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Night photograph of a darshan at an outdoor stage lit by a floodlight. A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe and an orange turban, with long dark hair, places a hand on the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt, who leans forward. Beside him an older woman with white hair and reading glasses, wearing a beige top and a red-brown bead necklace, sits with her back to the camera. Behind them several men in white shirts, some with red or orange shawls, and a young man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl and beaded necklace look on. Stage drapery and lights are visible at the edges.

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Evening outdoor darshan at a stage. A figure in a bright orange turban and orange robe, with long dark hair, sits on a cream couch and places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Two women in front, one with short white hair in a cream sari and one in a red blouse, reach out to hold the hands of the seated figure. Behind them several men in white clothes and orange shawls stand watching. At the right edge a woman in an orange sari speaks into a microphone, and a white cooler stands near the stage.2010-02-17Evening outdoor darshan at night. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a large orange turban, with long dark hair and a bare upper arm, places a hand on the forehead of a bowing older man in white shirt and glasses. Before them an elderly white-haired woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha-style necklace holds the man's hands in folded prayer. Standing devotees in white shirts and orange shawls watch with hands pressed to chests. Behind the seated figure, a younger man in orange robes stands at a table holding papers near offerings of fruit and sweets. The background shows a crowd, orange-trimmed barriers and garden lights.2010-02-17Night outdoor darshan at an event stage lit by floodlights. A figure in an orange turban, sleeveless orange robe and long dark hair sits on a raised seat, smiling and placing a hand on the head of a bald, bespectacled man in a white shirt who bows and holds out his hands. Beside him, a white-haired woman in a beige top and beads kneels with bowed head. Behind them, men in white shirts and orange shawls and a woman in orange stand watching; a woman in an orange sari speaks into a microphone at right. A white air cooler and a yellow-and-red cushioned seat are visible.2010-02-17Night outdoor darshan scene. A figure in saffron-orange clothing and an orange turban sits on a cushioned seat at right, with long swept-back dark hair and orange robes, reaching forward to touch the forehead of a white-haired older man in a white shirt, khaki trousers and black belt, who holds the seated figure's hand with both hands. Beside him a woman in a beige sari with a beige shoulder bag and a beaded necklace has her palms pressed together, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala and folded hands stands at left. Another man in white with a red-orange shawl raises a hand to his forehead behind them. At upper right a person in orange robes holds a microphone, and a white air cooler stands beside him. Stage lights and an audience silhouette appear in the background.2010-02-17Night photograph of an outdoor darshan. A figure in orange robes and a tall orange turban sits on a raised seat with long dark hair falling down the back, and a devotee holds and touches one of his bare feet. Around him, devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded in anjali, including a man in a white shirt with a dark beaded mala and a man with a red-orange shawl. Two women on the left, one in a cream sari with a gold bangle and one with glasses and folded hands, watch with reverence. Bright floodlights and a tall pillar frame the scene at night.2010-02-17A 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.2010-02-16A photograph of an evening darshan at an outdoor event. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron robe, with long dark wavy hair, places a hand on the forehead of a man in white shirt and dark trousers who bends forward with his hands together, holding a red fruit. Beside him an older woman with white hair, glasses and a beige sari watches, and a younger woman in a yellow garment is in the foreground. Other standing men in white and orange-red shawls, and a man in a pink shirt, gather behind. A second figure in orange robes stands at the right by a white cabinet, and an orange-yellow canopy and crowd are visible in the background.2010-02-17Night outdoor event lit by floodlights. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron-orange robe, with a rudraksha-style mala, places a palm on the forehead of an older devotee, a white-haired woman in a light blue sari with glasses and a beaded necklace, while an older man in glasses and a striped shirt bows with his hands clasped. Behind them, men in white kurtas wear saffron-orange shawls, one with a rudraksha mala, and a cameraman in white films the blessing. A red tray with gold-coloured items sits at the right edge, and the crowd fills the background.2010-02-16A night-time photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron-orange garment, with a red tilak on the forehead, placing a hand on the crown of a bald, grey-bearded man in a blue-and-white striped shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Around them stand several onlookers in white and cream shirts, one wearing an orange shawl, with bright coloured lights glowing in the background. A tall, swept-back long hair and ceremonial orange attire are visible, but the person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the presiding figure is described by role as a giver of blessing. Several more people are visible in the crowd behind them.2010-01-20Night-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.2010-02-17Evening 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 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.2010-02-17