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Night photograph of a crowd at an outdoor evening event with a raised stage. On the right, a person in a bright orange turban and orange robe with long curly hair and dark beads sits raising one hand in greeting, appearing to be the presenter toward whom the crowd is turned. a person is shown from this appearance-based cue of an orange turban, long hair and orange robes, with role as a seated presenter receiving greetings. Nearby, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style bead necklace presses his palms together in namaste. Behind them, many men in white shirts and dhotis, some in orange, stand among scaffolding and a speaker, with a white cloth and orange draping on the stage edge.

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Outdoor evening event with a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, shirts and sarees. In the right foreground, a smiling figure in an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and long swept-back hair with a rudraksha mala sits on a raised seat and reaches out to touch the head of a man in a white shirt. a person; the orange turban, long hair and rudraksha beads are the qualifying cues. Devotees in white stand close around, some with hands raised in blessing, and a white-draped chair or cushion rests beside the seat.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09Night outdoor event with a crowd of people in white and orange clothing standing across a field lit by floodlights, with orange flags along the left. In the foreground, a man in white shirt with folded hands and a man in white shirt with a red shawl walk through the crowd. On a raised stage at right, a figure in orange robe and orange turban with long curly hair and a beaded necklace sits on a golden seat, reaching out a hand toward devotees. Behind him, a man in orange robe with glasses and orange headwear stands near black speaker cabinets. A probable Swamiji is seated on the stage in orange robes and turban with long hair and necklace, and the other figures are devotees and attendants.2010-01-09Outdoor evening gathering with a crowd of men in white and yellow shirts behind a seated figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless garment with long, loose dark hair. The seated figure, who has a person appearance with long swept-back hair, orange turban and orange robes, extends both hands in blessing over the bowed head of a young man in a white shirt. Beside him a young attendant in orange stands. A woman in white with a rudraksha-style necklace and a girl with a flower in her hair watch at left. Plastic chairs, a white cooler and a red cloth are visible in the background.2008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10Outdoor evening gathering at night under floodlights, with a crowd of devotees in white clothes and orange-robed attendants. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in an orange robe and orange turban seated on a cushioned throne-like seat extends a hand to rest on the head of a kneeling man in white. Behind the seated figure, a second man in an orange robe, orange turban, beaded necklace and vibhuti marks stands on a raised platform beside speakers. A man in white with a red shawl and a mala stands nearby.2010-01-09Night photo of a crowd gathered closely around a seated figure in saffron. The central figure in the right foreground wears a saffron-orange turban and a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala, extending one arm toward the crowd. Beside them, a man in a white shirt with a dark rudraksha-style necklace leans in, while devotees in white and checked shirts crowd around, some looking on attentively and a young girl at the left edge. The figure's long hair is visible and the setting appears to be an outdoor gathering at night.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09A photograph of a crowded satsang hall with a seated figure on a white-covered stage at right, wearing an orange turban, a red sleeveless top and orange cloth wrapped around the lower body, with one hand raised toward the audience. Around the stage, many devotees in white shirts and mundus, some with orange shawls, sit on white plastic chairs and kneel close to the stage with hands folded or extended. A man in a pink shirt and a man in a plaid shirt stand near the stage, and white tablecloths and a plastic bag lie among the chairs. The mood is a lively darshan with people reaching toward the speaker.2008-10-15A large indoor satsang gathering in Karaikudi, with many seated and standing men in white shirts and dhotis and orange shawls. In the foreground, a figure in a flowing orange robe and a vivid red sleeveless top sits on a white-draped platform, leaning forward to talk with a seated man in a white shirt who holds a small card. The seated figure wears an orange turban and long dark hair swept back, with rudraksha-style beads; the appearance is a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate, though the face is not visible for confirmation. Other devotees in white and orange crowd the space, with white-covered tables and plastic chairs at the back. Visible workers in white shirts with lanyards stand near the tables, and a man in a saffron shawl sits at the far right.2008-10-15Night photograph of an outdoor evening event with bright floodlights and a crowd of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis seated on chairs and the ground. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange turban, orange saffron wrap and gold armlets, and leans toward a man in the crowd who holds out a hand. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala looks on. Yellow, red and green flower garlands drape a pillar on the right, and a green and white stage edge is visible behind the crowd. Probable Swamiji (long swept hair, orange turban and saffron wrap with gold armlets) is present, interacting with devotees.2011-12-20Night outdoor event photo with a bright stage light at top. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits on a white-covered seat, extending one hand toward a man in white. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand around, including a man in white with a rudraksha mala at center and a balding older man in white seated in the foreground. Staff in white shirts with lanyards stand at left, and a crowd gathers behind a railing under floodlights. The orange-clad figure has long swept-back hair and ornate attire, a probable match for the a person cues described on the page, though the appearance is only partly clear.2008-05-09