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A photograph of an outdoor gathering on stone steps by a river, with many seated devotees. A central seated figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat, hands resting in front, with a small brass kalasha-like vessel in front. A standing man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala holds a tall pole with a red and orange decorated banner-shaped flag. Around them devotees in white, pink, teal and maroon sit close, some with bags and bottles nearby, and a woman in a purple shawl stands at left. a person cues are the long swept hair and saffron robe, matching the page's satsang setting. Bottom-right overlay reads a copyright notice.

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May 22 20062006-05-22May 22 20062006-05-22Outdoor riverside gathering on stone ghats with a crowd of devotees seated on the steps. In the centre, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha-style beads match the candidate cues. Beside him, a standing man in white kurta with a long rudraksha mala holds a tall wooden staff. Around them, devotees in white, maroon and purple clothing sit with bags and water bottles. A brass kalasha/vessel and an orange cloth lie in the foreground.2006-05-22Outdoor riverside ritual gathering with a crowd seated on the ground in front of a stone-walled building and multi-storey house. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a raised golden-yellow draped seat, with a golden kalasha-like vessel and offerings on a wooden platform before them. A man in white holds a large multicoloured umbrella overhead, and several people in white and sandals stand on the steps. Many participants wear white kurtas, saffron and pastel saris and rudraksha malas. The scene suggests a puja or satsang beside a river.2006-05-22A photograph of an outdoor gathering on stone steps by a river, with a large crowd seated around a central figure. The central man wears a saffron-orange robe, has long dark hair, and sits cross-legged on a patterned cushion or seat with his hands resting in his lap. Behind him a man in white clothes and rudraksha beads holds a tall pole with a red, yellow and green striped ceremonial banner with tassels. Around them devotees sit closely on the steps, some in white, saffron, pink and light blue clothes; a woman in a sari sits near the left edge and others wear white shirts with beaded necklaces. Cardboard boxes and luggage are scattered on the steps. A central figure matches a person appearance cues (long hair, saffron robe) though identity is uncertain, and this matches the yatra context of the page. Approximately 40 people are visible.2006-05-22May 22 20062006-05-22Outdoor riverside ceremony on the banks of a river with rocky shore and wooded hills behind. A man with long dark hair in a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged on a raised cushioned seat draped in orange and gold cloth, while a standing man in white garments and rudraksha beads holds a multicoloured embroidered parasol above him. Before him is a wooden box with a brass vessel on top and small offering dishes. Seated devotees in white, orange, pink and green clothing, many wearing rudraksha malas, sit on the ground in rows facing him. Multi-storey white building with balconies stands in the background. Looks like a satsang or puja by the river.2006-05-22Outdoor photo of a large seated crowd on stone steps by a riverbank. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulders and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, seated and speaking to the group. Around him, devotees sit in white kurtas, orange and pink saris, and a grey cap. A man in white stands on the steps behind, and a camera is set up near the speaker. Stone retaining walls and white buildings form the backdrop. Someone shirtless stands at left. a person appearance is a probable match based on the orange cloth, long hair and beaded necklace, but the figure is distant and not clearly identifiable.2004-06-15May 22 20062006-05-22A photograph of an outdoor gathering on a riverside stone terrace. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a black waist sash, sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat. Around him seated devotees meditate with eyes closed: a woman in a maroon top with rudraksha beads, a man in glasses and white, a woman in a purple shawl with a gold pendant. A standing attendant in white clothes holds a long wooden staff at the right edge. Bags and water bottles lie on the stone steps behind.2006-05-22May 24 20062006-05-24Outdoor evening satsang on a rooftop terrace with mountains behind. A man with long dark swept-back hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange shawl, sits cross-legged on a leopard-print cushioned seat speaking into a microphone on a stand, his hands gesturing. Around him on striped mats sit many devotees in orange and saffron robes and white clothes, one man in an orange shirt with a rudraksha mala, and several women in orange shawls. A trident stands behind him and a canopy with red fringe and an ornate kalasha-style umbrella frame the scene. A blue and red banner is hung behind the speaker. Swamiji (probable) is the speaker, identified by long swept-back hair, bare upper body, orange shawl and the seated discourse position. Roughly thirty people are visible.2006-05-31