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Outdoor crowd scene at a rural gathering on green mats. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a pink floral garland, sits on a white-covered seat and reaches out to rest his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Around him, devotees and onlookers in white shirts, pink and purple saris and checked shirts lean in, including a smiling girl in a pink dress with a gold necklace and a woman in a lavender sari with flower garland. Rose petals are scattered on the green mat and a bamboo pole stands behind.

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Outdoor darshan scene with a large crowd behind a white-draped barrier. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe, wearing a red and green flower garland, sits on a white-covered seat on green carpet and places his hand on the head of a kneeling young woman in a pink salwar. Beside her an elderly woman in a purple sari with yellow blouse presses her palms together in greeting. A young woman in a pink sari holds a small child in a grey outfit, and men in white shirts and dhotis stand in the background near a tall cylindrical pillar and speakers. Probable Swamiji seated, seen in person, appearing in saffron robes with a garland and long hair.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered at a village event. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a thick pink rose garland, with long dark hair, extends his hand in blessing toward a woman in a yellow sari with a green blouse who bows her head while holding a small boy in a checked shirt. Behind them stand devotees in white dhotis and shirts, a man with a rudraksha mala, and a large crowd of onlookers. A green cloth covers the platform and a white cloth-draped seat is visible.2006-11-13Outdoor 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.2006-11-13A large outdoor crowd presses toward a raised seat where a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a heavy pink flower garland sits, extending his right hand toward a woman in a purple blouse and purple shawl who holds a baby wrapped in a yellow blanket. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis crowd close, one wearing a rudraksha mala, another with a pink badge and green ribbon reading volunteer. Bamboo poles, a white draped platform and a loudspeaker frame the scene under green trees. Photo credit overlay reads2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd of villagers gathered before a raised green-carpeted dais under palm trees. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a thick pink flower garland, sits on a white-draped throne-like seat with rose petals scattered on the carpet. The figure is pointing toward the crowd, and a person in white stands beside the dais. Devotees in white shirts, saffron-trimmed garments, sarees in yellow, orange and pink, and children press forward to reach the platform, while a woman holds a small child. Loudspeakers, a banner and a palm grove form the setting. a person is seated on the dais, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a pink garland as the seated devotee-facing figure, receiving darshan.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 photo of an event at a rural palm-grove site with a crowd of devotees standing and seated under open sky. A central figure seated on a green-covered raised platform wears an orange robe and a long green leaf garland, with hair swept back, and reaches out to touch the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari with red border. Scattered rose petals lie on the green cloth. An elderly man in white clothes with a white moustache stands with hands folded, and a man in a white shirt stands behind him. A tall wooden post and white cloth draping frame the platform, and loudspeakers are visible.2006-11-13Outdoor 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 under palm trees with a large crowd of men and women in white clothes and some in saffron and red. In the right foreground a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and a large red flower garland sits on a white-draped seat, extending one arm forward toward a kneeling devotee in white at lower left who has his palms pressed together in greeting. A standing man in white with a rudraksha-style mala around his neck receives the blessing. Bamboo poles, a speaker box, saffron flags and a white cloth canopy frame the scene, with a few flower petals on the ground.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13