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Night 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.

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Night-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.2005-12-11Night 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.2005-12-11Night outdoor event under floodlights with a large crowd of men, women and children in white and cream clothing standing and gathering on the left. A seated figure on a white throne-like chair on a raised platform wears an orange-saffron turban and orange garment with a long beaded necklace, receiving folded-hand greetings and offerings from devotees. Garlands of white and red flowers lie at the foot of the platform. Above, an orange-and-white canopy hangs with bunches of bananas and green banana trunks, and a maroon draped backdrop stands behind. A man in white stands at the right edge beside the canopy.2005-11-16Night outdoor event on a stage lit by overhead floodlights. A seated figure in a white turban and white cloth with gold-bordered edges, long dark hair, reaches forward to place a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside them, a man in a white shirt with a red-and-gold sash kneels with folded hands, and another man in white stands watching. On the left, a man in white kneels with hands raised in greeting. Behind them, a standing man in a white shirt and a yellow-and-red striped banner are visible, with a stacked pile of white cushions in the foreground. The moment resembles a blessing or darshan exchange. Four people are visible.2005-12-09A 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.2005-12-11December 09 20052005-12-09November 16 20052005-11-16A night-time outdoor event on a raised stage with bright floodlights overhead. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white turban, white robe and a yellow-gold shawl, sits on a white throne-like seat with white cushions and gestures toward a group. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis, one wearing a red-and-gold shawl, sit or stand with palms pressed together in respectful greeting. A younger man in a white shirt and beige trousers wears a rudraksha mala and stands with hands folded. Beyond the stage, rows of red chairs and a white-lit building are visible. Swamiji appearance is a probable match: long swept-back hair, white turban and gold-trimmed shawl on a throne.2005-12-09A night-time photograph of a seated figure in a white dhoti and white turban with gold-bordered shawl, long dark hair, receiving devotion. A standing devotee in a grey shirt bows his head forward, hands pressed together in namaskar, while the seated figure's right hand rests on his head and the figure holds a steel plate of flower petals. The seated figure is draped with a garland of white jasmine and red flowers with yellow beads, and in front stands a white-clad bearer in a white shirt with a red and gold shawl. Other men in white shirts and dark-framed glasses stand around, with more people in the background and a striped decorative banner on a pillar at left. Shawl and garland details suggest a blessing given at a gathering, with the setting appearing to be a temporary event space.2005-12-11December 09 20052005-12-09November 16 20052005-11-16Night outdoor event on a raised platform. A man in a white turban, long dark hair and a white garment with a gold border sits on a white-covered seat on the right, smiling and gesturing toward devotees. Several men in front press their palms together in anjali; one kneels with his head bowed and hands folded, wearing a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold bracelet. A man in a light blue kurta has a red-and-yellow ribbon rosette pinned to his chest. Behind them, people in white clothes stand near colourful banners and a dim crowd of spectators. a person is the seated figure in white with the turban and long hair.2005-12-09