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Night-time outdoor darshan at a Bhagavad Gita event, lit by overhead floodlights with orange banners and a crowd of devotees in the background. In the foreground, a figure in an orange sleeveless top and a tall orange turban, with long dark hair, extends a hand toward a man in a white checked shirt and dark trousers who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him, a man in a white shirt with a gold chain and another in a pink shirt look on. At left, a woman in a white sari with a dark bun holds a water bottle and a rudraksha-style mala. At right, a man in an orange robe with a dark sash stands beside a table holding garlands and a tray of ornate objects. The scene shows a blessing being given to a devotee.

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A 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.2010-02-16Night outdoor satsang at a Bhagavad Gita event. A seated person in an orange sleeveless top and orange turban raises a hand in blessing over a man with bowed head and folded hands, while another man leans in embracing him from behind. Around them stand devotees in white shirts, saffron-orange shawls and an orange robe, a young man with long hair and a rudraksha-style mala at left, and a young girl in a yellow hair ribbon at lower left. Orange flags and a banner line the background, with plastic chairs and white lights overhead. Visible people number about eight to ten.2010-02-16Outdoor evening gathering at a satsang, photographed at night with lights and orange draped structures behind. In the foreground, a person in an orange sleeveless top and a bright orange turban places a hand on the head of a young man bending forward in a light striped shirt. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and watch, and a man in an orange robe with long hair stands at right beside a tray holding small items. A figure in a white kurta appears in the background.2010-02-16Outdoor evening satsang scene at night. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban with long dark hair leans forward, smiling, clasping the hands of a middle-aged man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Around them stand several men in white shirts, a young man in an orange-and-white outfit with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a braid, bending forward. Behind them an orange-robed attendant stands near a stage with lights. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, distinguished by the orange turban, swept-back long hair, saffron robes, and the ceremonial seat receiving devotees.2010-02-16Night outdoor photo at a satsang event with floodlights and orange draped barriers behind. On the right, a seated figure wearing an orange turban and orange robe, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, rests a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bends forward in devotion; the mala hangs toward the bowed man. A brass tray with fruit sits beside the seated figure. Behind them, a standing man in orange clothing and a long-haired young man in an orange shawl are visible, while a crowd in white and orange stands in the background and a young woman in red sits at the lower left.2010-02-16A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair, smiles as he places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. Around him, devotees in white and cream shirts, orange shawls and dark clothing bow with palms pressed together, while a woman in a white top with a black bag beside her also joins her palms. Behind them, another robed attendant in orange stands near a red tray holding small items. The setting is an indoor evening gathering with lights overhead.2010-02-16Night outdoor darshan scene under bright floodlights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban, with long dark swept-back hair and a sleeveless saffron garment, receives a devotee; a hand is raised toward his forehead in blessing. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis wear rudraksha malas and gold chains, one with a red-orange shawl; a woman in a cream sari with a red border sits at left with her back to the camera, and another woman in a white sari stands behind. Yellow cushions and a gold object sit beside the seated figure. Crowd and orange-clad attendants are visible behind.2010-02-17Night outdoor event under floodlights. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless top and rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned seat, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a plaid shirt who holds a rudraksha mala. Around them stand devotees in white shirts and pale blue shirts, a long-haired young man in white with an orange shawl and mala, and a long-haired young man in orange behind. Two women in red and yellow sarees are at the lower left. Orange drapes and a metal pergola frame the background. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2010-02-16Evening outdoor darshan scene with a crowd of devotees. A figure in an orange saffron turban, orange sleeveless robe and long swept-back dark hair sits and extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling older woman with short white hair, glasses, a gold-trimmed beige sari and a beaded necklace, who presses her palms together. Beside her, a smiling man in white kurta holds his hands together in greeting, and a grey-haired man in white leans forward with his head lowered. Behind them, people in white kurtas and an orange-clad attendant stand near a table with fruit and red cloth. Additional onlookers and a child are visible in the background under evening lights.2010-02-17A photograph at an evening outdoor event with stage lights overhead. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a matching orange turban, with long swept-back dark hair, smiles toward a woman with short white hair and cream clothing seen from behind. Swamiji (probable): the saffron turban, long dark hair and orange robe fit the presentation. Around them, several men with palms pressed together in namaste stand or kneel, including one in a blue-and-white checked shirt, one in a yellow-and-white checked shirt, and men in white dhotis and orange kurtas. A man in a red shawl stands in the background, and a woman in a gold-toned sari is at the left edge.2010-02-17Photograph 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.2010-02-16A nighttime outdoor satsang photographed under floodlights. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron robe sits on a raised white-cushioned seat, smiling as an older man in white kurta and glasses bends forward to clasp their hands. A woman in a white sari with yellow border and a long braid sits in the foreground, watching. Behind them, saffron-robed attendants with long hair and red sashes stand near the seat, and a camera operator with a video camera is at the upper right. A large seated audience is visible in the background, with the stage area lit by lamps and orange drapery.2010-02-16