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July 01 2007

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A photograph of a shaded open-air pavilion with white pillars, hanging rope lamps and lush green plants. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands centrally with a staff, appearing to observe the group. Seated on the steps in front of him, a man in white with an orange shawl sits cross-legged facing several women in saris and salwar, one in purple and beige patterned dress, and a woman in white on the right, while a man in a grey shirt sits at far right. Cushioned seating and garden greenery are visible behind them.2007-07-01Outdoor photo of a seated group on stone steps beneath white pillars and hanging oil lamps, with frangipani-like trees behind. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on a raised platform in the centre, speaking to listeners. Around him, women in saris and salwar kameez and men in white and grey sit in attentive discussion; one woman in a brown top and khaki trousers sits at left, a man in a grey shirt and blue shorts sits at right. The setting resembles a satsang or discourse on an ashram terrace.2007-07-01July 01 20072007-07-01Outdoor courtyard gathering on stone steps between white pillars, with frangipani trees and hanging lanterns behind. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at the centre back, appearing to speak, seated on a black cushioned platform. Around him, about seven people sit on the steps listening: a woman in a green salwar on the left, two women in patterned saris and shawls in the centre, a man in white with an orange shawl, a woman in white, and a man in a grey shirt on the right. Shoes are left at the bottom step beside a round stone fire pit. a person is visible wearing saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, presiding as the speaker at the gathering.2007-07-01A seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala laughs in an open-air courtyard framed by white pillars, lamps and frangipani trees. Around him, a group of women and a few others sit on a stone step and dais; a woman in a purple-and-navy sari and another in a beige patterned sari smile, and a man in white kurta with an orange shawl sits at right. Several other people in casual and white clothing gather nearby, creating a relaxed satsang-like gathering.2007-07-01Outdoor ashram gathering at AadiKailaasa. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair wrapped in an orange saffron shawl sits on a red-and-white striped platform, holding a black microphone and speaking, with a tiger-print cloth beneath him; his face and feet are visible. Beside him, a woman in white with an orange shawl and a red bindi sits on the platform. Seated devotees in white and orange-shawled volunteers line the step and a white wall behind; a blue-and-white cloth hangs near trees. A man in white dhoti and yellow shawl stands at left, and a blue basket holds water bottles at right. Swamiji (probable): the man with the microphone shows long swept-back hair, a saffron shawl and bare-chested saffron attire, consistent with a teaching-gathering setting.2008-10-27January 05 20082008-01-05October 27 20082008-10-27Outdoor photo at an open dirt and concrete site with a low block wall, palm trees and a utility pole behind. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and bare feet, sits cross-legged on a raised white concrete platform, shielded by a bright orange umbrella. A woman in an orange-saffron sari with a red border stands facing him with her hands together. Around her, four men in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers stand with hands folded or at their sides, and one man in an orange robe stands at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long, swept-back hair and saffron robes, a person candidate in an in-person setting.2008-06-22March 27 20082008-03-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange-draped chair on a white platform, raising both arms behind his head with one hand gripping his hair, while a rust-and-cream patterned cushion rests beside him. Behind him, a large crowd of devotees sits on white steps: many women in orange and white saris and shawls, several with rudraksha malas, plus young boys in white and orange kurtas. A red-and-white mat lies at his feet with a water bottle nearby. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a seated dais presence, with a shawl-like orange wrap; role described as a seated speaker before the assembly.2008-10-27An outdoor satsang gathering in a courtyard beneath a large shady tree beside a white building with a red-trimmed doorway. A seated man in orange robes sits on a white bench facing a crowd of roughly 30 devotees seated on the ground, many wearing white clothes with orange shawls draped over their shoulders. A man in orange stands at left near a few stone steps, and a person in white stands in the doorway behind. Clothes hang inside the building, and stone steps with seated onlookers appear at right.2008-07-10