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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron sleeveless garment and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair and a dark beaded mala around the neck, extending one hand to rest on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Around them, a crowd of devotees in white and cream clothing and a woman in a green sari with gold bangles press their palms together in prayer or watch closely. Behind the crowd, white draped cloth and a red-trimmed stage area are visible. The gesture suggests a blessing or darshan, and the setting appears to be an evening gathering. a person candidate: orange turban, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala are visible, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed, so this is marked unsure.

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A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on a raised white seat and places a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a striped yellow-green shirt. Around them, many men in white shirts and dhotis stand and sit in a crowded hall, with white cloth and fruit visible at the right edge.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09A photograph of an outdoor evening event in which a long-haired figure in an orange-saffron top and matching orange turban sits on a white-draped seat and places a hand on the crown of a bald, bespectacled man in a white shirt who kneels before him. The seated figure holds a brass or gold ritual plate with an oil lamp or offering in the other hand. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and pale clothing fills the space, with a few men in green and dark shirts visible at left, and white draped chairs and metal scaffolding behind. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron turban and orange clothing, seated with a devotee being blessed.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09A photograph from an indoor evening gathering in front of a crowd of mostly white-clad attendees. In the foreground, a figure in an orange saffron robe and a bright orange turban, with long dark curly hair and a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, leans forward and places a hand on the forehead of a seated older man in glasses, white shirt and a rudraksha mala. The man's face is being touched by a hand on his cheek from another person beside him. A woman in white with a beaded necklace looks on at left. Behind them, standing devotees in white clothes fill the hall, with scaffolding and stage lights visible at the top. Probable Swamiji identified by orange turban, saffron robe and long hair while blessing the seated devotee.2008-05-09A photograph of an outdoor devotional gathering at night. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark curly hair and a rudraksha mala draped across the chest, reaches out and places a hand on the head of a seated devotee in the foreground. Around them a large crowd of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis sits and stands, with a few women in sarees visible at left. A white cloth-draped platform and a speaker are visible at right.2008-05-09Evening crowd scene at an outdoor gathering with people seated and standing close together. In the foreground on the right, a figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a saffron-orange turban with long dark curly hair and a dark bead mala extends an arm toward a seated man in white. Nearby, a man in a white kurta wears a dark rudraksha-style mala and pendant. A bald older man in white is bowed forward at lower left, and a man in an orange-saffron cloth sits beside them. A woman in a red blouse and white sari with a gold necklace watches at left. Many others in white and orange clothing fill the background, with lights and white cloth visible above.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09A photograph from a Nithya Dhyanam session in a hall. A figure with long curly dark hair and an orange turban, wearing an orange sleeveless garment with a dark rudraksha-style mala, sits on a white-covered seat and places one hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. a person is shown with these cues, seated in the foreground, performing blessing. In front, a woman in a plum sari bends forward with a braid visible, and a grey-haired woman wearing a purple patterned sari stands beside a woman in a teal sari holding a small brown handbag. Men in white shirts and a man in a purple shirt stand behind, with a white banner or cloth at the upper right.2008-05-09