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Night outdoor event with a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis. On the right, a figure in an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a raised white seat and rests a hand on the head of a seated devotee in a white shirt with bowed head and folded hands. Another man in an orange robe sits beside him. A pedestal fan, a white-draped table with flowers, a loudspeaker and a green banner stand nearby.

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Outdoor 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.2008-05-09A 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.2008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10Evening outdoor event photographed at close range. A man in a saffron-orange turban and matching orange robe, with long wavy hair, sits in the right foreground and extends his right hand toward the head of a seated devotee. Behind him, a seated woman in orange and a row of seated attendees fill the middle. Several men in white shirts and pink or white dhotis stand along a metal barrier, and a man in a striped shirt watches. A small bright-white cooler or air unit and a red-draped stage edge sit at the right. A green sign with phone numbers hangs at the top left. Roughly a dozen people are visible.2008-05-10Evening 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.2008-05-10Evening 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 09 20082008-05-09Outdoor evening gathering in which a figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a long swept-back dark hair with a rudraksha mala is seated on a white-draped seat, reaching out to place his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with dark hair. Behind them a dense crowd of devotees in white and light clothing stands under stage lights, with a man in a grey shirt and a bald older man in white in the foreground. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) for the seated figure in orange with the turban, long hair and rudraksha mala, giving blessing to the kneeling devotee; a white shirt, rudraksha beads and a gold chain mark the kneeling man. The seated figure is shown at the centre of the blessing.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09Night 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.2008-05-10May 09 20082008-05-09May 10 20082008-05-10