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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.

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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.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.2010-02-18An 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.2010-02-18Outdoor 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.2010-02-18Outdoor 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.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 evening gathering at a dusk-lit venue with a large crowd of devotees, many in white and yellow clothing with rudraksha malas, seated in red and blue plastic chairs. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe sits on an elevated orange-draped seat, leaning toward a woman in a white sari who holds up her hands in greeting while a small child in an orange shirt is held nearby. Behind them stands a man in orange robes. Orange flags and a white RV-style vehicle appear in the background, with palm trees and a pink-roofed building beyond.2010-02-18Outdoor evening gathering at a Seeragapadi event. A seated figure in an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and long dark hair, with a rudraksha-style mala, clasps hands with a smiling man in a white shirt and black beaded mala. Behind them a dense crowd of mostly white-clad devotees stands among blue and red plastic chairs, with a white bus, palm trees and orange flags. Orange cushions and a white cloth sit in the foreground, and a small child in orange is visible.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.2010-01-10Night 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 gathering with a large crowd behind a stage lit by floodlights and strings of orange flags. On the right, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and an orange turban and sits on a raised seat, gesturing with an open hand toward a man in a white shirt who presses his hands to his chest. Beside them a younger man in orange robes holds a red apple, and a bowl of apples sits in the foreground. A bald man in orange clothing and a gold chain stands at the upper right. Left of centre, a man with long curly hair wears a white kurta, a red shawl and a rudraksha mala. Several children and women in colourful saris and a yellow headscarf stand in the lower left.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.2010-01-09