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Photograph of a crowded indoor event at night. A bald man with a vertical white tilak and saffron-orange robes sits on a red patterned cushioned seat, smiling as he touches or blesses a devotee's head with his hand. Around him, devotees press in: a man in a white shirt and glasses wears a rudraksha mala, an older woman in a yellow-and-white sari stands behind, and a uniformed official in khaki with a red sash stands on a raised platform at upper right. A man in a saffron shawl and white kurta at lower right holds an offering near the seat, and small packets or offerings rest on the cloth. a person: the seated saffron-robed man with tilak and rudraksha in the ceremonial seat, the role being a blessing devotee (darshan).

January 08 2012

March 18 2014

Photo of a devotee darshan event at night in an indoor hall. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a draped orange head covering and a beaded necklace sits on a red upholstered throne-like seat, smiling as he leans toward a woman in a pink sari and a young woman with a long braid and white flower in her hair. Nearby, a uniformed police officer in khaki and a man in white shirt and white dhoti assist the crowd. A young man in a white shirt holds a paper and pen. Several people crowd the frame. a person is seated centre-right in saffron robes with a crown-like head covering and rudraksha mala.

Night photograph of a crowd at an outdoor event. A figure in orange robes with a matching orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, and a rudraksha-style adornment sits on a white-draped seat and places his hand on the head of a smiling woman in a white sari, while a young boy and other devotees gather close. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers lie on the seat. Behind them many people in white shirts and dhotis stand watching under dim lights. The figure matches Swamiji (probable) by his orange turban and robes and long hair, and the page indicates he attended this event. Recipients of blessing and devotees surround him.

August 26 2011

Indoor devotional gathering in a warm-lit hall. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head cloth sits on a red upholstered chair with a red and patterned cloth draped over its arm, extending his right hand to bless a kneeling devotee in a white shirt whose palms are pressed together. A second saffron-clad attendant sits at the right edge holding a small card or object. Several people in white and light clothing crowd behind, some with hands raised in greeting, and a man in a light uniform stands at the upper right.

Night photo at an outdoor satsang. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, leans forward and places a hand on the head of a bowed devotee. Devotees in white shirts and orange shawls and women in saris stand and kneel around them, and a row of fruit sits on a tray at the right. Behind them, rows of seated attendees in white fill a lit field under string lights, with an orange banner strip visible.

November 20 2005

Photograph at night of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap with a red forehead mark, sitting cross-legged on a red cushioned seat and holding a green leaf. Several devotees in white and yellow clothing sit close in front, one with palms pressed together in namaste and others leaning forward; a young woman in yellow holds up a green leaf. Background shows more people in white and dim lights.

Photograph of a satsang hall with a crowd of devotees seated on red carpet and standing behind them. In the centre, a person in a bright orange turban and red sleeveless top with orange lower garment sits on a large white-draped throne-like chair, touching the forehead of a devotee who kneels with hands folded in prayer. Nearby, men in white shirts and orange shawls and women in saris and braids watch or kneel. A bald man in orange robes sits at the right beside the throne, and potted plants and a red-and-white floor cover the room.

Night photograph of a crowd at an outdoor evening event lit by overhead lamps, with strings of orange and red flags above. In the foreground, a man with long, swept-back hair wears a white kurta with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a white sari with a gold necklace holds a pineapple. A figure in a bright orange robe and orange turban, wearing a white garland with yellow citrus-like fruits, sits beside them. Several women in yellow and cream saris and a young woman in a yellow top reach toward fruit held out in the crowd, with a man in white behind. Behind them, many people in white clothes sit in rows of blue and red chairs.