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A crowd gathering of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, many with hands pressed in anjali namaskar greeting. Centre right, a smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and a white flower garland over an orange-gold shawl stands with hands folded, facing a bearded man in white. Other people in white crowd around, some wearing name badges, with a white plastic chair at left. The scene reads as a reception or greeting at a public event.

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A crowded indoor gathering of men in white shirts and dhotis, many with hands folded in namaskar. At centre, a figure in an orange-saffron turban with long dark hair, a white and red flower garland and gold-toned ornaments, smiling and holding hands in namaskar. Beside them a bearded man in white robes and a red lanyard also greets the crowd. Elderly men in white and light shirts surround them, with plastic chairs visible behind. The scene suggests a darshan or satsang setting, though no ritual objects are clearly visible.2003-11-09 +1 copiesCrowded indoor event with men in white shirts and dhotis greeting a figure at right wearing an orange turban and orange garment with long dark hair. The orange-clad figure has raised hands in a welcoming gesture while a bearded man in white with a rudraksha mala leans in with palms pressed together. Other attendees in white and red shawls and a dark checked shirt stand behind, with a warm, dim hall backdrop.2009-09-15A crowded outdoor-style gathering of men mostly in white shirts and dhotis. In the centre, a slim man wearing an orange-saffron turban and a saffron shawl with gold border, a white-and-red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, is being approached by a devotee who reaches toward his shoulder. Behind him, a bearded man presses his palm to his forehead, and a tripod stands at the left edge. The central figure shows distinctive saffron clothing, turban and rudraksha cues; the page identifies this event as involving a person, so an appearance-based candidate is present. Several onlookers stand close around him.2003-12-19A dense crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts presses around a central figure wearing an orange-red turban and a yellow-and-saffron patterned garment with long dark hair and beads. The central figure stands with palms pressed together in namaste, greeting those around. Many faces are visible; some men hold their hands raised in greeting. The setting appears to be an outdoor evening gathering with lights and a building behind. A man beside him wears a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange cloth over his shoulder, and an older bearded man in glasses stands nearby.2003-11-09Photograph of a crowded indoor convention hall with blue plastic chairs and seated audience in white and pastel shirts, many with hands pressed together in namaste. In the upper left, a smiling man in an orange turban and orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands with palms joined beside a man in a white shirt. Other attendees fill aisles and rows, some in saffron and orange garments, and a red-shirted man sits at right. The scene suggests a devotional gathering, with a dim hall and a bright lit area in the background.A dense crowd of men and a few women packs a narrow street at night, lit by warm artificial light. At centre, a slim figure in an orange-saffron turban and a gold-and-yellow garment with a beaded necklace stands with palms pressed together in greeting, smiling. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing orange-red cloths or garlands, reach forward and press close. Faces and heads fill the foreground.2003-11-09A photo of devotees greeting a man in an orange and gold turban and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala-style neck adornment, in a white-walled hall with a metal-framed roof and ceiling fans. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and one elderly man in a white shirt and a salmon-pink shawl presses his palms to the orange-clad man's face, a gesture of blessing. A red and gold throne is visible at right, and a vertical banner with red, blue and yellow patterns hangs at left.2011-10-10November 22 20052005-11-22A photograph from an indoor hall with a balcony railing and a wall lamp. In the centre, a man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala and saffron-orange silk garment with gold border stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling, while a bearded man in an orange shawl holds the hand of a man in white. Around them, men in white dhoti and shirt, one wearing a red-and-white rosette badge, and a bare-torsoed elderly man in an orange cloth stand among seated and standing devotees, with white plastic chairs in the foreground. The orange-robed central figure has the turban, mala and saffron clothing associated with the a person appearance cues, but his face is not clearly enough visible to confirm identity.Outdoor night photo at an evening satsang. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in anjali greeting, smiling, wearing gold bracelets, a ring and a rudraksha mala. Beside him a young man with long hair wears a white kurta and an orange shawl with a mala. Behind them other men in white kurtas and orange sashes stand and watch. On the right edge, a figure with long dark hair in a saffron turban and saffron robe faces the group from behind. Stage lights and orange flags are visible in the background.2010-02-16December 31 20092009-12-31October 20 20112011-10-20