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Night outdoor darshan at a large public event. On a raised yellow-and-orange stage at right, a figure with long swept-back hair, a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate yellow throne-like seat, receiving a man in white who bends forward to greet or receive blessings. Nearby, a basket of apples and a tray of sweets and offerings stand on the stage. Other saffron-robed attendants stand behind the seat, and a second saffron-clad figure stands further back at the stage edge. Below, a crowd of devotees, many in white and yellow saris, sits on white plastic chairs under bright stage lights, while people in the foreground applaud with palms together. Blue and white drapery trims the canopy. The a person candidate is marked probable by the saffron robe, turban and long hair, seated on a throne.

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Night outdoor darshan at a large open ground lit by stage floodlights, with a huge crowd of seated attendees in white rows of chairs. Under a white canopy with blue and yellow fringe, a figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat, receiving devotees who bow, fold hands and approach. Next to the seat is a wooden box of offerings with red and green items and a tray of apples. Several devotees in white and saffron-trimmed shawls stand nearby, one woman in a green sari and yellow shawl leaning forward. Another orange-robed attendant stands at the back right by a parked car.2010-01-10Night outdoor darshan event with bright stage lights and a large crowd of seated attendees in white chairs stretching into the distance. In the foreground on a raised platform under a blue-and-white canopy, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a matching orange head wrap sits on a golden throne-like seat, blessing a devotee who presses hands together. Beside the seat are trays of red apples, sweets and garlands. Several devotees in white and orange clothing stand nearby, including a man in a red-orange shawl and a woman in a yellow-bordered sari. Another saffron-clad person stands on the stage at right.2010-01-10Night outdoor gathering with bright stage lights and a large crowd in the background. In the foreground, a figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on a raised platform under a canopy, reaching out to touch the head of a seated devotee, with a brass plate of red apples and wooden trays of dried fruit nearby. Beside them sits a second saffron-clad figure in an orange turban. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris with yellow borders sit or stand in front, some in folded-hand greeting, a man in an orange t-shirt stands among them, and a woman in maroon and a woman in yellow-bordered white sari appear at lower left. Festive lights and orange flags line the grounds.2010-01-09Night photograph of an outdoor satsang and darshan event lit by bright floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees seated and standing in front of rows of empty chairs. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes and an orange turban reaches out from a raised platform to greet devotees who are pressing close, including women in white and yellow saris and girls with long braids. Beside him, a bald man in saffron clothing stands on the platform, and a wooden tray holds apples and sweets. Another man in white with an orange-red shawl stands among the devotees on the left. a person: the saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair and an orange turban on the platform, shown blessing devotees.2010-01-10Night outdoor gathering under bright floodlights on a open field with a large crowd. On a raised platform at right, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a yellow cushioned seat, reaching toward devotees, with a tray of apples and bowls of fruit in front. Behind him stands another person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. Devotees in white and yellow sashes gather near the stage, many in white dhotis and sarees, some holding booklets. A white canopy covers the stage edge.2010-01-09Night outdoor satsang event photographed under bright stage floodlights, with a large seated audience stretching into the background among tall lamp posts and orange pennants. In the foreground on the right, a figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a yellow chair, reaching out toward a crowd of devotees. Several men in white shirts and orange or saffron shawls press forward, and a woman in a green sari and a woman in a red sari lean in. A man in a red shirt and dark jacket bends forward, and a young girl in a yellow top with a long braid is in the lower centre. A tray of red apples sits on a table at the lower right edge.2010-01-10January 08 20102010-01-08Night 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.2010-01-09Night photo of an outdoor satsang at a large gathering. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white flower garland, sits on a gold-and-cream throne-like seat at right, extending a hand toward devotees who bow with palms together. A brass tray of apples and a bowl of red offerings sit beside the seat. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts crowd the foreground. At left, a bald man with a white forehead mark and rudraksha mala wears orange robes. Stage lights, a string of yellow-and-green bunting, banana plants and a large audience fill the background.2010-01-08Night outdoor gathering on a lit ground with a large crowd of hundreds in the background, many in white and cream clothing. In the foreground on a raised platform stands a bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, handling a tray of red apples. Beside him a figure in orange with an orange turban sits on a cushioned seat, and a red wooden offering box holds fruit, sweets and small items. A woman in a red-and-cream sari and others in white and yellow stand nearby, and a man in a white shirt holds a small object. Stage lights and a white canopy frame the scene.2010-01-09January 08 20102010-01-08Night-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