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A photograph of an outdoor pandal with a thatched palm-leaf roof and bamboo posts during a public gathering. A person seated on a white-covered throne-like seat wears a saffron-orange garment with an orange turban and long dark hair; this seated figure is a probable Swamiji candidate based on the saffron clothing, turban and long swept hair. Around him, a crowd of many people stands close, including men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in saris. An elderly man in white with a light shawl leans in and gestures toward the seated figure, while a man with folded hands stands nearby. A decorated pillar with floral and bird motifs rises beside the seat. Banana trees and a concrete wall are visible behind the crowd.

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July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor gathering under a thatched palm-frond canopy with bamboo poles, decorated with painted cylindrical pillars in blue, red and yellow patterns. On the left, a figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe sits on a white-draped seat or chair, one hand raised toward a devotee. Around them a dense crowd of men and women in white dhotis and white shirts, some bare-chested, presses forward, several with folded hands or reaching out. A woman in the foreground wears a red sari and a forehead mark. Potted plants and banana trees stand behind the crowd.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A large outdoor gathering under a thatched palm-leaf canopy supported by bamboo poles, with painted columns in red, yellow and blue. On the left, a figure seated on a white raised platform wears a bright orange turban, orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with an open hand extended toward devotees; a probable Swamiji by appearance cues, presented in a seated role. Around him, many men in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange cloths, and women in saris and flowers in their hair press close, several bowing or folding hands. A crowd of many people fills the background beneath the shelter, with green banana plants visible beyond.2008-07-28A seated figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange-saffron robe with a gold-edged border, seated on a white-draped platform under a thatched pavilion. Dozens of villagers crowd around, many in white shirts and dhotis, others in colourful saris. In the foreground a woman in a red-patterned blouse and a shaved-headed woman bow with folded hands while children approach. A tall cylindrical decorative pillar with blue, orange and white floral patterns stands near the canopy. The orange-clad seated figure has distinctive turban and saffron robe cues, so he is a probable Swamiji seated in a place of honour during a welcome gathering. The image is a photograph of the gathering with many people visible.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor gathering under a thatched pavilion at Pattanam, Tamil Nadu. A figure seated at left wears an orange turban, orange robe and a rudraksha-style neck adornment, and raises a hand in blessing while holding a paper. Devotees in white shirts, saffron and red saris and colourful dresses press forward to offer gifts and receive the blessing. A photographer in white with a camera stands at the upper left. Bamboo poles, palm trees and a striped pillar frame the scene, with a large crowd behind. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated, distinguished by orange turban and robes with the blessing gesture.2008-07-28 +1 copiesA crowded outdoor gathering in a village courtyard with a concrete wall and banana plants behind. On the right, a figure in an orange saffron wrap and orange turban stands facing the crowd, with a white-clad elderly man beside them receiving a gesture. Around them, many villagers press close: men in white shirts and dhotis, women in yellow and orange saris, a girl in a red-bordered sari with hands joined, and a man in a maroon shirt with a white shawl garland. Some people hold fruit and small packets. A bamboo pole and an orange-yellow cloth hang overhead. Several dozen people are visible.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28 +1 copiesOutdoor festival gathering under a thatched pavilion with a tall decorated pillar at right. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a saffron wrap and orange headcloth, seated on a white-draped chariot or throne, is surrounded by people. A standing sannyasi in orange robes with a red sash faces away from the camera. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl films from the upper left. A dense crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris, one wearing a gold necklace and bangles, presses in around the seat, several with hands folded in greeting.2008-07-28