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Night-time photograph of a man in an orange saffron turban and orange shawl, with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, standing with palms pressed together in a namaste greeting and smiling. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a dark bead necklace, and a man in a striped grey shirt also join their hands; a white flag with blue lettering is raised at right. Street lamps glow in the background, and a partially visible person in glasses and a tan blouse stands in the right foreground beside a brass plate with flower petals. The scene suggests a welcome reception.

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November 11 20062006-11-11A night procession on a street, with a man in an orange turban and orange robe at centre, wearing long white and red flower garlands, a rudraksha mala and a smile, flanked by men in white dhotis and shirts and orange shawls. Blue and white flags and a lit signboard appear in the background. A man in white on the right faces him with hands together. a person is the central figure in orange with turban and garlands, but the candidate cues are moderate, so this is uncertain.2006-11-11January 08 20102010-01-08 +1 copiesNight street scene with a crowd in Tamil Nadu. In the centre, a smiling young man wears an orange-saffron turban and saffron robes, with a rudraksha mala and a long white-and-red flower garland draped over his shoulders. Beside him on the left, a man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala and a gold medallion and holds a white-and-red garland. On the right, men in white shirts and rudraksha malas stand near saffron-shawled attendants. Behind them, red and orange flags on poles and a shop sign in Tamil script are visible. The central figure's turban, saffron robes and ornate garland mark him as a probable Swamiji, a possible in-person presence in this procession-like welcome.2008-11-11Night procession with a crowd of men and women in white and saffron clothing. At centre, a young man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban wears a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with hands folded in front. Beside him on the right, a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands with a tilak on his forehead. Behind them white and blue flags on tall poles are raised, and a few onlookers stand at the edges. a person (appearance-based label) is the central figure, given orange turban, saffron robe, garland and rudraksha mala.2008-11-11January 13 20102010-01-13Night photograph of a street procession near a temple. In the centre, a smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange robe wears a long white and red garland and a wooden rudraksha mala; he holds the mala in his hands. Men in white shirts and white dhotis surround him, some wearing rudraksha malas and pendant necklaces. On the left a man in a white shirt and belt holds a white garland. Behind them orange and white flags fly, and an ornate illuminated shrine with a deity murti stands at the back. a person is visible as the saffron-robed, turbaned figure with garland and rudraksha mala, receiving a welcome at a temple procession.2008-11-11Night-time street scene of a procession or welcome. At centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange head wrap smiles, wearing a white and red flower garland and several beaded rudraksha-style malas. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shoulder cloths, stand close and clap or gesture; one holds a long wooden stick at left. Some people carry white and blue flags in the background. The figure has a distinctive saffron ascetic presentation, with several visible cues including the orange head wrap and beaded malas, so this is a person candidate in the crowd, though a face-based identification is not made. Ground is dark asphalt.2008-11-11Night-time photograph outside a parked silver minivan with its side door open. A man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a dark rudraksha mala smiles and holds his hands together in greeting as he steps forward. Behind him a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds up a long white and red flower garland, while another in white holds a tray. Several men in white clothes stand nearby with hands folded in namaste, lit by floodlights and green foliage. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, orange turban and rudraksha mala are visible cues of his presentation, and the page identifies this event as involving him, so the orange-clad man is recorded as a probable in-person candidate.2010-01-09Night procession photographed from close range with a blurred head in the right foreground. A man in an orange-saffron turban and saffron robe, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, smiles and raises his right hand in greeting. Men in white shirts and dhotis and saffron-robed followers walk around him, and several carry white flags with a blue bird emblem on tall poles. Dark trees and a fence form the background.2008-11-11Night street photograph of a crowd on a roadway. In the centre, a smiling figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap wears a long white and red garland of flowers with a red tassel at the bottom, and holds a string of beads. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas, several with saffron-orange shawls draped over their shoulders, press close and reach toward him with hands outstretched. On the right, a man in white with glasses and a rudraksha-style necklace shouts or sings. A white flag with a blue emblem is visible at upper right, and a lit sign with a blue eye logo hangs in the background.2008-11-11A outdoor photograph beside a silver SUV under a canopy strung with coloured tassels and paper decorations. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and gold necklace, garlanded with white flowers bordered in pink, green and blue, smiles broadly and raises his hand in greeting. Facing him, an older man in white shirt and dhoti with glasses presses his palms together in namaste. Another man in white clothes with a beaded necklace stands behind, and a fourth man in a white shirt is at the left edge, with more people partly visible at the right.2007-02-06