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A seated figure in an orange turban, orange sleeveless garment and rudraksha mala extends a hand toward the head of a young woman in white who bows with hands folded. Beside them a man in white with an orange shawl and mala stands attentively. Behind, a crowd of people in white clothes watches, and a camera operator and a white-clad man stand at the top edge near a white air cooler and stage microphone. Yellow cushions and green plants frame the setting. Several cues mark the orange-clad seated figure as a person: long swept-back hair, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair falling past the shoulders, sits on a raised cushioned seat smiling as devotees approach. A man in white clothes with a yellow cloth over his arm stands with his hands in anjali mudra and bends forward toward the seated figure. Around them, people in white shirts and orange-red shawls stand and gather, including a woman in a pale cream sari seen from behind with gray hair, and a person in orange robes stands at the upper right near a white cooler. The background shows a dim, crowded hall with an orange-toned stage. This appears to be a darshan moment in which devotees come forward to greet the seated teacher.2010-02-17A photograph of a satsang at night where a man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair sits on a raised seat, leaning forward to place his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dark trousers, who bows with his hands clasped. Surrounding them, men in white shirts and dhotis and a young man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala stand close, and an older man with a white moustache watches. A cameraman on the right films with a video camera, and a red-covered table with offerings sits at the edge. The figure in the orange turban has distinctive long hair and orange robes, a person cue, seated in the role of the giver of blessing.2010-02-16A photograph of an initiation moment at a Shuddhadvaitam camp. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala is pressing a hand to the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with a red shawl. Behind them, women in white and red-shawled participants watch, a fan and greenery are visible, and a gold ring and bangles are on the seated man's wrist. The long dark hair, saffron wrap, and rudraksha mala are distinctive appearance cues for a probable Swamiji presence.2016-05-06A photograph of a smiling person seated on a white cushioned chair, dressed in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white and maroon flower garland and a rudraksha mala. A trident-topped staff stands behind the chair. Around him, devotees kneel and bow: a man in white with an orange headband in the lower left, a person in white bending forward in the lower centre, and a woman in a white saree with gold border kneeling at right with hands joined. A man in an orange sash stands behind at top right, and a standing official in a dark jacket with an orange lanyard is at left. A white air cooler is visible at top right.2008-07-28A 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 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.2010-02-16Outdoor ceremony at a temple-style event. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless garment and a layered gold-bead necklace sits on a white-draped seat or dais, gazing to the side. Beside him, a bald man in orange sits on a white cushion. A woman in an orange top with hair tied back kneels in the foreground, bowing toward the seat. Behind, men in white dhotis and shirts stand near striped bamboo poles, one wearing a lanyard badge. A small book rests on the white cloth. Swamiji (probable) is the seated long-haired figure, given the presentation cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, with the page noting his presence at this event.2008-04-19Night darshan at an outdoor event. A figure seated on an orange-cushioned throne wears an orange turban, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, and places his palm on the bowed head of an elderly man in a white shirt with folded hands. Behind them a younger man in an orange robe stands on the dais, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands beside the devotee. Crowds of onlookers and a woman in orange sari stand in the foreground. On the dais table sit a plate of apples, a tray of wrapped sweets, and a box of rudraksha malas. Warm lights and strings of coloured bulbs decorate the background.2010-01-19Evening 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 seated man with long dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange garment and gold necklace, presses his palm to the forehead of a bare-chested man with short dark hair who wears a rudraksha mala and white cloth over his shoulder, during an initiation-style blessing. Behind them a woman in a red sari with a white forehead mark smiles, and other women in red and gold clothing sit in a red tent beside a golden throne, green foliage and a cooler. A small bundle of colourful thread is held near the recipient's hand. a person is the saffron-clad figure with long dreadlocks and gold necklace, performing the blessing.2016-05-06Night 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 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.2010-02-17