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A photograph of an outdoor gathering where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a garland of green leaves, white jasmine and pink flowers, sits smiling on a white-covered seat. a person candidate with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a red bindi, presented as the honoured guest. Around him, men in white shirts with rudraksha-style malas and a man in olive uniform stand close; one man in a white shirt kneels, and an attendant in orange raises an arm with a garland or offering near the top right. A devotee in an orange shirt stands at left, and a seated woman appears at lower right with hands folded. A child in yellow is held at lower left. Blue-and-white signage and a green plant are visible behind.

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A photograph of a seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and orange flower garland, smiling while a man in white shirt and dhoti kneels and touches his feet near a low white wall. Behind, a younger man in an orange shawl holds a rudraksha-style mala and steps forward to assist. Another man in white stands nearby, and several onlookers peer over a wall with green oleander foliage. A purple cloth covers the seat. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and a flower garland; the page does not state a person was at this event, so identity is uncertain. Six or more people are visible in total, with several partially visible onlookers.2009-02-15A photograph of a devotee kneeling with palms pressed together before a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes who is draped with a heavy garland of pink roses and white flowers with yellow blooms. The seated man in orange is smiling and extending his hand toward the kneeling devotee, who wears an white shirt, a dark rudraksha mala and a small pendant. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and crouch in a narrow street lined with a purple cloth and a red sign. A seated child in white and gold-bordered cloth sits near the orange-robed figure. Probable Swamiji is in the centre, identified by long swept-back hair, orange robes and a ceremonial garland.2006-09-23Outdoor photo of a seated figure with long dark hair in an orange-red robe, wearing a white and orange-pink flower garland and a red bindi, seated on a purple-and-gold cloth. In front of them, a man in saffron-orange robes bows with a hand near his face. Around them, several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and lean in, one bending forward with hands clasped, a man in a light shirt with a rudraksha mala at the left edge. Behind is a wall with a potted shrub and onlookers.2009-02-15February 15 20092009-02-15Outdoor 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.2006-11-13September 23 20062006-09-23February 15 20092009-02-15A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulders and is heavily garlanded with pink and white flower garlands, sitting on a white-covered seat decorated with pink and yellow flowers. Several men and women in white and off-white attire stand around, one in a saffron-orange robe at right, with a man at left in white shirt and a rudraksha mala. Green oleander foliage and a white wall form the background.2009-02-15Outdoor 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.2006-11-13A photograph at an outdoor shelter with a thatched palm roof and hanging coconuts. In the centre, a person with shoulder-length dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead and a long pink-and-white flower garland wears an orange-saffron robe and stands with eyes lowered. Behind and around him, several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand; one raises an arm, another holds a silver tray of red flowers, and another holds a brass plate with fruit. A brass oil lamp and a rose-petal-covered platform are in the foreground, with white jasmine strands hanging on the left. Decorated hangings and a golden figure appear at the right.2006-11-13A photograph of an outdoor gathering with a large crowd behind white cloth barriers and bamboo poles. A figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a thick pink flower garland, sits on a white-draped seat on a green mat and touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and white shawl. A woman in a blue sari with a red bead mala and a flower in her hair stands beside him with her hands clasped. Petals lie scattered on the mat. Behind them, men and women in white and light clothes watch, and speakers stand at the top right.2006-11-13A photograph of a crowd outside a temple gateway with stone pillars and a dark notice board. In the centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wears a large garland of red, yellow and green flowers and a heavy gold necklace. Around him, devotees in saffron shawls and white clothes press close, some with hands raised and one man in a white shirt holding his palms together in greeting. A uniformed police officer stands behind the garlanded figure. The page indicates a person is present, but the appearance cues are insufficient for a confident identification, so the central figure is described by role only.2008-08-02