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Night outdoor photo at an open-air satsang. A figure in saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron robe sits at left, extending a hand in blessing toward a bowed devotee. A man in a blue shirt bends forward with hands joined, head lowered near the saffron-clad figure's knee. Nearby, a woman in a red-and-maroon patterned sari with glasses presses palms together, and other women in saffron and white saris stand behind. A man in a white shirt stands at right. Behind them rows of white plastic chairs and a crowd fill a ground lit by floodlights, with orange-red bunting strung across the back.

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Night-time darshan outdoors under bright floodlights, with a crowd of devotees in white shirts and sarees pressing in. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange turban and an orange sleeveless robe, sits on a raised platform with his right hand resting on the head of a man in white bowing before him; he appears to be the probable Swamiji, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange turban and saffron robe. Nearby, a woman in an orange and gold saree bows with her hands together, a gray-haired woman in a beige top sits in the foreground, and a young woman in white with a yellow shawl looks on. Fruits, apples and a small offering tray sit in front of the seated figure. Several men in white shirts stand behind, some with folded hands.2010-02-17January 09 20102010-01-09 +1 copiesJanuary 22 20102010-01-22Night outdoor event with rows of empty folding chairs and illuminated colourful light towers behind. A woman in an orange wrap and orange turban stands at right, in an orange sleeveless top, holding a long rudraksha mala and placing it over the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who has his hands pressed together in greeting. Behind them a man in orange robes stands near a table with microphone and bundles of rudraksha malas. Several women and men in white shirts, one with a yellow shawl, and women in orange and red saris with flower garlands in their hair gather around. Devotees receive darshan in a crowded outdoor satsang setting.2010-01-19Outdoor evening satsang at night under floodlights with rows of white plastic chairs and a crowd behind. A figure in an orange saffron robe and an orange turban, long hair swept back, sits on a raised platform and reaches out to touch the shoulder of a man in a striped maroon shirt who bows his head and touches the feet of an elderly seated woman in a white sari. Women in white, yellow and pink saris stand nearby, and a man in a white shirt stands at the right edge. Orange flags line the back wall. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the orange turban, flowing saffron robe and swept-back hair, shown in person, appearing to bless the devotees.2010-02-16Photograph at an evening satsang in an open outdoor hall. A seated figure in orange robes and a tall orange turban, with long dark hair, sits on a raised seat with their back to the camera and extends a hand toward a devotee's head. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, some with orange shawls, crowd in with hands raised in blessing or greeting. A devotee in a pink shirt bows with hands pressed together. A woman in a blue sari and an older person with white hair sit in the foreground. A standing man in orange robes stands at right beside a red-draped table with offerings of fruit and flowers. Stage lights and a dark sky are visible above.2010-02-16Outdoor evening satsang at night under floodlights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, long dark hair, places a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows low. Around them devotees in white and saffron, a woman in a green sari and an older woman with short white hair in a turquoise sari press forward with folded hands. Red apples sit on a tray in the foreground, and a large crowd sits in the background.2010-02-16A photograph of a satsang at night where a man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair sits on a raised seat, leaning forward to place his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dark trousers, who bows with his hands clasped. Surrounding them, men in white shirts and dhotis and a young man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stand close, and an older man with a white moustache watches. A cameraman on the right films with a video camera, and a red-covered table with offerings sits at the edge. The figure in the orange turban has distinctive long hair and orange robes, a person cue, seated in the role of the giver of blessing.2010-02-16Night outdoor event on a raised stage. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair, sits on a wooden seat and places a hand on the head of a man bending forward in a striped blue shirt. Nearby, a woman in a white and yellow-bordered sari stands with hands folded, and men in shirts, including a grey shirt and a red shirt, wait in line. Brass oil lamps and fruit sit on a table at left, and a second robed figure in orange stands at right. Behind them are red-lit stage decorations, a screen, and a crowd beyond a barrier, with visible people dressed in white. Darshan blessing scene; the robed figure seated centre is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and orange turban), in an in-person setting.2010-01-19Outdoor evening satsang at night. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and saffron robe stands with back partly turned, extending a hand toward an older woman in a green-grey sari with gold bangles and a wristwatch, who presses her palms together in anjali. Beside her stands a young woman in white with a yellow shawl. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a red-and-white shawl, stand among a crowd of devotees. Another saffron-robed sannyasi stands at right edge. Orange flags and an illuminated stage area are visible in the background, along with a parked vehicle.2010-02-16Night outdoor photo at a large gathering. A figure in saffron-orange clothing with a long orange turban and long dark swept-back hair sits on an orange-cushioned seat, placing a hand on the head of a young man in a grey-brown striped shirt who bows forward. Around them, people in white dhotis and kurtas wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas. A woman with grey hair and glasses in a white sari stands nearby. Red-lidded trays hold fruit and bangles, and illuminated lights and a crowd fill the background.2010-01-21January 22 20102010-01-22