many raising hands and palms together in greeting. In the foreground a man in white holds a tray of white flowers and pink petals. On the right, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl over a garment, with a gold-toned ceremonial necklace and a flower in the hair, smiling and holding hands in a gesture of greeting. Behind them are thatched-roof structures, a tiled roof and a parked white van under trees.2009-08-11An outdoor gathering of a large crowd, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, pressing toward a raised green-carpeted platform. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a thick pink-and-red flower garland, and holds a small object in one hand. A man in a white shirt wearing a white and red flower garland stands before the seated figure, while devotees in front scatter flower petals on the green mat. A woman in a teal blouse stands at left, and bamboo poles and palm trees frame the scene.2006-11-13Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered around a man in a white shirt with a small badge, who stands at the centre bending slightly forward and clasping hands with someone. Behind him a man in an orange robe with a long white and red flower garland and a cream-coloured turban-style head wrap stands among devotees. Many women wear white saris with gold borders, some with orange or yellow shawls, and several people wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Spectators in white and orange clothing fill the courtyard; the foreground shows people's dark heads from behind. A white building with blue doors and palm trees stand in the background.2008-12-27December 23 20082008-12-23A dense crowd of men and women surrounds a figure on the right who wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robe, and a white and red flower garland. Many hands reach toward this figure, some pressing palms together in greeting. Most men wear white shirts and dhotis; others wear checked or pastel shirts. A woman in a pink sari and a child in light clothing appear nearby. Behind them stand parked white and silver cars, trees, and a low concrete wall under a bright sky. The scene appears to be an outdoor public gathering with devotees seeking blessings. a person: the orange-turbaned figure in saffron robes and garland, shown in person, fits the presentation cues.2004-10-03