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Outdoor evening darshan at a large open-air gathering. In the foreground a figure in an orange turban and orange robe, long dark hair swept back, sits on an orange-cushioned dais and reaches out with a hand to a kneeling older man in a white shirt and white shawl, who smiles and leans forward with folded hands. Beside them a younger man in an orange robe sits at the right edge. Behind, a dense crowd of people in white clothes, some wearing yellow shawls, fills the grounds, with blue and red plastic chairs at left, orange pennants, a white van, palm trees and a lit lamp post in the background.

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Outdoor 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.2010-02-18Outdoor 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 evening satsang scene at night. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban with long dark hair leans forward, smiling, clasping the hands of a middle-aged man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Around them stand several men in white shirts, a young man in an orange-and-white outfit with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a braid, bending forward. Behind them an orange-robed attendant stands near a stage with lights. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, distinguished by the orange turban, swept-back long hair, saffron robes, and the ceremonial seat receiving devotees.2010-02-16Outdoor festival scene at dusk on a raised platform. In the right foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange sleeveless top and orange drape with long dark swept-back hair sits on a yellow-cushioned seat, reaching forward to touch the shoulder of a man in a white vest with a yellow-and-green marigold garland. Beside him, a young man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a hand on the garlanded man. A large crowd in white clothing stands behind a barrier, with blue and red plastic chairs in front. Tall palms, orange flags, a banana plant with hanging coconuts, a white canopy and stage lights frame the scene.2010-02-18Outdoor event at dusk with a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees behind bamboo barriers and rows of blue and red plastic chairs. In the foreground, a long-bearded elderly man in orange robes and glasses sits and gestures with his hands, while beside him a figure in an orange turban, orange sleeveless garment and long dark hair sits on an orange raised seat with an ornate orange backrest. Another person in orange robes sits nearby, and a woman in an orange sari with a gold necklace watches. Saffron flags, a white bus, palm trees and a coconut bunch frame the scene.2010-02-18Evening outdoor darshan at a large gathering, with a crowd of mostly white-clad devotees and many orange flags and bunting behind. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and orange robe sits on an orange-cushioned seat, one hand raised to touch the head of a smiling man in a white shirt who holds a red fruit. Other devotees in white, some wearing yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, lean in with red fruits. Blue and red plastic chairs and floodlights are visible.2010-02-18Outdoor event under white tented canopy with blue poles and red-cloth seating. A figure in orange robes and an orange headwrap sits cross-legged on a red cloth-covered dais, facing a crowd. Around him, many men in white dhotis and white shirts crowd close; one man in a white dhoti and shirt leans in to touch the seated figure's shoulder. On the right, a man in white with a long orange shawl holds papers. The seated figure has a long-haired, bearded appearance and distinctive orange drapery; the image appearance-based cues suggest a person, seated as the centre of attention, with devotees and officials in white around him.2006-12-31July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor event under a open-sided pavilion of bamboo poles and white canvas, with a large crowd of devotees standing and seated behind. In the foreground a seated man in an orange and gold robe with an orange head wrap and a rudraksha mala is receiving a paper from a devotee, while a standing man in orange robes with a maroon-edged shawl and a wristwatch bends toward him. Many people in white shirts and dhotis surround them, a woman in a teal top and a young boy in white are nearby, and a yellow and orange banner hangs at the upper left. The seated figure shows distinctive orange and ornate clothing with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, consistent with Swamiji (probable) receiving devotees at a KAILASA event.2008-07-28A nighttime outdoor satsang photographed under floodlights. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron robe sits on a raised white-cushioned seat, smiling as an older man in white kurta and glasses bends forward to clasp their hands. A woman in a white sari with yellow border and a long braid sits in the foreground, watching. Behind them, saffron-robed attendants with long hair and red sashes stand near the seat, and a camera operator with a video camera is at the upper right. A large seated audience is visible in the background, with the stage area lit by lamps and orange drapery.2010-02-16Night outdoor event photographed under stage lights, with a large crowd visible in the background. In the foreground, a man in a bright orange turban and orange robe, with long wavy hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, leans forward on a raised platform, smiling and reaching toward a crowd of devotees. Beside him, another man in orange robes stands close. Around them, men in white shirts and women in white and yellow saris lean in, some with hands extended. A tray of apples and fruit sits on the platform edge with a string of beads. Probable Swamiji: the orange-robed figure in the turban, identified by distinctive long hair, orange turban and orange robes, is seated on the platform receiving devotees.2010-01-10July 28 20082008-07-28