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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a red carpet. A seated man in saffron robes and an orange turban, wearing a multicolour flower garland, smiles while a person in dark clothing with a colourful sash bows and touches his feet. Around them, men in white shirts and saffron shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand or kneel, and women in white and pink flower garlands watch. Pink and white flower garlands are visible in the foreground. Ceremonial padapuja appears to be taking place. The seated figure's clothing and turban are distinctive, and the page indicates the event involves a person, so this is a person appearance in person, though the face is not visible to confirm.

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A seated man in a red sleeveless top and orange cloth, with long swept-back dark hair and a white forehead mark, extends his hand over the head of a devotee in a white shirt and garland. Around him, devotees in white clothes and flower garlands crowd close, and a woman in a light blue blouse bends low to touch his feet. Others stand behind in white and saffron garments, and a woman in a red blouse kneels at the lower right. The scene suggests a darshan and blessing gathering, with a pink cloth on the floor and a white-dressed crowd filling the frame. The seated man shows appearance cues of the page subject, with long swept-back hair, saffron cloth and red top, so he is described as a person in this photograph.2009-02-05Outdoor ritual scene on a rocky outcrop under a canopy. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, draped with a large garland of yellow and red flowers and white jasmine, is being honoured. A man in a long dark-braided ponytail wears an orange shawl over white and holds a small vessel. A kneeling man in white with a gold bracelet bows his forehead to the seated figure's bare feet. Standing devotees in white clothing, one in a rudraksha mala, fold their hands in namaskar, while a crowd watches. Flower petals lie on the stone. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange turban, orange robes and a floral garland, consistent with the page's description of a birthstar celebration.2007-01-12A photograph of an outdoor devotional scene on a large rock beneath a tent canopy. A man in an orange robe and orange turban, wearing a garland of yellow and red flowers, sits on a flower-covered seat and smiles. A man in white kneels and bows his head to touch the seated figure's feet, hands pressed together. Around them, men and women in white and cream clothes stand with folded hands, one man wearing a rudraksha mala.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage decorated with garlands of marigolds and flowers in orange, yellow, red and white. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a silver-toned throne, smiling, with garlands around the neck, while a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels at the base of the seat, bowing and washing or touching the feet. Nearby, a man in white with an orange shawl stands and another in white with a saffron shawl and an identity badge watches. A standing person in white with a white shawl faces the seat, and several other men in white stand at the left. Rose petals are scattered on the red floor, with a purple curtain behind.2007-07-29February 25 20072007-02-25A photograph of an evening outdoor pada puja ceremony under a decorated pavilion draped in pink fabric and garlanded with orange and yellow flower strands. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a gold necklace, sits on a white-covered seat on a green carpet scattered with petals, his feet being washed by a man in white dhoti and shirt who kneels before him. A standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a plate beside him. Around them devotees in white dhotis and shirts, several with folded hands, and women in white and red saris stand or kneel on a red carpet. A pedestal fan, flower arrangements and fruit plates surround the scene.2009-01-12A photograph inside a hall with banners and a ceiling fan. A central figure sits cross-legged in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, with long dark hair swept back, raising one hand in blessing toward a devotee. A woman in a cream sari bows with her head lowered toward his lap, where orange cloth holds stacks of banknotes, an offering known as biksha. Around them, men and women in white and orange clothing stand and kneel. He is receiving an offering of money from devotees during a gathering.2008-07-17February 24 20072007-02-24Photograph of a seated man on a red and gold throne draped with pink, orange, yellow and white flower garlands, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a long pink-red garland, smiling with bare feet on a red footstool. Probable Swamiji by appearance (long swept-back dark hair, saffron robe, flower garlands on a throne). Standing beside him are men in white dhotis and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha-style beaded malas, and a standing man in white with an orange shawl. Seated women in white saris with red-bordered edges sit on the floor at right, some with glasses and beaded necklaces. A small gold figure of a deity-like statue in pink dress stands near the throne base. Background shows orange triangular banners and a red-and-white pillar.2007-12-30Photograph of a crowded outdoor satsang stage decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and pink drapery. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces stands on a green carpet with hands folded in greeting, a probable Swamiji by appearance. Beside him another saffron-robed man with a bead mala stands near a white-draped seat strewn with petals. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one in a white sash, and women in white saris stand with palms pressed together. A child in purple stands in the crowd, and a white-clad man kneels at the lower right near an offering tray. A red carpet, a white pole with a dove emblem, and a ceiling fan complete the scene.2009-01-12Outdoor photo under a green cloth canopy and a red umbrella with fringe. A person in orange robes, an orange turban and a long garland of yellow and red flowers sits on a flower-covered rock, with a bare foot extended. A man in white clothes bows deeply and touches the seated person's feet, while a man in a white shirt and orange shawl, and others in white, stand with palms pressed together. A cameraman films from the middle right. Several people watch from the background, and green trees and palm fronds surround the setting. a person is seated, with orange-robed and turbaned cues and flower garlands; he is being honoured by a devotee in white.2007-01-12