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Night 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.

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January 22 20102010-01-22Night outdoor satsang at a large gathering. In the foreground a man in a purple shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste while a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban touches his head in blessing. Beside them, a man in an orange-and-white outfit wearing a rudraksha mala and a tall-haired devotee in white with an orange shawl look on. Behind them, a large audience sits on white chairs under floodlights, with a row of orange pennants along the back. A young woman in a yellow sari and a braided woman stand at the lower left, and a bowl of fruit with apples sits on a table at the bottom right.2010-01-10 +1 copiesA night-time photograph of an outdoor darshan on a raised platform. A seated figure in orange robes and a tall orange turban, with long dark curly hair, faces a devotee in a checked light-green shirt who has his palms pressed together in namaste and head bowed. The seated figure's hand rests on the devotee's head in blessing. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a yellow shawl, stand close, and a younger man in orange robes stands at the upper right. In front of the seated figure sits a red tray holding ripe yellow fruit, rudraksha malas and small packets. Blurred crowd and string lights fill the background.2010-01-20Night darshan at an outdoor venue lit by floodlights and string lights, with rows of seated devotees in the background. In the foreground a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap, with a rudraksha mala draped across the seat, extends a hand in blessing toward a bowed devotee in a white shirt. Other devotees in white and striped shirts gather around, some holding fruit and a mala, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at left. A man in an orange robe with long hair stands behind a seat at right, and a tray of fruit and a ceremonial staff sit at the edge of the platform.2010-01-19Night outdoor photo at a large gathering. A figure in saffron-orange clothing with a long orange turban and long dark swept-back hair sits on an orange-cushioned seat, placing a hand on the head of a young man in a grey-brown striped shirt who bows forward. Around them, people in white dhotis and kurtas wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas. A woman with grey hair and glasses in a white sari stands nearby. Red-lidded trays hold fruit and bangles, and illuminated lights and a crowd fill the background.2010-01-21January 22 20102010-01-22Night outdoor darshan at a large gathering. In the right foreground a figure in saffron-orange sleeveless top and orange turban places a hand on the head of a man in white shirt and grey trousers with folded hands, who bows forward. Behind him a man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style mala and other white-clad devotees stand close. At the lower right a red-and-gold tray holds fruit and offerings. Lit pillars with string lights and a crowd of seated devotees fill the background.2010-01-20January 21 20102010-01-21Night darshan at an outdoor public satsang. A figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, leans forward and cups the cheek of a smiling man in a striped shirt, who presses his palms together. Behind them, an older woman in a blue sari with glasses also joins her hands. A bald man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, and a crowd of seated and standing devotees in white fills the background under orange-lit poles and stage lights. Flowers and a red mala lie on a cushion in the foreground. a person: the orange turban, long hair and mala match the page's description of the teacher, so this is a probable identification from appearance cues.2010-01-10Night outdoor darshan scene with illuminated light towers and a large crowd behind. In the foreground, a figure in a bright orange turban and orange sleeveless robe, with long dark curly hair, reaches out to touch the forehead of a middle-aged man in a grey shirt who has his palms pressed together in greeting. Around them stand men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing rudraksha malas, and a man in an orange robe stands at the right on a raised dais. A woman in a white top with a yellow shawl is at the lower left, and a red-and-gold tray holding fruit and offerings sits in the lower foreground. Festive lights and flowers decorate the stage area.2010-01-20Night 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 darshan event before a large crowd under bright stage lights and illuminated pillars. In the foreground, a figure seated on an orange-draped dais wears an orange garment and an orange turban, with long curly hair, and extends a hand toward a standing man in a blue striped shirt who holds out his palms. Nearby, a man in white kurta with a yellow scarf and a man in orange robes stand close; women in white saris with yellow borders and flowers in their hair stand at left with hands folded. Fruit and sweets sit in red trays at the lower edge, with rudraksha malas and offerings on the dais. Behind them, rows of seated devotees fill the open ground.2010-01-19