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Photograph of a crowded darshan scene. A seated figure in an orange turban and orange shawl, with a white flower garland around the shoulders, raises a hand toward a woman in a white patterned sari with a red bindi, who holds a small child in a yellow outfit. Behind them, devotees in dark and white clothing press closer, some smiling. In the foreground, a person in orange with gold necklace sits at the edge. On the table before the seated figure are a silver tray of red apples, wrapped sweets, folded paper currency, and an orange towel. The seated figure is shown from behind and partly to the side, so identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; the seated person's distinctive orange turban, white garland and orange robes are visible cues.

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Night outdoor event on a stage at a festival with white jasmine-type garland. A seated man in orange robe and orange turban, with a long white flower garland draped over his shoulders, sits on a cream-coloured throne-style chair in front of a wooden table holding a steel plate of apples, sweets and currency notes, plus a black microphone. A woman in a white and blue patterned salwar holds a small child in a white top who reaches toward an apple on the plate. Behind them a man in a white shirt smiles, a young attendant in orange robe with a mala and folded hands stands near the table, and another attendant in a white shirt and yellow garment holds a cloth. Crowds of seated devotees fill the background under strings of lights and banana plants.2010-01-08Night outdoor event with bright lamps and string lights overhead. A man in saffron robes with an orange turban and a long white flower garland sits in a cream-coloured chair with an ornate dark wooden back, reaching out to take an offering from a woman in a light blue patterned dress who holds a small boy in red. A silver tray in front of him holds apples, wrapped sweets and folded banknotes. Behind him, another saffron-robed figure stands, and white-clad men and devotees fill the background among banana plants. a person in saffron-robed honour with orange turban and garland, receiving devotees.2010-01-08Night outdoor event with a large crowd of devotees behind a stage. In the foreground, a seated figure in a white jasmine garland and orange turban wears orange robes and sits behind a tray of apples and folded banknotes. Beside him, another person in orange robes and dark-rimmed glasses leans in. Devotees press forward: a young boy in a white shirt is held up by a man in a light shirt, and a woman in white stands nearby. A second seated person in orange robes with long dark hair sits at left. Overhead are strings of yellow pennants, red lights and white floodlights, with a banner at top left.2010-01-08Night outdoor event lit by stage floodlights and strings of lights, with banana plants and garlands overhead. A figure in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long white flower garland and dark swept-back hair, sits on a raised white-cushioned seat, handing out red apples from a tray that also holds coins and sweets. Devotees crowd close: a man in white shirt and dhoti, a woman in a white sari with a dark beaded necklace, and a woman in an orange sari bend forward to receive fruit. Behind, many more people in white and orange stand and sit among rows of chairs. a person is the seated figure in orange with the white garland and orange turban, distributing prasad to devotees.2010-01-08Night photo of an outdoor stage event with a crowd of devotees behind. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair and a crown-like turban wears saffron-orange robes, a white jasmine garland and a red sash, seated on a wooden stage. A second figure in orange robes stands to the right beside a tray of red apples and a plate of candies. A woman in a white sari holds a young girl in a pink top who reaches toward the seated figure, and a small child is held nearby. White-clad volunteers sit at the left edge. Strings of lights and a banner with a portrait hang in the background.2010-01-08Night outdoor event with a crowd behind a seated figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a large white jasmine garland, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white shirt and white dhoti. a person is seated on a throne-like chair with white cushions; the figure's long hair and orange turban and garland are visible cues. Beside him another person in orange with gold necklace and a red-orange shawl stands. Foreground includes a silver tray with apples, coins, currency notes and sweets, and a second tray with gold jewellery. Strings of lights and banana trees are in the background, and several older men in white with rudraksha malas watch.2010-01-08Night outdoor photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a long white jasmine garland draped over his shoulders. He rests one hand on a silver tray holding apples, wrapped sweets and folded paper notes, and a microphone sits in the foreground. Beside him, a devotee bows with his head lowered as another hand rests on his head in blessing. Behind, a seated crowd in white clothes fills the grounds, a woman in a green-bordered sari stands with palms pressed together, and banana plants, hanging string lights and an orange-wrapped pillar frame the scene. Probable Swamiji by visible cues of orange turban, orange robes and jasmine garland, seated in the blessing role.2010-01-08Night outdoor event with strings of small lights overhead and banana plants at the back. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and white flower garland sits on a raised stage with a large white pillow behind him, placing his hand on the forehead of a devotee kneeling before him. Surrounding devotees fold their hands in namaskar; a woman in a yellow garment and red-orange flower garland stands nearby, and a woman in an orange garment with a gold necklace is seen from behind. A tray holds apples and small packets, and a microphone sits on the wooden lectern in the foreground. A large crowd in white clothing fills rows of chairs and tables behind them.2010-01-08Night photograph at an outdoor evening event with bright stage lights and a dense crowd behind a barrier. In the foreground a seated figure in a yellow-cushioned chair wears an orange turban, orange shawl and a white jasmine garland, and extends an arm to people reaching toward him. Beside him stands a younger man in an orange robe with a gold beaded necklace. A bald man in orange robe sits in the lower left. On a red-draped table are a steel tray of apples and a folded red and gold cloth. Behind is a large banner with a portrait and printed Tamil text. Several people in white and orange surround the seat, with a few people in white shirts to the right.2010-01-08Night outdoor photo at a temple-event stage area. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, wearing a large white flower garland, reaches forward to hand a red apple to a man in white shirt and dhoti with a sandalwood tilak and rudraksha-style mala. Beside him an older man in white and a woman with grey hair and gold jewellery look on, a woman in orange at lower left claps her hands. Behind them a tray of apples sits on a table, with string lights, potted banana plants and white chairs in the background. Probable Swamiji's appearance cues are present on the figure receiving attention: orange turban, swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and a flower garland.2010-01-08Night outdoor gathering with a crowd of devotees pressing toward a raised seat. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and white flower garland sits on a golden-cushioned throne at right, holding a pineapple-like fruit offered by devotees. Several devotees with folded hands or offering hands stand close, including a woman in a white sari and rudraksha beads and a younger girl in a pink top. A tray of apples and sweets sits on the throne table. A foreground figure in orange robe with long hair faces away. Strings of lights and banana plants decorate the open ground behind, with white-clad people and folding chairs. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange turban, orange robe, garland and rudraksha-style beads is an appearance-based candidate, presented in person.2010-01-08Night outdoor event on a green-carpeted stage. A seated man in an orange turban, orange shawl and a large white jasmine garland is in the centre, extending his hand toward devotees. Before him kneels an older man in white clothes with a dark rudraksha-style mala, hands pressed together in namaskar, beside a woman in a red sari. A brass tray holds apples, sweets and folded cash notes. Behind, a crowd in white and orange sits under string lights, bright floodlights and hanging garlands, with a man in orange-and-white attire standing nearby.2010-01-08