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Outdoor darshan at an open-air gathering with a large crowd of white-clad devotees behind wooden barriers and palm trees, orange flags and a white van in the background. In the foreground, a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless orange robe, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned seat and gestures toward a woman in an orange sari with gold earrings and necklace who is speaking to him. Beside her a man in a black-and-white striped shirt holds a young child in a pink outfit. On the left, an orange-robed elder with white hair bends forward, and a man in white with a yellow scarf stands nearby. A small lamp flame glows at the right edge. a person is seated on the throne-like seat, identified by orange turban, saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala.

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A photograph of an outdoor festival crowd at dusk, with a large crowd of devotees filling the open ground under palm trees. In the foreground a man in an orange saffron turban and sleeveless orange garment, with long hair, reaches forward to touch the chest of a small child in an orange outfit. Beside them a smiling woman in a white sari with a black mala necklace and jewelry watches, and another woman in white stands nearby. Behind, many people in white and light clothing fill the grounds; a large orange-framed portrait banner hangs on a pole and stage lights glow in the distance.2010-02-18Outdoor darshan at a large open-air gathering under palm trees with orange pennants. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a raised orange-cushioned platform, reaching out to touch the forehead of a woman in a maroon patterned top with gold bangles, her hands pressed together in namaskar. Nearby an older man in cream clothes and a bald man in dark clothes lean in with hands held out. A crowd of people in white and colourful saris and kurtas fills the background, with plastic chairs in blue and red and a white motorhome parked behind. Two girls in the foreground watch, one in a blue top and one in a yellow dress with a braid.2010-02-18Night darshan at an outdoor public satsang. A figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, leans forward and cups the cheek of a smiling man in a striped shirt, who presses his palms together. Behind them, an older woman in a blue sari with glasses also joins her hands. A bald man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, and a crowd of seated and standing devotees in white fills the background under orange-lit poles and stage lights. Flowers and a red mala lie on a cushion in the foreground. a person: the orange turban, long hair and mala match the page's description of the teacher, so this is a probable identification from appearance cues.2010-01-10Outdoor darshan scene at dusk with a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees behind blue and red plastic chairs. In the foreground, a figure in a bright orange turban and sleeveless orange robe sits cross-legged on a yellow-and-orange raised seat, with long dark hair down the back and a rudraksha-style mala in hand, receiving devotees. Beside him stands another person in orange robes with a tilak. A man in a white shirt bends forward toward the seat, and devotees in white and maroon kneel or lean in. Behind them, a white van, palm trees, orange flags and a low building with an orange-trimmed roof complete the setting. Visible people number roughly 21-100.2010-02-18Outdoor darshan event at dusk with a large crowd of people dressed mostly in white seated on chairs and standing behind barricades. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe sits on a yellow-cushioned seat, leaning toward a man in a light blue checked shirt who gestures near his face, while a small girl in a blue dress is held nearby and another girl in a white and pink outfit is beside them. Two men in white kneel at the left, a young woman in white with a yellow shawl sits in the lower left corner, and a white motorhome and palm trees stand in the background with orange flags.2010-02-18Outdoor photo at dusk among tall palm trees of a crowd gathered before an orange-draped ratha or chariot-style platform. A man in an orange turban and orange robe, with long dark hair and rudraksha beads in his hand, sits on a golden-orange cushioned seat, leaning forward to touch a devotee in white with a yellow shawl. A tray of apples sits in front of the seat. Behind a bamboo barrier, a long line of devotees in white dhotis and colourful clothing stands watching, with a loudspeaker on a stand and a video camera on a tripod at left. Banana bunches hang from a tree at top centre.2010-02-18A photograph of a satsang hall packed with a crowd of seated and standing devotees, many men in white shirts and dhotis and several women in saffron and blue saris. On the right, a man in an orange turban, red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white cushioned seat, his long dark hair swept back, extending his hand toward a kneeling woman in an orange sari who bows and touches his feet. A bald man in an orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits at the far right edge. A child in a striped top is in the foreground. The orange-turbaned figure matches the a person appearance cues only partly, so the identity is uncertain.2008-10-15A photograph taken at night at an outdoor darshan event with a large crowd. In the foreground, a person in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe, with a white and pink flower garland, stands on a raised platform and extends a hand toward a man in a checked shirt who holds a small child dressed in a navy top. Around them, many devotees in white and colourful clothing press forward, some with hands folded in namaskar. String lights and a tree are visible above the crowd, and a small building sits in the background.2010-02-18Outdoor darshan at an open ground in the evening, with a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees behind a barrier and rows of blue and red chairs. In the foreground, a seated figure in a saffron/orange turban and saffron robe, sitting on an orange-cushioned throne-like seat, places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a pink shirt, while a young attendant in white with a yellow shawl stands beside them. Two women in orange and a girl in a yellow top with a long braid are in front, with palms pressed together. Orange flags and palm trees line the background, with a white van and a cooler at the right. a person appearance cues are present but uncertain, so the figure is described by role only.2010-02-18Outdoor photo at an evening festival gathering with a large crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white behind barricades. In the foreground, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban sits on a yellow-cushioned seat, holding a rudraksha mala, while a second person in orange robes with long dark hair stands beside them. A man in a maroon patterned shirt and a man in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala reach toward the seated figure. A white-clad figure with long hair stands at the upper right, and a red-lidded box with flowers sits in the foreground. Palm trees, orange flags and a white caravan are visible in the background. The seated figure has long dark hair and no visible crown, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm a specific identity.2010-02-18A photograph of a crowded indoor satsang hall with many people seated and standing. In the centre-right, a person in a bright orange turban, red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a white-draped platform, extending a hand toward a devotee. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and the figure wears a saffron wrap and orange garments. Around them, devotees in white shirts, orange shawls and saris press close, some with hands folded or touching the person. A bald man in orange robes sits at the right edge beside flower decorations. Fluorescent lights and a wall fan are visible at the top. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with saffron turban, long hair and orange wrap as cues, shown as an in-person satsang participant receiving devotees.2008-10-15Crowded outdoor event under tree canopy and white draped awning. A figure seated on a white-draped chariot or throne wears a saffron-orange robe and a saffron-orange turban with gold border, long dark hair visible at the shoulder, and a gold-bordered orange cloth; a devotee in white shirt reaches toward them. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, some with rudraksha-style necklaces and tilak marks, and women in cream and orange saris with gold jewelry and mangalsutra stand among a large gathering. A tall decorated pole with a blue and orange cloth panel rises at top center. Welcome gathering at a chariot-honouring event.2008-07-28