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Night outdoor event under a bright floodlit canopy with an orange and white awning and red drapery behind. On the right, a long-haired man in a leopard-print garment with orange cloth and a garland of white flowers sits on a cushioned seat, extending a hand toward the crowd. Beside him, a woman in an orange sari with a garland and a young man in an orange shawl stand close; a young man in a striped shirt presses his palms together in namaste. Nearby, people in white clothes, some with yellow shawls, and women in yellow and white saris gather and bow with folded hands. A larger crowd fills the background under the lights.

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Outdoor evening event on a stage with a crowd of many people behind a red-carpeted platform, lit by illuminated pillars. A figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe, seated on an orange-cushioned throne with a wooden frame, places a hand on the head of a man in a brown shirt who bows forward, with a man in white kurta and yellow shawl with rudraksha mala steadying him. A woman in an orange sari with a yellow-and-orange blouse kneels in front of the throne with her head bowed. Another man in a white t-shirt and a yellow garland stands at the right edge. Garlands and flowers lie on the stage.2010-01-22Night outdoor event under a white tent canopy with bright floodlights and a crowd beyond. At left, a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top and leopard-print wrap, with a white flower garland, sits seated behind a low table piled with apples, sweets and packets. Several devotees in white with yellow shawls stand and bow, one with palms pressed together, while others in white and light shirts crowd around the table. Decorative pillars with floral and painted designs flank the stage area, and orange string lights line the background. Count of visible people is more than twenty.2010-02-12Night outdoor event lit by floodlights on a tall stand. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne draped with red cloth and yellow and red marigold garlands smiles, wearing a white turban, long dark hair, a leopard-print top, and multiple gold necklaces; this matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long hair, turban, and ornate gold adornments. Beside the throne a man in white dhoti with a gold border stands near a tray of fruit, and an orange-robed attendant appears at the right edge. A large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees presses toward the throne, with elderly people reaching out to touch it; several people in the foreground have their hands extended forward. Behind them a seated crowd fills the grounds.2010-12-29Night 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.2010-01-19Night 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.2010-01-21Evening outdoor event photograph with a crowd seated in rows of chairs behind, and illuminated light towers in the background. In the foreground, an older man in white clothes bows deeply with palms pressed together while a woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange head wrap places her hand on his head. Around them, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a yellow shawl holds the bowing man's arm, another man in white with a mala stands nearby, and several women in white and yellow saris and a small child in yellow look on. Fruit is visible at the lower edge. The woman in orange is visibly a sannyasi-style devotee; no identifiable a person candidate is clearly present.2010-01-22Night outdoor event lit by floodlights, with a large crowd of white-clad devotees behind a barrier. In the foreground, a man in a white turban and a leopard-print top sits on a richly decorated gold-and-red throne (peetha) framed by yellow and red marigold garlands, smiling broadly, wearing a long rudraksha-style necklace and a white dhoti beneath. A man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl stands beside the throne near a tray of fruit, and a shaven-headed man in white with an orange shawl stands behind. Devotees in white garments, some with orange and gold cloths, press forward to receive blessings (darshan). A fruit offering and flower-decorated platform are visible at the right edge. The throne has an upholstered red cushion and a gold-trimmed table.2010-12-29Night outdoor event with a large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and saris, many with orange shawls. A man seated on a richly decorated golden-framed throne wears a cream turban and a leopard-print top, with long dark hair, and is garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Attendants in white stand around him, one in an orange-and-white shawl. Trays of fruit, coconuts and offerings sit on the throne's golden base, and bright lights illuminate the stage area.2010-12-29January 22 20102010-01-22Night photograph of an outdoor evening gathering with bright floodlights on tall poles and a large crowd seated in rows. On the right, a man in orange robes with long dark hair and a beard stands with hands folded in namaste on a raised platform. Beside him, a woman in an orange headwrap and orange garment wears a white flower garland and receives a tray of fruit from a person in orange clothing. Nearby, a shaved-headed priest in orange with white tripundra marks on his forehead stands at left, and devotees in white and beige kneel or bow at the platform edge. Strings of small flags decorate the stage.2010-01-08Outdoor evening darshan at night with floodlights and rows of orange flags in the background. In the right foreground, a long-haired figure in an orange robe and matching orange turban sits elevated on a yellow-cushioned seat, gesturing with one hand toward devotees; a tray of apples sits at the lower right. A probable Swamiji is shown in appearance-based terms: long swept-back hair, orange turban and saffron robe. Around him, many devotees crowd close; a woman in a teal top presses her palms together in anjali, a man in white shirt leans forward, and other people in white and orange sit or stand on the packed lawn, with a large seated crowd visible behind.2010-01-10Night photograph at an outdoor ashram event under a tent canopy with pink and red draped fabric behind. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange sleeveless top under a leopard-print shawl and a white flower garland, sits at a yellow-covered table and holds up a small paper item. Beside him stands a younger figure in an orange robe with a white and red flower garland, touching their forehead. Around them a crowd of men and women in white kurtas and lighter clothing stands close. Red apples, flower garlands and small packets sit on the table in front, and a green wreath hangs at the upper right.2010-02-12