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Photograph of devotees at an outdoor ashram gathering with banana and coconut decorations behind. A man in orange robes and an orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala, places his hands on a woman in white who bows her head. A young man in an orange turban and orange robe, wearing a white and red flower garland and a gold necklace, holds a long wooden staff. A bearded man in orange stands at right. Women in white saris with orange shawls and a woman in a white dress surround them, and a woman at lower left has her palms pressed together in prayer.

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A festival photograph under a dark tent canopy decorated with orange flags, bananas and green coconuts hanging at left. A man in an orange shirt with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala at left attends to a woman with long dark hair whose head is bowed in the foreground. A young woman in a white sari with an orange shawl holds a white cloth near her. A smiling man in an orange turban and orange garment wears a white and red flower garland and gold necklace, standing behind a tall wooden staff with a gold top. A bearded man in orange robes holds an open booklet at right, and several people in white and orange clothing stand around.2007-12-30A photograph of a crowd gathered outdoors on a street during a public visit. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange shawl over a red sleeveless top stands centre, smiling and reaching toward the head of a person seen from behind with a dark bun and hair clip. Men in white shirts and dhotis, one in an orange t-shirt with a red circular emblem and rudraksha-style beads, press palms together and look on. A white van stands behind them and onlookers, including a small child in orange, fill the background. Swamiji (probable): the centre figure has long swept-back hair and a saffron shawl, offering blessing.2009-08-03February 05 20092009-02-05Indoor event under a white tent with colourful patterned banners on the poles. In the foreground, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange garment with a gold ceremonial necklace reaches out to touch the head of a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and gold bangles; she is bowing with hands joined. Nearby, a man in white with an orange scarf stands watching, and a woman in white and orange is being blessed by a hand on her head. Several people in white clothing and orange scarves stand in the background, and a woman in a white sari kneels at lower centre. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan moment among devotees.2008-07-17A photo of a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a white and pink flower garland and a large gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, smiling as he is greeted. Crowds of people press around him, including a woman in a white sari holding her hands in namaste and a woman bending forward in the foreground with her hair in a bun wearing an orange flower garland. Pink rose garlands hang on a pillar at right, and a speaker and orange draping are visible behind. The man's appearance with saffron robe, turban, long hair, and gold necklace matches the Swamiji (probable) cues, and the page indicates he attended this event, so he is labelled as probable and in_person.2008-07-27A photograph of a street-side welcome beside a white car. A woman in an orange sari with a long white and multicoloured garland stands with hands folded in namaskar. Around her, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl bends forward, and a young man in orange robes kneels at the car door. Other devotees in white and saffron clothing and a woman in a yellow and pink sari stand nearby, several with hands joined, and a child sits on the ground in pink. Some hold small offerings and flowers. The scene is an outdoor devotional greeting on a dusty road in front of a building.2009-01-18December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 30 20072007-12-30A photograph inside a hall with banners and a ceiling fan. A central figure sits cross-legged in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, with long dark hair swept back, raising one hand in blessing toward a devotee. A woman in a cream sari bows with her head lowered toward his lap, where orange cloth holds stacks of banknotes, an offering known as biksha. Around them, men and women in white and orange clothing stand and kneel. He is receiving an offering of money from devotees during a gathering.2008-07-17Outdoor photograph on a rocky outcrop with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing long garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers, and a gold pendant. Several men and women in white dhotis and white kurtas stand or kneel around him; one man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a teal top look on with folded hands. Scattered white petals and a red-and-pink flower garland lie on the stone. Behind, a patch of greenery and a tall orange-and-red canopy sits at the top right.2007-01-12Outdoor ritual scene under a tin-roofed pavilion with orange and red bunting. A man in an orange turban and orange robe, with long swept-back dark hair and a multi-strand gold necklace, stands holding a golden trident and wears a white and red flower garland. A kneeling devotee in an orange-and-red striped shawl bows at his feet while an older woman in orange sari and glasses assists. Behind, a man in white with an orange shawl holds a tall wooden staff, and a woman in white sari with orange shawl stands at right. Scattered flower petals lie on the step.2007-12-30A photo of a healing and blessing session in a crowded hall. A man in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas, reaches out to touch the head of a woman in an orange sari. Around him, men in white shirts with orange shawls and rudraksha malas stand close, while devotees, including a woman in a floral sari and children, press in to receive blessings. A tray on the right holds fruit, rudraksha beads, framed pictures and small booklets. a person appears to be the central figure, offering a blessing to devotees, with his cues being the long hair, orange attire and malas.2008-03-27