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Outdoor photo at a crowded gathering. In the right foreground a man in saffron-orange robes with a long pink and green flower garland sits on a white-covered seat on green carpet, gesturing with one hand while another person kneels nearby. A kneeling woman in a purple and grey sari with gold trim bends forward with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a woman in a pink sari and a woman in a blue shawl stand behind her. White-clad men and a large crowd fill the background around a tall wooden pillar. The orange-robed seated man matches the appearance cues of the page's subject, so he is noted as a person seated in a place of honour.

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November 13 20062006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered at a rural open-air event with palm trees behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a large pink flower garland, with long dark hair, sits on a white-draped seat, extending a hand toward a tall wooden post or pillar draped in green cloth. Nearby, women in pink sarees and men in white shirts and dhotis stand and kneel among the crowd, with loudspeakers and orange flags visible in the background. a person appears to be the saffron-clad seated figure, appearing as a presiding guest at the inauguration.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor photo of an event at a rural palm-grove site with a crowd of devotees standing and seated under open sky. A central figure seated on a green-covered raised platform wears an orange robe and a long green leaf garland, with hair swept back, and reaches out to touch the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari with red border. Scattered rose petals lie on the green cloth. An elderly man in white clothes with a white moustache stands with hands folded, and a man in a white shirt stands behind him. A tall wooden post and white cloth draping frame the platform, and loudspeakers are visible.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph at a ceremonial gathering. A seated figure on a white-draped seat wears an orange-saffron robe with a long orange shawl and a heavy green and pink flower garland, resting one hand against his face. Beside the seat, a green cloth covers a low platform and a tall wooden pillar stands. A woman in a brown sari with a long braid bows low in front of him. Around them, women in pink and white saris and men in white shirts and dhotis stand near the seat, with a large crowd and a loudspeaker beyond, under trees and green vegetation.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor ceremony on a raised green-carpeted platform under palm trees, with a large crowd of villagers standing and gathering around. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long dark swept-back hair wears a green leaf garland and sits on a white-draped seat, receiving a devotee who bows low and touches the platform. A standing man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right. Several people in white and colourful saris are nearby, a woman in a blue top bends forward with hands extended, and a tall wooden pole and speakers stand behind. Rose petals scatter the green cloth. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, a saffron robe and a leaf garland, consistent with the page's identification, so the appearance-based label applies.2006-11-13Outdoor gathering with a crowd of many people behind a wooden platform. A seated figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a large pink and red flower garland with green foliage, and a rudraksha-style garland is not visible. He is receiving a blessing as an elderly woman in a white sari with a grey bun kneels and bows her head toward him while another hand rests on her head. Nearby a woman in a pink sari with a gold necklace stands, and men in white shirts and dhotis stand in the background. A green cloth covers the ground in front of the platform, and a wooden pillar and bamboo structure frame the scene. A loudspeaker appears at the top. This appears to be a blessing moment; the seated figure is a probable Swamiji based on the long hair, saffron robe and floral garland.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd at an open-air event. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long red-and-pink flower garland sits on a white-draped dais with a green cloth, raising one hand in blessing while another person in a white shirt and white dhoti bends low to touch his feet. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, and a woman in a striped shawl and pink sari with a folded paper stands beside a tall wooden pillar. Crowds of devotees in white and bright clothing fill the background, with rose petals scattered on the green cloth.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd gathered at an open-air event. In the right foreground a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a pink and red flower garland sits on a white-draped seat with a green cloth, extending his hand toward devotees. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland, and his role appears to be seated teacher receiving devotees. On the left, a grey-haired elderly woman in a purple sari and yellow blouse raises her palms in greeting, beside younger women in pink saris and a small child. Many men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind a bamboo pole, and loudspeakers are visible at the top.2006-11-13