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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a white flower garland and a long beard, sits on a raised platform facing a dense crowd of devotees in white clothes. Many people press forward, some with hands folded or extended toward him, including a woman in a blue sari and children in front. A man in a blue polo shirt and a man holding a microphone stand among the crowd, and a cameraman is visible at upper left. The setting is a hall with white and green surfaces. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in orange robes and turban with a white garland, receiving devotees.

Evening outdoor event photograph with a crowd seated in rows of chairs behind, and illuminated light towers in the background. In the foreground, an older man in white clothes bows deeply with palms pressed together while a woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange head wrap places her hand on his head. Around them, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a yellow shawl holds the bowing man's arm, another man in white with a mala stands nearby, and several women in white and yellow saris and a small child in yellow look on. Fruit is visible at the lower edge. The woman in orange is visibly a sannyasi-style devotee; no identifiable a person candidate is clearly present.

August 03 2009

Night outdoor event with a large crowd seated in rows of white chairs under illuminated stage towers. In the foreground, a person in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a raised platform with a wooden stand and red-cloth offering tray holding apples and rudraksha malas, placing a hand on the head of an older man in white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands joined. Around them, devotees in white kurtas, a man in a yellow shawl, a woman in a green sari and a woman with a long braid stand or sit nearby, and another orange-clad attendant stands at the right edge. Blessing and darshan at a large public satsang gathering.

Evening event photo of a figure seated on a white throne-like seat draped with white and purple flower garlands. The seated figure wears an orange turban, an orange robe and a gold necklace, and sits with a smiling expression. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis kneel or bow before him, one with hands folded in namaskar and another bending close to his feet, while others in white and yellow saris and smart shirts watch nearby. A stage light stand and a standing man in white are visible in the background among a dark crowd. The seated figure's appearance, orange turban and ornate ceremonial clothing are presented as a probable match for a person, with the devotees offering respect in a satsang-like gathering.

A dense outdoor crowd presses around a bald, white-bearded man in an orange-saffron robe, with a red-orange shawl draped over his shoulders. He is being guided through the throng by men in white shirts and dhotis, some with raised hands reaching toward him. A man in a white shirt and mask stands near, and a man in white holds a large garland of red flowers at right. Several men in white, some with gold wristwatches and bracelets, press in from all sides. a person cues: saffron robe and an ornate, distinctive presence, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm. The scene reads as a procession or public darshan, with people reaching out to touch or greet the central figure.

December 29 2010

January 22 2010

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.

A dense crowd of devotees presses around an outdoor temple inauguration at night, with string lights and floral decorations overhead. In the centre, a figure in orange robes with a long dark plait stands bowed forward, a white flower garland draped over the shoulders of a person in an orange turban and orange robes in the foreground. Nearby, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a woman in white with a red bindi receive offerings from a brass tray. Many people in white, pink and grey shirts crowd close, with a hand holding a mobile phone at the lower right. The scene reads as a temple event, with a gold-framed deity murti or decorated shrine edge at the right.

Outdoor festival photo under a white canopy with red garlands and blue poles. A figure seen from behind wears an orange turban and orange shawl and sits on a red-covered seat, facing a group. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace and a red-and-white wristband gestures with his hand while speaking. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis crowd closely, one holding a walkie-talkie, and a gilt statue of a seated deity stands at left. Red tassels hang from the canopy and a loudspeaker sits on a pole.