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Outdoor 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.

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November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photograph at a crowded gathering under palm trees. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long pink-red flower garland with green leaf garlands sits on a green mat before a tall cylindrical pillar, resting one hand on the knee, with a white draped backdrop behind. In front, a woman in a pink salwar with a gold necklace and bangles bends her head, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left. Many men and women in white and colourful saris and dhotis fill the background, and loudspeakers and orange flags are visible.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor 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.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor 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.2006-11-13November 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 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.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.2006-11-13