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Outdoor 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.

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November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor 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 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.2006-11-13Outdoor 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 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 of villagers gathered before a raised green-carpeted dais under palm trees. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a thick pink flower garland, sits on a white-draped throne-like seat with rose petals scattered on the carpet. The figure is pointing toward the crowd, and a person in white stands beside the dais. Devotees in white shirts, saffron-trimmed garments, sarees in yellow, orange and pink, and children press forward to reach the platform, while a woman holds a small child. Loudspeakers, a banner and a palm grove form the setting. a person is seated on the dais, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a pink garland as the seated devotee-facing figure, receiving darshan.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor gathering at a rural open-air setting with palm trees and a crowd of many people in white and pastel clothing. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a thick pink flower garland and a dark rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a white-draped throne-like seat on a green cloth. He extends one hand toward an elderly bare-chested man with white hair and beard who presses his palms together in greeting, while a young girl in a white uniform sits in front. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand nearby, and a black loudspeaker and orange flags are visible in the background. Scattered flower petals lie on the green cloth.2006-11-13Outdoor photo of a large crowd gathered at a rural event. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak on the forehead and a thick pink-red flower garland sits on a white-draped raised platform with a green mat, extending one hand to bless a kneeling man. The kneeling man wears white clothes with an orange-bordered shawl, hands joined in namaskar, head bowed, with a red thread on his head. Surrounding people wear white shirts and dhotis, with some women in green and blue saris. Rose petals lie on the mat, bamboo poles and a large speaker are visible behind the crowd.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph at a crowded gathering under palm trees. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long pink-red flower garland with green leaf garlands sits on a green mat before a tall cylindrical pillar, resting one hand on the knee, with a white draped backdrop behind. In front, a woman in a pink salwar with a gold necklace and bangles bends her head, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left. Many men and women in white and colourful saris and dhotis fill the background, and loudspeakers and orange flags are visible.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13