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A photograph of an outdoor evening gathering at night. A figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange sleeveless garment with long dark curly hair leans forward and places both hands on the shoulders of a bearded man in a yellow-and-white checked shirt, who looks up toward them. Behind them, another man in orange clothing stands close, and several onlookers in white shirts and orange garments are visible in the background. The embrace-like blessing gesture suggests a darshan moment.

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A night-time photograph of a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron-orange garment, with a red tilak on the forehead, placing a hand on the crown of a bald, grey-bearded man in a blue-and-white striped shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Around them stand several onlookers in white and cream shirts, one wearing an orange shawl, with bright coloured lights glowing in the background. A tall, swept-back long hair and ceremonial orange attire are visible, but the person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the presiding figure is described by role as a giver of blessing. Several more people are visible in the crowd behind them.2010-01-20A photograph of a man in an orange-saffron turban and matching orange robe with rudraksha bead malas on his neck and wrists placing his right hand on the forehead of an older man with white hair and a white beard, who has his eyes closed and wears a grey-and-white checked shirt. The orange-clad man has a silver ornament at the front of his turban and a dark bun. Other standing people in dark green, blue striped and orange clothing watch in a hall with a projection screen behind.2011-12-24Night photo at an outdoor darshan. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and an orange turban, with long dark curly hair, stands on the right, smiling and extending her right hand toward a bald older man in a striped light-blue shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a crowd of young men and women in white and cream shirts, some with orange shawls, watches; blurred warm lights glow in the background.2010-01-20A photograph of a man in a striped grey-and-cream collared shirt bowing forward with his head lowered while a long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless robe places both hands on his head in a blessing. Behind them stand two more men: one in an orange shawl and white dhoti, another in a white garment with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style mala. The setting appears to be an indoor hall at night with a metal lattice structure overhead. The a person wears a long swept-back black hair and orange robe, and is performing a blessing on the devotee.2010-07-23A photograph of a darshan moment. A figure in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe, with long dark swept-back hair, holds the hands of a bald man in a blue-and-white striped shirt who has his palms pressed together. Behind them an older woman with curly hair and a booklet looks on, and a young man in a pale yellow shirt stands nearby, with other devotees and a few men in white clothing around. a person is the orange-robed figure with turban and long hair, present in person. Warm lights glow in the background.2010-01-20Evening crowd scene at a darshan line. A figure in an orange-saffron sleeveless top and a bright orange turban, with long dark hair swept back, clasps hands with a bald man in a blue-and-white striped shirt who has his palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them stand a smiling woman holding a small blue leaflet, and several young men in light shirts and orange clothing. A tray of fruit. Nearby people wear white and cream clothing with lanyards.2010-01-20Evening photo at an outdoor satsang. On the right, a smiling figure in a bright orange turban and sleeveless orange robe, with long curly hair, presses palms together in greeting. Opposite, a bearded man with long swept-back black hair, wearing white clothes, leans forward with palms joined. Behind them, a man in a white shirt stands watching, and more people in white clothes and orange-draped backdrops fill the background, with a fan and microphone stand at right.2010-02-16A photograph of a close, intimate moment on a stage at night. A figure in orange robes with long dark curly hair tied back in a bun presses one hand onto the forehead of a man with short dark curly hair and a moustache, who has his eyes closed and a pained, absorbed expression. The man wears an orange top over a dark striped shirt. At the left edge, a man in a white garment with a yellow shawl and a thin cord stands partly visible. Behind them is a dark stage backdrop with stage lighting.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe with gold trim and a matching orange turban places his right palm on the forehead of a older man in a white shirt, who has his eyes closed and hands pressed together in prayer. The robed figure wears a red and yellow flower garland and has long dark hair and a crown-like ornament, with bare shoulder visible. Behind them, seated devotees in white and pale clothing and a red carpet fill a bright indoor hall with a window and lamp.2012-03-30January 22 20102010-01-22A close side-profile photograph of a man in an orange saffron turban and orange robe pressing his right thumb to the forehead of an older, grey-haired man in a light checked shirt, while his left hand rests on the older man's shoulder. The younger man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his long dark hair swept beneath the saffron turban and his orange sannyasi clothing, performing a blessing or anointing with the older devotee receiving it with bowed head. A blurred indoor background with a second person partly visible behind them.2009-12-07Night outdoor darshan scene under bright floodlights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban, with long dark swept-back hair and a sleeveless saffron garment, receives a devotee; a hand is raised toward his forehead in blessing. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis wear rudraksha malas and gold chains, one with a red-orange shawl; a woman in a cream sari with a red border sits at left with her back to the camera, and another woman in a white sari stands behind. Yellow cushions and a gold object sit beside the seated figure. Crowd and orange-clad attendants are visible behind.2010-02-17