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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.

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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.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 on a grassy lawn at a stage with a white canopy and colourful painted pillars decorated with elephant and bird motifs. On the raised platform at right, a figure in a white turban, white robe and yellow shawl, with long dark hair, stands receiving the greetings of devotees. Several devotees approach to offer their hands; one man in a white shirt and dhoti grasps the figure's hand while holding flower garlands. Other men wear white dhotis and shirts, one wears a red-and-gold bordered shawl, and women in pale green and cream saris with gold necklaces stand near the stage. Behind the rope barrier, a large crowd watches, and a standing fan and speaker sit beside the platform.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.2005-12-11A 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.2005-12-11A 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.2005-12-09Night 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.2005-11-16November 16 20052005-11-16December 09 20052005-12-09November 16 20052005-11-16Night outdoor gathering under floodlights where a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees stands before a raised dais under an orange-and-white canopy decorated with green banana stalks and hanging coconuts. On the right, a long-haired figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on the platform with a beaded necklace, extending a hand toward a man in a white shirt and dark-rimmed glasses who reaches up to take it. Flower garlands with red and white blossoms rest at the platform's base. Foreground devotees wear white kurtas and shirts, some with saffron-coloured neck cords, and women in white saris stand nearby.2005-11-16November 16 20052005-11-16