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Night photo of a darshan line on an outdoor stage. A person in an orange saffron robe with a long orange head wrap sits at left with palms pressed together in greeting, facing a line of devotees. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a man in a striped pink shirt stand closest, and a man in a striped purple shirt with hands folded is in the foreground. Behind them a man in a grey shirt stands at right, and orange-robed attendants stand among the crowd. A brass lamp stands on a wooden podium at left, a screen and stage lights glow in the background, and red chairs fill the rear. A tall orange-robed figure wears a turban and sits on a raised seat at the stage edge.

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Night outdoor event with a crowd seated in rows on a lit stage area behind. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits at right, extending a hand toward devotees. Opposite, a bespectacled man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands among others, a woman in orange robes stands nearby, and devotees in white and grey clothing reach forward at left. Stage lights glow with multicolored illumination in the background, and a white pillar frames the right edge.2010-01-19Night photograph of a devotee greeting a person in an orange saffron turban and orange robe seated on a low raised stage. The seated figure, with long dark hair, extends hands to clasp the hands of a smiling middle-aged man in a white checked short-sleeved shirt and grey trousers. Several men in white, pale and striped shirts stand behind him, and a man with glasses and a grey beard appears at right in orange robes. A brass oil lamp stands on the stage beside a wooden podium, a small black device sits on the platform, and a wall of red-lit seats and strings of lights fills the background.2010-01-19Night-time outdoor darshan on a red-carpeted stage with illuminated light towers and a large seated crowd in the background. A figure on the right wears an orange turban, orange clothing and long dark hair with rudraksha malas, seated and facing several men who stand with palms pressed together in namaste. The men wear white shirts and dhotis; one wears a yellow scarf and rudraksha mala, another a white shirt with a mala. Another person in white with an orange shawl and mala stands behind. Partially visible people in the foreground include a woman's head at lower left.2010-01-19Night outdoor darshan at a large event ground lit by tall illuminated light towers. In the foreground, a figure in saffron with a saffron-and-orange turban and long curly hair sits on a raised seat draped in orange cloth, extending a hand toward a man in a striped pink-and-white shirt who stands with his hands folded. Beside them, a man in a white shirt and long orange-red stole stands near the seat, and another devotee in a striped polo and a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stand nearby. A figure in an orange robe stands at the right edge of the seat, and a tray of fruit and offerings sits in front. A large crowd sits on mats in the background, many wearing white or yellow.2010-01-19A night-time darshan scene on an outdoor stage. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with long dark hair, sits on a low platform with a bowl-like yellow object beside him, reaching out to greet a line of devotees. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala clasp hands with him. Behind them, women in colourful saris, including a green blouse and a maroon sari, wait in a line. Strings of red and yellow lights and a lit stage backdrop glow behind, with a crowd and a wooden lectern visible at left.2010-01-19Night outdoor darshan at an open ground lit by floodlights and strings of coloured lights, with a large seated crowd in the background. In the foreground, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a raised platform, extending a hand to greet a smiling man in white clothes with a yellow shawl who presses his palms together in namaste. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand around, one holding a yellow fruit. A second saffron-robed attendant stands at the right beside a tray of fruit, with rudraksha malas laid on the platform. Women in the lower left wear yellow and orange dupattas. Lit ornamental pillars stand at the back.2010-01-19Night outdoor event photographed from a raised stage edge. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless top and orange shawl with long hair and rudraksha beads stands on a red-edged platform, reaching out to touch the hand of a man in a green polo shirt who faces him with palms together. a person: the orange-clad figure has long swept-back hair, an orange turban and rudraksha beads, though the image is small and the cues are not conclusive. Behind them a woman in a yellow top, a man in white shirt with a lanyard and another man with hands folded face the stage; a second figure in orange stands beside. A large crowd sits in rows on the ground under floodlights with lit red and green decorative towers. Fruit sits on a tray at the platform's edge.2010-01-19January 22 20102010-01-22Night outdoor event on a raised stage. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair, sits on a wooden seat and places a hand on the head of a man bending forward in a striped blue shirt. Nearby, a woman in a white and yellow-bordered sari stands with hands folded, and men in shirts, including a grey shirt and a red shirt, wait in line. Brass oil lamps and fruit sit on a table at left, and a second robed figure in orange stands at right. Behind them are red-lit stage decorations, a screen, and a crowd beyond a barrier, with visible people dressed in white. Darshan blessing scene; the robed figure seated centre is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and orange turban), in an in-person setting.2010-01-19Night outdoor event with a crowd and string lights. In the left foreground, a figure wrapped in a bright saffron-orange turban and matching saffron-orange cloth, back turned to the camera, faces a group. A man in a pale blue-and-white striped shirt and dark trousers stands with palms pressed together in a namaste gesture, smiling. Beside him a woman in a dark maroon sari with floral print holds a beaded bag, and a young man with shoulder-length hair wears an orange top. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis and devotees in orange shawls stand among the crowd, with orange flags along the back fence.2010-02-16Night-time outdoor darshan event under bright floodlights. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with long hair, extends his hand toward a line of devotees and holds a tray of sweets on the left. Devotees in white and cream clothes, some with saffron or orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads, bow or reach forward to receive blessings. A large crowd fills the background, and a red offering box sits at the lower left beside garlands.2010-01-10Outdoor evening gathering at night under floodlights. A figure seated on the left wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange sleeveless garment, with a dark braid visible, and is seated with bare feet folded forward. Facing them, a young man in a pale green striped shirt and dark trousers stands with hands together near his chest. To the right, a man in white with orange shawl folds his hands in a namaskar greeting. Behind them, women in white saris with gold borders wear dark beaded necklaces, and the crowd of seated devotees in white stretches into the background with orange banners.2010-02-16