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Night-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.

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Evening 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.2010-02-17Night 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.2010-02-17Evening photograph at an open-air satsang venue with stage lights overhead. A man with long dark hair and an orange turban, wearing an orange robe, sits on a cushioned seat and smiles as he places his hand on the head of a bowing older man in a white shirt. Around them, a grey-haired woman in a beige top has her palms pressed together, and devotees in white shirts and orange shawls stand nearby. A woman in orange holds a microphone at the upper right, and a white air conditioning unit is visible. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the turban, long hair and orange robes, and he is giving blessings to a devotee during darshan.2010-02-17A 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.2010-02-17January 09 20102010-01-09 +1 copiesNight outdoor darshan. A figure seated on a low platform wears an orange turban, orange robe and long dark swept-back hair, one arm extended toward a silver-haired woman in a beige sari seen from behind. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, some with rudraksha-style beads and gold chains, stand with hands folded or pressed together, smiling. A woman in a striped top at left and another in a pink sari stand among them. At right, a man in orange robes stands beside a tray with fruit, garlands and a gold ceremonial object. Stage lights glow overhead. Probable Swamiji (orange turban, long hair and orange robes) is seated and gesturing in the centre. Roughly fifteen to twenty people are visible.2010-02-17Night outdoor darshan where a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with long curly hair, sits on the ground and places a rudraksha mala over the head of a seated man in a light blue checked shirt and dark trousers. The seated devotee holds a small white paper. Around them, a woman in beige with glasses and a gold-bordered sari presses her palms together, a young man in white kurta with a red-orange shawl stands behind, and a man in a white shirt with a beaded mala watches. Foreground shows red-and-gold trays with rudraksha malas, fruit, sweets and a yellow cloth. Bright stage lights glow above.2010-02-17Evening 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.2010-02-17Night 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.2010-02-17A photograph of a darshan at an evening outdoor event. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a cushioned seat with long dark hair, placing both hands on the head of an older man in a white shirt and wristwatch, who bows with his eyes closed. Beside them an older woman in a gold-patterned sari and glasses waits with her hands together. Behind them, devotees in white clothes and orange-bordered badges stand among rows of white chairs under stage lights. Fresh red apples, a wooden box and a small brass lamp are set on the cushion in front. A camera operator is visible at the left edge.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 seated figure in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe, long dark hair visible at the back, places a hand on the forehead of an elderly bald man in a white short-sleeved shirt and a gold wristwatch. Behind them a smiling older woman with white hair and glasses, wearing a beige sari with a red border, presses her palms together. Other people in white and cream clothing stand in the background, and a red box with offerings sits to the left. A camera operator in white appears at the top left, and a faint text overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam . a person is seated in orange, performing a blessing touch on the devotee's head during a darshan2010-02-17