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A crowd gathers before a stage backdrop printed with a large black-and-white smiling portrait of a woman with a dark bindi. A central figure stands on a white dais wearing a bright saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha-style bead mala, smiling. Around the dais, people in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in a maroon sari with gold jewellery, and a woman in orange and cream attire stand close. A saffron-robed attendant stands at left, and a white ceiling fan and metallic tinsel hang above. Devotees fill the foreground.

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July 28 20082008-07-28A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and an orange turban sits on a white throne-like seat in front of a large black-and-white backdrop of a smiling woman's face on an orange banner. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and a saffron shawl, with eyeglasses. Beside and behind the throne, a man in an orange robe stands on the right, and a second attendant in orange stands at the left edge. A crowd of devotees in white shirts and white or orange saris stands close in front, several with hands folded or pressed together in greeting, and a woman in a white sari with orange border holds an offering. White pedestal fans stand at the edges. Appearance-based cues on the seated figure (turban, saffron robe, rudraksha mala) match the event page's a person reference, but the identification is uncertain.2008-07-28 +1 copiesA crowd of villagers gathers around a raised white seat on a stage backed by a large black-and-white portrait of a smiling long-haired man with a bindi, framed by tinsel and colourful streamers. A central figure seated on the white seat wears an orange turban, orange robe and a rudraksha mala, and smiles. A man in orange stands at the left edge beside a white pedestal fan. In front, men in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in an orange and cream sari, and a young woman in a red shawl mingle among the crowd. The scene appears to be a welcome at an outdoor event.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor festive gathering under an orange and white canopy beneath a large black-and-white photograph of a smiling woman with long hair. A central figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with a white-and-yellow flower garland and rudraksha beads, stands on a white circular dais and smiles while devotees crowd close. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis, a woman in an orange-and-cream sari with gold bangles, and a woman in a red-and-white sari stand or kneel with hands extended. Several saffron-robed attendants stand at the edges. A white fan is visible at the left.2008-07-28Outdoor stage event with a large crowd of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saffron saris gathered before a stage. Centre stage a figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban with long hair sits in front of a large black-and-white portrait of a smiling woman printed on an orange backdrop; the portrait is labelled in print. Above the stage hang bright tinsel streamers in silver, pink, blue and red. At right an older bearded man in an orange shawl stands beside the stage. A microphone stand is visible. The figure in the orange turban has appearance cues consistent with the page's a person reference, though the image is small and distance limits certainty. Several dozen people are visible.2008-07-28 +1 copiesCrowd event on a stage with a large sepia portrait of a smiling bearded man behind. A figure in orange saffron robe and orange head turban, with a long rudraksha mala around the neck, sits on a white throne-like seat; the figure's face is partly hidden in shadow and the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so this is a sannyasi-dressed person on a peetha. Devotees in saris and white shirts crowd around, a woman in a green blouse and white sari offers a folded paper, a woman in a pink sari with a white dhoti-clad man stand near, and a man in white shirt stands at right. Orange banners and a fan are at left.2008-07-28A large outdoor gathering at an inauguration event, with a dense crowd of men and women in white and orange clothing filling the foreground. On a raised platform in front of a large black-and-white portrait of a smiling long-haired man, a person in an orange head wrap, orange garment and rudraksha mala stands centrally. A white circular backdrop sits behind the platform. Colourful tinsel hangs along the top of the tent, and a fan and camera equipment appear at the left edge. Many devotees in white dhotis and saris surround the stage.2008-07-28 +1 copiesCrowded outdoor event at a stage before a large banner with a faded black-and-white portrait of a smiling man. A figure in an orange-red turban and orange robe with dark beaded malas stands on a white raised seat in the centre, smiling, with a hand extended toward a devotee. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, women in saffron, orange and white saris, and a woman with white jasmine garlands press close. Standing fans sit at the edges of the stage. A man in an orange robe stands at the right edge. Several people hold flower garlands. Appearance-based cues on the central figure (orange turban and robe, long hair, beaded malas) suggest Swamiji (probable), presiding as a guest of honour on a throne-like seat.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28Crowded outdoor gathering under a tent with an orange and cream backdrop bearing a large black-and-white photograph of a smiling woman's face. In the centre, a figure in an orange turban, orange robe and dark beaded rudraksha mala sits in front of a large white circular panel. Behind to the left, a man in an orange robe stands. Around them, many men and women in white shirts, checked shirts and colourful saris press together, some with garlands, and a woman in orange-and-cream sari stands in the middle. Tamil text is printed on the backdrop at right, and a fan stands at the edge.2008-07-28