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Evening outdoor darshan at a Bhagavad Gita event. In the right foreground, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair, extends a hand to bless a man in a white t-shirt with an orange lanyard and an ID badge. Around them, devotees stand and kneel: a woman in a teal sari with a long braid bows with hands at her face, an older man in white stands at left, and several men in white shirts and rudraksha malas, one in an orange shawl, watch. A white-haired woman in a cream top is partly visible at lower left. Flowers and a garlanded table are at right, with night lights and an orange wall behind.

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Night-time outdoor darshan at an event with floodlights overhead. In the foreground, a man in a light blue t-shirt with a rudraksha mala and orange lanyard kneels with his hand on his chest before a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, whose long dark hair falls over the shoulders. A man in white kurta with a red-orange shawl stands beside the kneeling devotee, and other men in white and orange lanyards, a woman in a light sari with folded hands, and an older white-haired person in cream clothing with a rudraksha mala are visible. At right, a person in orange robes sits beside a tray of offerings and garlands, and orange cloth draping lines the background.2010-02-17Outdoor evening darshan at night. A man in an orange turban and orange robe, with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas, sits on a raised seat at right, smiling and extending his arm toward a bald older man in white who bends forward with his head lowered. Around them, devotees in white shirts and orange sashes stand close, a woman in an orange sari with an orange cord at left, and a grey-haired person in the foreground. Behind them are orange drapes, a tent structure and a white cooler. The seated figure matches the a person candidate by orange turban, long hair and malas, so the appearance-based label is probable, but the face is not used. Photo credit overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramahamsa.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.2010-02-16A bearded man in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron-orange robe sits on the right, smiling, with his hand resting on the head of a man in white who bows forward. Behind them, several men in white kurtas and dhotis stand, including one in an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, and one in a white shirt with a mala. A woman in a lavender top and pale yellow shawl stands at left with a long braid, and an older woman with white hair is partially visible at lower left. A red tray with flowers and offerings sits beside the seated figure, under night lighting with a crowd seated in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in saffron, given his turban, saffron robe and rudraksha-adorned presentation while blessing a devotee in a satsang-type darshan setting.2010-02-17Night-time outdoor gathering at a satsang. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, is the central figure, viewed from behind; a man in a white shirt and white trousers bows forward with his hands pressed together, his face lowered toward the seated figure's hands while others in white shirts and saffron-orange shawls stand around. A grey-haired woman in a turquoise blouse watches from the left foreground. A man in saffron robes at upper right holds a phone. Background shows a lit stage area and many people. Tables with items are visible at the right edge.2010-02-16Night 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-time outdoor darshan. A figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a long dark swept-back hairstyle sits low on a red mat, leaning forward toward devotees. Several devotees press their palms together in anjali; a woman in an orange sari with a gold necklace and bangles, and a man in glasses and a white shirt with a wristwatch, lean in with folded hands. Men in white kurtas and orange-dyed shawls with rudraksha-style malas stand behind. A man in an orange robe stands at upper right, and white tents and orange banners fill the background under floodlights. a person: the seated figure in orange with a turban and long hair receiving devotees.2010-02-17Night outdoor darshan scene. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, sleeveless saffron robe and long dark hair, with a rudraksha-style mala, sits at right, appearing to receive or offer a beaded mala from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends toward him, smiling. Around them, men in white shirts and gold chains and one young man with a red-orange shawl look on, while a grey-haired woman in a beige sari sits at left and a woman with a kumkum mark sits in the foreground. Floodlights and a crowd fill the background.2010-02-17Night outdoor scene at an ashram-style event with a bright floodlight overhead. In the right foreground, a figure in an orange sleeveless garment and an orange turban sits with one hand raised, blessing or touching the head of a kneeling man in white. The kneeling man wears white clothes, a rudraksha mala and has his palms pressed together in anjali. Around them, devotees in white shirts and dhotis wear rudraksha malas, one man in the background wears an orange-red shawl, and an elderly woman with white hair in a beige sari sits in the lower left. A table with flowers, a box and a mala is visible at the right edge.2010-02-17A night-time photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair swept back, placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt who stands with palms pressed together in a respectful gesture. Beside him a man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala and gold wristwatch and watches closely. On the left, an older woman with white hair in a beige top and a woman in glasses and a black-and-white patterned shawl look on. Behind, a young man in an orange robe stands near a stage, and a low table holds a microphone, rudraksha beads and gold-trimmed cushions. A bright stage light is visible above.2010-02-17Night outdoor darshan at an event with stage lights overhead and an orange drape along the back. In the foreground, a figure in a bright orange turban and sleeveless orange robe stands with long dark hair, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a pink-white shirt with his hair tied back, who bows with folded hands. Around them, men in white kurtas, pink shirts and orange robes watch, some with rudraksha malas, one wearing glasses and a moustache with palms pressed together. A woman at the left edge is partly visible. On the right, a tray holds fruit, flowers and mala beads.2010-02-17Night 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.2010-02-17