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Nighttime outdoor event with a crowd of devotees. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and glasses bends forward and smiles while a figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless garment, with long dark hair, reaches out toward him with an open hand. Behind them stand several people in white shirts and dhotis, one with a rudraksha mala and another with a red-and-orange shawl, along with a figure in an orange robe at the upper right. Lights and a banner are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the orange-turbaned figure in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a bare-shouldered orange garment matches the candidate cues.

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Night outdoor satsang gathering lit by tall floodlights. In the foreground a figure in an orange sleeveless top and a saffron turban with long, swept-back dark hair faces a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala; the two clasp hands in greeting. Around them devotees wear white kurtas with orange scarves, and one younger man presses his palms together. A crowd fills the background with orange banners.2010-02-16Night photograph of an outdoor satsang setting with stage lights overhead. In the foreground, a person wearing a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron top, with long dark hair, reaches out toward a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala, who bows his head. Nearby, men in white dhotis and kurtas, some with rudraksha malas and red shawls, stand attentively, and a younger man in an orange robe stands at right beside a red tray with offerings. A crowd is visible in the background.2010-02-17Night photograph at an outdoor satsang or darshan. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair, sits on a cushioned seat and reaches out to touch the shoulder of a smiling man in white shirt and white dhoti who stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Around them, other men in white shirts and white dhotis stand, and a man in a red-and-white shawl with a dark mala watches. A woman in a patterned yellow-and-brown sari is seen from behind at left, and a grey-haired person in a beige top sits in the foreground. Stage lights and an air conditioner are visible in the background. The seated figure's identity is an appearance-based candidate with saffron robes, orange turban and long hair, so the description notes him as a probable Swamiji.2010-02-17Night outdoor darshan at an open-air event with floodlights and orange bunting behind a crowd. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban, bare-shouldered orange robe and long dark hair leans forward to bless a smiling man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala, who bows his head with hands held together. To the left, a young man in white with a long ponytail and a red-orange shawl rests a hand on the devotee's shoulder. Behind them, men in white and pink shirts watch, and a young man in orange robes stands at right beside a tray of fruit, flowers and garlands.2010-02-17Night photo at an outdoor event with bright floodlights and a large crowd in white behind. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind wears a bright orange turban and orange garment with long dark wavy hair, and places a hand on the head of a man bending forward in white clothes. To the left, a smiling young man with long dark hair wears white clothes, an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, and gestures with his hands. Behind, a man with long curly hair wears white with an orange shawl and mala, while a smiling man in a light blue and white top with a red tilak and mala stands nearby. Orange flags are visible in the background.2010-02-16Night outdoor event with a man in an orange turban and orange robe, long hair swept back, placing his hand on the head of a seated devotee in white shirt. Several other men in white shirts and a man in a light checked shirt stand or sit nearby; a banner-lined stage with orange drapes, a standing fan, a microphone and a table with flowers appear in the background. The orange-clad figure, with his orange turban, long hair and ornate-looking garb, is a probable match for a person, in the act of blessing a devotee. Lights on a pole illuminate the scene.2010-02-16A night-time photograph of a crowd gathered in front of an orange-draped stage. In the right foreground, a man in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe, with long dark hair, reaches out to touch the shoulder of a man in a white shirt who bends forward to receive him. Behind them, a young man with long hair wears an orange dhoti-style wrap, and devotees in white shirts, a checked shirt and orange shawls stand close together. A woman in yellow is partly visible at lower left.2010-02-16A night-time outdoor gathering at a person ashram event. A figure in an orange turban, orange garment and long dark swept-back hair stands at right, placing a hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt who bows his head. Around them, men in white shirts and orange-and-white sashes, one with a rudraksha mala, stand close, some with hands resting on the seated man's shoulders. Orange banners and lights are visible in the background. a person: the orange turban, swept-back long hair, orange clothing and visible saffron attire suggest the central figure, who is blessing the bowed devotee, though the face is partly turned away.2010-02-17A night-time photo of a devotee in a light blue t-shirt and rudraksha mala bowing with palms pressed together toward a figure seen from behind. That figure wears a bright orange turban and an orange sleeveless garment, with long dark hair falling down the back, and extends a hand toward the bowing devotee. Around them, several smiling men in white kurtas with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, one with a red bindi, stand close together, with a man in a maroon shirt behind. Blurred orange banners and a crowd fill the background. a person: the figure in orange with turban and long swept hair is a.2010-02-16A night-time outdoor satsang where a seated figure in an orange turban and orange robes touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, holding his hands. The seated figure has long dark hair and sits on a raised cushioned platform. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand and watch, one with a red-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads. A woman in a white top with a yellow shawl and a long braid sits in the foreground, her hand resting on the platform. A standing man in an orange robe appears at the upper right, and small brass items sit on a low table. Overhead lights and a dark tent frame the scene.2010-02-16Night outdoor darshan scene. A man in an orange turban, long dark swept hair, and an orange sleeveless top with an orange shawl stands at right, extending his right hand toward the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a blue ID lanyard and a rudraksha mala who bows with palms pressed together. Probable Swamiji (probable) is visible with long hair, an orange turban and orange clothing. Around them, men in white kurtas, rudraksha malas and orange shawls stand, and a man in an orange shawl appears at upper right. A green-and-white ceremony backdrop and orange banners are behind them.2010-02-17Night outdoor event photo. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless top with long dark curly hair reaches forward and rests a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows low. Beside them stands another man in a white shirt and trousers, and a smiling man with a red tilak on his forehead looks on. Behind, a man in a saffron-orange robe stands near a stage with orange draping and a canopy, with many onlookers in the background. The orange turban and robe suggest a sannyasi or priest figure, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity, so the appearance is uncertain.2010-02-16