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A photograph of an evening outdoor gathering with a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis pressing close. In the right foreground, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes reaches out and rests a hand on the bald head of an older man in a white shirt who bows forward with eyes closed. Other men in white shirts, some wearing lanyards, stand around, and a white-clothed seated figure sits at the right edge beside a table draped with gold cloth. A standing fan and bamboo poles frame the scene.

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May 19 20082008-05-19A photograph of a devotional blessing at night in a crowded hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white-covered seat and places a hand on the head of a bowed man in white clothes with a white shawl. Nearby, a woman with grey hair in white clothes presses her palms together, and other devotees in white, including a man in glasses, watch and gather in the crowd. A white-draped table and a standing fan appear at the right. The orange-robed figure matches the appearance cues of a person, with long dark hair and saffron robes, seated and giving a blessing.2008-05-19Night outdoor event with a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis standing behind a red-carpeted stage. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a white throne at right, one hand raised in a gesture of blessing toward a bald man in white who is folding his hands. A man in a striped shirt kneels on the red carpet in front of the throne. Floodlights and a metal scaffold rise above the crowd, with a few women in white saris visible at left.2008-05-19Night outdoor gathering with bright white floodlights overhead and a large crowd standing behind bamboo barriers. In the foreground, a man in white shirt and dhoti with rimmed glasses stands with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a seated figure in an orange robe with long, curly, shoulder-length dark hair and a large fan behind. Other men in white shirts wear rudraksha malas, and a woman with a white jasmine flower in her hair and a child in red sit at the lower left. a person is the seated figure in the orange robe with long curly hair, in a receiving-devotees role; the man in namaste is a devotee.2008-05-19Outdoor evening gathering with a crowd of devotees in white and pastel clothing behind a barrier. In the foreground, a figure in a bright orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala sits on a white-draped seat and places a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bends forward with hands joined in front of him. Another man in an orange garment and a bald older man in a checked shirt are nearby. a person is the orange-robed figure with the turban, long hair and mala, giving blessing to a devotee.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09A photograph of a nighttime darshan under bright tube lights, with a crowd of devotees pressing behind a barrier at left. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white chair at right, one arm extended toward a man in white shirt and trousers who leans in with folded hands. Beside them stands a bearded man in saffron dhoti and shawl, and a white cloth-draped table holds a small pile of banknotes. A white fan and an air conditioner unit are visible at the upper right. The figure in saffron has long, swept-back curly hair and distinctive orange robes; the page names Swamiji as present, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate.2008-05-19May 09 20082008-05-09May 19 20082008-05-19A photograph of a blessing scene at an indoor gathering. A man with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, a rudraksha mala and a pendant necklace, places his right hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt with a dark mala. Behind them an orange-robed man stands, and others in white shirts and a red shirt watch; two men at left hold ID cards on lanyards. Blue packets and printed materials sit on a table in the lower right.2008-03-23Photograph at an evening event in a crowded hall. A person in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a white-covered chair, reaching out to touch a young girl in a yellow-green patterned dress with hair in a long braid. Nearby, a woman in a white sari kneels with her hair tied back. Around them, men and women in white clothes and dhotis stand packed together, with a white-clad man in glasses at the center. White chairs, a pedestal fan, lights overhead and a water bottle are visible. Probable Swamiji is seated in the orange robe with long hair, a distinctive appearance cue, as the page reports his presence.2008-05-19March 23 20082008-03-23