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A photograph of an outdoor gathering in a palm-lined rural setting. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a pink flower garland and a red tilak mark, sits on a white-draped seat on a green-carpeted raised platform, smiling and gesturing with his hand. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands near a tall wooden pole, and another man in a white shirt crouches at the platform edge. A large crowd of men and women, many in white and pastel clothes, stands behind a wooden barricade. Orange flags flutter on a bamboo pole, and a speaker sits at the back. Palm trees and a small building are visible in the background.

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November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor gathering at a rural open-air setting with palm trees and a crowd of many people in white and pastel clothing. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a thick pink flower garland and a dark rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a white-draped throne-like seat on a green cloth. He extends one hand toward an elderly bare-chested man with white hair and beard who presses his palms together in greeting, while a young girl in a white uniform sits in front. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand nearby, and a black loudspeaker and orange flags are visible in the background. Scattered flower petals lie on the green cloth.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor gathering in a rural setting with palm trees and a hillside behind, where a large crowd of mostly men and women in white and light clothing stands in front of a raised platform. On the right, a seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a large pink flower garland and a dark shawl, and holds one hand raised in a blessing gesture; the appearance cues (long hair, saffron clothing, garland) are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated on a white-draped throne-like seat with a green cloth. A man in an orange shirt in the foreground presses his palms together, and a man in white stands at the platform edge. Saffron flags on bamboo poles and a speaker box are visible, with a small building among the palms.2006-11-13Outdoor gathering on a green-carpeted stage in a palm-fringed field with a mountain behind. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a pink flower garland sits on a white-draped throne-style seat, one hand raised toward a kneeling young man in a checked shirt who bows with his hands clasped. A man in white dhoti and shirt and a man in an orange shirt stand nearby, and a woman in white sari with a white shawl stands behind the throne. Saffron flags flank the stage, large speakers sit on either side, and a dense crowd of white-clad and colourful-clad people fills the background. Rose petals are scattered on the carpet and a bowl of petals sits at the lower right. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron robes, a person cue, though the image is only partly clear.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd of men and some women in white and light clothing gathered on a green mat. Centre right, a long-haired man in an orange robe and white dhoti sits cross-legged, wearing a large red and pink flower garland, smiling and holding out his hands. Before him, a young man in a white shirt and a white jasmine garland bows low, touching his head near the flower-strewn green mat. Scattered red and pink petals cover the ground. Bamboo poles and a rope barrier frame the left side, and a white-clad figure stands at the top right. a person, identified by long swept-back hair, orange robe and garlands, seated and receiving devotees.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large open-air gathering at a rural site with palm trees and hills behind. A seated figure on a green-covered platform wears an orange robe with white underclothing and a red flower garland; a white cushion stands behind the seat. The figure has long dark hair and appears to be a person; a devotee in a white shirt bends forward with his head bowed near the platform's edge. Nearby, an older man in white stands at a wooden barrier and a crowd of men and women in white, checked and pink clothing fills the field. Orange flags on poles and a tall cylindrical pillar rise behind the platform, with a speaker box visible at the right edge.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd at an open-air event. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long red-and-pink flower garland sits on a white-draped dais with a green cloth, raising one hand in blessing while another person in a white shirt and white dhoti bends low to touch his feet. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, and a woman in a striped shawl and pink sari with a folded paper stands beside a tall wooden pillar. Crowds of devotees in white and bright clothing fill the background, with rose petals scattered on the green cloth.2006-11-13Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered at a rural event. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak on the forehead and a thick pink-red flower garland sits on a white-draped raised platform with a green mat, extending one hand to bless a kneeling man. The kneeling man wears white clothes with an orange-bordered shawl, hands joined in namaskar, head bowed, with a red thread on his head. Surrounding people wear white shirts and dhotis, with some women in green and blue saris. Rose petals lie on the mat, bamboo poles and a large speaker are visible behind the crowd.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered around a raised green-covered platform with a white cushioned seat. A man seated on the throne wears an orange-saffron robe with a white dhoti and a long red-and-green flower garland; he appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and garland, with his hands resting on the platform. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis and women in colourful saris press forward; a grey-haired woman in a purple sari and yellow blouse joins her hands in namaskar, and a young child is held by a woman in pink. Behind them are tall palms, saffron flags on poles, a tall bamboo pole and loudspeakers.2006-11-13Outdoor 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.2006-11-13