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A seated figure with long swept-back black hair wears saffron-orange robes and a thick red rose garland, sitting on a white cushioned seat over green carpet strewn with rose petals. He extends his right hand in blessing toward an elderly woman in a pink saree with grey hair, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a large crowd of devotees in white and bright clothes gathers under palm trees, with saffron flags on poles and a black speaker box visible at right.

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November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor gathering on a green mat platform in front of a large crowd under palm trees, with orange and yellow flags on bamboo poles. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and a thick red-pink flower garland sits on a white-covered seat on the right, with rose petals scattered on the mat. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand around, and a grey-haired man in white kneels and bows his head toward the seated figure's feet. A woman in a yellow sari with a magenta blouse stands nearby, and a tall speaker stands at the back right. Background shows hills and palms.2006-11-13 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large crowd gathered in front of a raised platform with a green carpet and scattered rose petals. A long-haired man in orange robes and a thick pink-red flower garland sits on a white-covered seat, his right hand resting on the head of a man in a white shirt and beige trousers who bows with palms pressed together. Nearby stand a woman in a yellow saree and a man in white. Behind them a dense audience in white and bright clothes fills the field, with saffron flags on bamboo poles, palm trees and a loudspeaker stack. Probable Swamiji, identified by the long swept-back hair, orange robes and garland. The seated figure is blessing the bowing devotee.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photo at a rural gathering beneath a tall bamboo pole decorated with yellow and orange flowers and orange flags on poles. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange cloth over white and a large pink flower garland, sits on a raised platform covered in green mat, with rose petals scattered before him. A woman in a dark green blouse and patterned saree bends forward offering something held in her hands, while others in white shirts and dhotis stand nearby. Behind them a dense crowd fills the grounds with palm trees and hills in the background. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl films the scene from the right. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the platform in orange robes and garland.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor event on a raised green-carpeted platform with palm trees and orange flags behind. A long-haired man in an orange saffron garment and a red-and-pink flower garland sits on the left, extending his hand toward a devotee. In front, a man in a white shirt with a flower garland and a man in a light shirt with a tan cloth bow or stand before the platform. Seated white-clad men and a woman in a red saree with a long braid kneel on the right, one with palms pressed together. Rose petals lie on the green carpet. A large banner with a portrait and printed Tamil text is visible at upper right, along with speakers and a crowd of standing people.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered at a rural open-air event with palm trees behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a large pink flower garland, with long dark hair, sits on a white-draped seat, extending a hand toward a tall wooden post or pillar draped in green cloth. Nearby, women in pink sarees and men in white shirts and dhotis stand and kneel among the crowd, with loudspeakers and orange flags visible in the background. a person appears to be the saffron-clad seated figure, appearing as a presiding guest at the inauguration.2006-11-13Outdoor event on a raised wooden platform with green carpet and scattered rose petals. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a thick red-and-pink flower garland sits on a seat, smiling and handing an orange cloth to a man in white dhoti and shirt wearing a white-and-red jasmine garland. Seated devotees in white clothes watch and fold hands in namaste; a woman in a red sari sits at lower right. Standing crowd of men in white and women in colourful saris fills the background among palm trees, orange flags and a speaker stack.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13