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Night photograph at an outdoor event. A seated figure in a white turban and white robe with a broad gold border and long dark hair receives a metal tray of flowers from a man in a red-and-white dhoti and white shirt. Around them, a man in a checked grey shirt, men in white ritual clothes and a man with a red-and-white shawl watch closely. Garlands of white jasmine and red-and-blue flower strands lie across the seated figure's lap. A camera operator in white stands above, and a large fan and a painted decorated pillar appear at the edges.

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A photograph of a devotional greeting at night. A figure seated on a white-cushioned seat at right wears a white turban and white robe with a gold-bordered shawl, and has long dark hair; a garland of white flowers with red and blue ribbon-like sections hangs from his seat. He reaches toward a steel bowl of flower petals held by a man in a white shirt, while a man in a white shirt with a red-and-gold shawl leans forward with cupped hands receiving petals. Other men in white shirts and glasses stand around, and a man in a striped blue shirt stands at left. A dark background with a decorated banner at left.2005-12-11Night-time photo at an indoor event with a crowd of men and women in white and light shirts. On the right, a figure in a white turban and white robe with a gold-bordered shawl sits on a white-covered seat, holding out a silver bowl toward a man in a checked shirt who reaches forward with his hands. Behind them stand devotees, including a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a light sari. A garland of white jasmine and multicoloured flowers with yellow beads lies on the seat. A decorative pillar with floral patterns stands at the left edge. a person: the turbaned figure with long hair, a gold-bordered shawl and a white robe fits the presentation cues, but this is an appearance-based label only.2005-12-11Photograph at an evening event on a stage with a white draped throne. A long-haired man in white with a white turban, gold-bordered white cloth and a gold chain necklace sits on the white throne, extending his right hand in blessing toward a middle-aged man in a white shirt who kneels on a red carpet with palms pressed together and holds a bundle of pink flowers. Behind them stand a man in white with a beaded garland, another standing figure, and an older man in white at the right. Colourful patterned hangings and string lights decorate the stage. Garlands of white, pink and red flowers lie on the carpet.2005-12-11A photograph at night of a devotee meeting with a seated figure on a white throne with cushions. The seated figure wears a white turban, long swept-back dark hair, and a white robe with gold-bordered shawl, and is receiving devotees. Gold-trimmed garlands of white jasmine, red and blue flowers, and yellow-green marigold-like beads lie on the white cloth in front. In the foreground a man in a light blue checked shirt with glasses stands with palms pressed together in greeting, beside a man in a white shirt with a red and gold shawl. A woman in a white sari with gold border smiles, and a man in an orange robe stands behind the throne holding papers. A hand with henna decoration appears at the lower left.2005-12-11Night photograph at an outdoor event. A man in a white turban and long hair, wearing a white garment with gold-bordered shawl, stands at right on a white-covered chair, extending his hand to a steel tray held by a man in a white shirt. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers in the foreground cups his hands to receive pink flower petals. Other men and a woman in a sari stand behind, a garland of white flowers and red, green and yellow blossoms lies at the base of the seat, and a figure in white with a beaded necklace takes a photograph above. A decorated pillar with painted panels and a pedestal fan are visible. The figure in the turban shows a person cues: long swept-back hair, turban and gold-bordered white garments, while performing a flower-distribution gesture as the presiding figure.2005-12-11December 09 20052005-12-09A long-haired man in a white and gold-bordered turban and white shawl, with gold ornaments and a garland of white flowers, stands at the left with his hand extended in blessing toward a kneeling devotee. Beside him a man in white holds a brass bowl of rose petals. Two men in white shirts approach, one folding his hands, another offering petals. A cameraman in a striped shirt stands at the top left, and a decorated pillar and a crowd of people in white clothes fill the outdoor evening setting. A figure resembling a person is shown in the foreground, but his appearance is partially obscured and recognition is uncertain. Several people are visible in the crowd behind the stage.2005-12-09December 09 20052005-12-09A photograph of a seated figure in white robes with a white turban and a gold-bordered white dhoti, wearing a gold necklace, garlanded by a man in white shirt and trousers with a wristwatch. The seated figure sits on a white cushioned seat on a red carpeted dais, smiling, while the man bends forward holding a long garland of white flowers with red, blue and green banding. Behind them stand other men in white, a striped canopy with yellow valance, and a decorated pillar at right. The seated figure has long hair and a gold chain necklace with a pendant, with the visible cues of white turban and gold-bordered dress.2005-12-11December 09 20052005-12-09Night photo at an outdoor event with a white-draped throne-style seat on the right. A man in a white turban, long hair, gold-bordered white shawl and white robe sits on the white throne while a devotee in white kneels and bows with forehead to the floor before him, hands pressed together. Garlands of white jasmine and red-pink flowers with a bead-ball garland lie across the throne. Nearby, a man in a red-bordered shawl and a man in an open white shirt hold a rudraksha-style mala, a woman in a lavender sari with a gold pendant stands behind, and a child and onlookers watch. A man in white holds a camera at top right, and a row of seated white-clad devotees with malas is at left beside a banner with floral patterns.2005-12-11A night photograph of an outdoor satsang at Namakkal, lit by tall floodlights above a large seated crowd of devotees on white plastic chairs. In the foreground a man on the left wears a white turban, a white garment, a multicoloured flower garland of white, green, pink and blue, and an ornate gold-edged cloth, with his head turned toward others. Beside him a bespectacled man in a white t-shirt wears a dark rudraksha-style mala and a red-and-white rosette badge, reaching forward. A man in a white shirt holds out his hands and a man on the right in a blue checked shirt extends his hands to receive. The scene suggests a welcome and darshan with volunteers and devotees.2005-11-21