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Night outdoor gathering where a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron top sits on a raised platform, reaching out to place a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a checked shirt with palms pressed together. A second man in saffron robes stands nearby holding a small yellow card. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris stands with hands folded in anjali, with a red carpet on the platform edge and an electric cooler at right. a person: the seated turban-and-saffron figure with long swept hair matches the candidate cues and is giving a blessing, so this is an in_person appearance.

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Photograph of an evening outdoor gathering with a crowd of men in white and light shirts standing behind a barrier. In the foreground, a seated figure in an orange turban, orange robe and long dark hair, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, extends a hand to touch the head of a young man with short dark hair who sits with palms pressed together. Other men sit nearby, including one in a blue checked shirt and glasses, and a younger man in orange clothing. A white cushion and a red-draped table with fruit appear at right.2008-05-09Photograph at an evening outdoor gathering. A robed figure in saffron-orange with an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, and a dark rudraksha mala extends one hand toward a man in a light shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a younger saffron-robed attendant stands with a red tilak. A crowd of devotees in white and light clothing fills the background, with a white draped cushion and orange fabric to the right. Swamiji (probable) appears as the saffron-turbaned figure giving blessing, based on turban, long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2008-05-09May 10 20082008-05-10A photo at an evening gathering where a figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a white-draped seat, long dark wavy hair falling past the shoulders, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in an orange-and-white shirt with palms pressed together in greeting. Around them a crowd of devotees stands and watches, including a woman in a white sari with a red bindi, a man in a yellow shirt holding a paper, and people in white and striped shirts. Flower garlands and small offerings lie on a white table at right, and a red-carpeted stage area and a standing cooler are visible. The person blessed is a devotee receiving blessing; the ceremony appears to be darshan.2008-05-10Outdoor 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.2008-05-09Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees and volunteers. On the right, a figure in an orange turban and orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala places his hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt with closed eyes, a blessing gesture. Beside him a man in orange with a shaved head sits, and to the left a woman in white with a black beaded mala watches. Behind them volunteers in white shirts, a man in a red-checked shirt and a green banner hang in the background, with a stage and speakers at right.2008-05-10Evening photograph at an outdoor event with a crowd of men and women in white shirts, white dhotis and sarees. In the foreground, a young man in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style mala sits with head bowed while a figure in a saffron-orange robe and saffron turban places a hand on his head. The blessing figure has long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, and appears to be the candidate for a person on the page, though this is an appearance-based label only. Behind them, a man in a saffron robe sits on a white cushion, and a black stage speaker and pole stand at right. Attendees in white stand along a metal barrier, some holding yellow papers.2008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10A seated man in long, swept-back dark hair and an orange sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who leans forward with bowed head, holding a white paper. Behind them stand people in orange and white; one man in orange wears a red-cord mala and a belt of beads. a person is seated, blessing the devotee with a hand on his head in an indoor ceremonial setting.2008-03-23May 10 20082008-05-10Evening photograph of a outdoor event with a white-clad crowd behind a barrier. In the right foreground, a figure in an orange saffron wrap and matching orange turban sits on a white-covered seat, one hand resting on the head of a kneeling older woman with grey hair in a light top and gold necklace, who bows forward. The seated figure has long, swept-back dark hair, a crown-like orange headwrap and an orange robe. Beside them stands a man in white with a rudraksha-style mala and a mustache, and a woman in a green shawl. Several other women in saris and men in white shirts stand near the front, and a blue stage cover and orange drape are visible at the right edge.2008-05-10Night outdoor event with a crowd of men in white and checked shirts. On the right, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and flowing saffron robe with long, curly dark hair stands on a raised platform, smiling and extending a hand to bless a man with bowed head. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes assists, and a devotee in a light checked shirt bows with hands pressed together. A speaker, a portable air cooler, a water bottle and a green banner are visible in the background.2008-05-10