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Outdoor darshan scene at dusk in front of a large crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing, with palm trees, orange flags and a white RV in the background. In the foreground, a figure in a bright orange turban and orange robes sits on an orange-cushioned raised seat, handing red fruit to a man in a white shirt wearing a rudraksha mala. Other devotees, some in white and yellow, stand close by, and a basket of fruit rests on the seat beside the figure. The turban and robes are plain orange with no ceremonial gold necklace visible, so the figure is not an appearance-based a person candidate.

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Outdoor evening darshan at a large open ground lined with palm trees and orange pennants. A man in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe sits on an orange-cushioned dais, with long swept-back hair and a white cloth draped over his lap, receiving a red fruit from a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a dense crowd of devotees in white clothes watches, with blue and red plastic chairs in front, a white motorhome parked in the background, and a tray of apples visible on the right. A woman in a white sari with a mala stands nearby.2010-02-18An outdoor gathering at dusk with a large crowd of devotees in white and colourful clothing, seated on blue and red plastic chairs and standing under palm trees and saffron flags. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange robe and saffron turban sits on an orange-cushioned seat and receives a silver plate of fruit and flowers from a smiling man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala. A woman in a red blouse and purple sari with orange flower in her hair and a man in a yellow shawl stand nearby. Behind the seated figure, another person in orange robes stands beside a white air cooler, and a white motorhome is parked in the background.2010-02-18An outdoor darshan event at dusk with a large crowd of devotees in white clothes, many wearing rudraksha malas, seated on rows of blue, red and white plastic chairs. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching saffron headwrap leans down from an orange-draped stage or vehicle, with long dark hair, holding hands with a woman in a maroon-and-white sari with a mala who speaks to them. Other devotees in white and yellow shawls surround them, and a few more orange-clad figures are at the edge of the stage. Behind them stand a white motorhome, saffron flags on poles, palm trees and a pink-roofed building under a pale evening sky.2010-02-18Outdoor evening scene at a large gathering of devotees dressed mostly in white. In the foreground, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a cushioned orange palanquin-style seat, receiving or holding red fruit. A man in white shirt and a woman in white with a yellow shawl lean in to offer red fruit or apples toward the seated figure. Behind, another person in orange robes with long swept-back hair stands near the seat. The crowd fills the background with white-clad people, blue plastic chairs, palm trees and string lights, with a white van at right.2010-02-18Night photo of an outdoor darshan event with stage lights overhead. In the left foreground, a long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange head wrap sits behind a tray of red apples and holds out an apple toward a woman in a yellow sari. Beside them, a bowl of apples, a red tray with rudraksha malas and beads, and orange cloth are visible. Around them, devotees in white shirts and saris and several men in orange shawls press forward, one man in white and orange shawl smiling at the right. A large crowd fills the background beneath strings of lights and tents.2010-01-10Outdoor darshan event at dusk with a large crowd of seated and standing devotees in white clothes and saffron garments, rows of white and red plastic chairs in front, palm trees and saffron flags behind, and a white van parked in the distance. In the foreground, a figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban sits on an orange-cushioned dais and places a hand on the head of a grey-haired man in white who kneels before him, while a woman in white and a child in a yellow top kneel nearby and an attendant in orange stands at the right edge. A red box with offerings sits on the dais. a person cues are the swept-back long dark hair and saffron turban and robe, with the figure seated on a dais giving blessing; appearance is consistent but not conclusive.2010-02-18Night outdoor event photographed at a satsang with a dense crowd of devotees seated and standing on the ground. On the right, a figure in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits on a yellow-cushioned seat with a long dark braid visible, and a devotee in orange kneels beside him offering something by hand. A tray of red apples and a basket of reddish offerings sit in front of the seat. Behind, a standing man in orange with a red head covering and a rudraksha mala stands near speaker cabinets and stage lights. Foreground devotees include a woman in a yellow shawl and a woman in a braid, a man in a pink shirt, and a man in white with a red shawl. Orange flags line the background path. The presiding figure matches the Swamiji appearance cues of orange robe, orange turban and long swept-back hair, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2010-01-09Evening outdoor event in a palm-lined open ground with a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees behind plastic chairs. In the foreground, a figure in a bright orange turban and orange sleeveless top sits on a raised orange-draped platform beside a golden item, reaching out to touch a man in a white shirt. Nearby, another man in white with a yellow shawl and a young man in orange robes stand close. Orange flags, a coconut bunch on a palm, a white motorhome and a streetlamp fill the background.2010-02-18Night photograph of an outdoor satsang crowd with many devotees in white clothes and rudraksha malas, some kneeling and bowing with heads lowered. On the right, a man in orange robes and an orange turban stands on a raised platform, reaching his hand toward a kneeling devotee's head in blessing. Another orange-clad figure with long hair stands behind him. A woman in a yellow shawl sits in the foreground, with fruit visible at the lower right. Stage lights and orange flags are visible in the background, and the crowd extends into the distance.2010-01-09Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees behind and in front of a raised stage. A man with long swept-back dark hair wearing a saffron/orange sleeveless robe and an orange turban sits at right, smiling, with a young devotee in saffron garments beside him. Behind him stands a bald priest in an orange shawl with a large ornate gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. Devotees in white and yellow saris, a white-shirted man with a rudraksha mala, and a young man in white with a red garland stand in front, receiving blessings. Fruit such as apples sits on a table at lower right, with orange banners and stage lights in the background. The appearance-based label applies: a person is the saffron-robed man with long hair and turban, seated at right on the stage.2010-01-09Night outdoor event on grass lit by floodlights and a light tower, with a crowd of many people seated and standing behind. In the foreground, a figure in orange with a saffron turban and long curly hair sits at a raised table, smiling and holding a red cloth, with a tray of red apples and sweets in front. Beside him a man in an orange robe holds an apple. Nearby devotees kneel and bow, including a woman in orange and a woman in a yellow sari with a braid. A young man in white with a red shawl and rudraksha mala stands at center. Speaker boxes and orange flags are visible in the background.2010-01-09Night-time outdoor event with a crowd of devotees in front of a raised stage. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on a yellow cushioned seat and reaches toward a devotee. Behind him stands another monk in orange robes and a reddish-orange head covering. Bowls of apples and a tray of fruit and sweets sit on the stage edge. Devotees in white, yellow and mixed clothing gather closely; a woman in a yellow shawl and a girl with a long braid stand in the foreground. Stage lights and speaker cabinets are visible behind, with orange flags lining the grounds.2010-01-09