A dense outdoor crowd gathers at night under lights, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, with some women and boys in the mix. On the right, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe sits on a red-cushioned seat behind a silver rail, smiling and gesturing with an open hand toward a man in a plaid shirt. - Nithyanandapedia

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A dense outdoor crowd gathers at night under lights, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, with some women and boys in the mix. On the right, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe sits on a red-cushioned seat behind a silver rail, smiling and gesturing with an open hand toward a man in a plaid shirt.

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January 12 2007

January 12 2007

A nighttime outdoor gathering under a tent with orange and blue patterned hangings and a hanging bulb. On the right, a bare-chested man with long dark hair and a swept-back orange turban, wearing an orange shawl and a red waist cloth, sits on a metal chair facing the crowd; he appears to be a person candidate from distinctive orange garb, turban and hair. Around him, many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas and name badges, stand and gesture with raised hands in an animated, devotional manner. Women in sarees and salwar stand among them in the background, with a dense crowd filling the tent.

Photograph at night of an outdoor tent gathering. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red-cushioned metal chair draped with a white cloth, one hand extended toward the crowd. Dense crowds of men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing garlands, press forward; several have hands folded in namaskar. A man in a light blue plaid shirt stands in the foreground. Behind, a microphone stands at a white podium, and orange and yellow floral banners hang from tent poles. A light fixture illuminates the scene.

May 09 2008

A crowded evening outdoor event under a tent with orange and yellow bunting. A person in a saffron-orange robe and a matching orange turban sits on a red-cushioned chair at left, leaning forward with a hand extended toward a small boy in a light blue shirt held by an adult in a plaid shirt. Around them, many men in white shirts and mundus, some wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and lanyard badges, stand close together while others watch. A microphone stand and white-clad helper with a white glove are visible at left. A young girl in a red dress and a boy in a checked shirt are also present, and a man at right holds a garland of flowers.

Night photograph of a crowd at an outdoor evening event with a raised stage. On the right, a person in a bright orange turban and orange robe with long curly hair and dark beads sits raising one hand in greeting, appearing to be the presenter toward whom the crowd is turned. a person is shown from this appearance-based cue of an orange turban, long hair and orange robes, with role as a seated presenter receiving greetings. Nearby, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style bead necklace presses his palms together in namaste. Behind them, many men in white shirts and dhotis, some in orange, stand among scaffolding and a speaker, with a white cloth and orange draping on the stage edge.

May 09 2008

January 12 2007

A photograph of a crowded satsang hall with a seated figure on a white-covered stage at right, wearing an orange turban, a red sleeveless top and orange cloth wrapped around the lower body, with one hand raised toward the audience. Around the stage, many devotees in white shirts and mundus, some with orange shawls, sit on white plastic chairs and kneel close to the stage with hands folded or extended. A man in a pink shirt and a man in a plaid shirt stand near the stage, and white tablecloths and a plastic bag lie among the chairs. The mood is a lively darshan with people reaching toward the speaker.

Night photo at an outdoor event with a crowd of devotees in white shirts, dhotis and saris. In the foreground right, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron robe with long dark hair stands on a raised platform, reaching out to touch the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt. Beside him, a young monk in saffron robes stands with a shaved head. Speakers, a cooler and white plastic chairs are visible in the background. Probable Swamiji is visible through orange turban, long hair and saffron robe, and is the one bestowing blessing on the devotee.

January 12 2007