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Night-time darshan scene outdoors under string lights, with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a tall orange turban at the right, long dark hair falling over the shoulders. Several young devotees in white shirts and dhotis press palms together or extend hands to receive attention, while a young man in an orange kurta stands at upper right. A tray of fruit and small items sits on a red cloth beside the seated figure. Behind them, a crowd and bright lights fill the background.

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Night outdoor event lit by floodlights and a lit tower, with a large crowd behind a barrier. In the foreground, a woman in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and matching orange turban, with long dark hair, smiles and extends her hands toward a bowed man in a pink shirt and dark trousers who presses his palms together. Beside her, a red tray holds fruit and a box of rudraksha malas. Around them, people in white with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas stand close, and another young man in an orange robe stands at the right edge. Her appearance does not clearly match the a person cues required for a probable identification, so she is described only by role.2010-01-22Night outdoor photo at a large gathering. A figure in saffron-orange clothing with a long orange turban and long dark swept-back hair sits on an orange-cushioned seat, placing a hand on the head of a young man in a grey-brown striped shirt who bows forward. Around them, people in white dhotis and kurtas wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas. A woman with grey hair and glasses in a white sari stands nearby. Red-lidded trays hold fruit and bangles, and illuminated lights and a crowd fill the background.2010-01-21Night darshan at an outdoor venue lit by floodlights and string lights, with rows of seated devotees in the background. In the foreground a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap, with a rudraksha mala draped across the seat, extends a hand in blessing toward a bowed devotee in a white shirt. Other devotees in white and striped shirts gather around, some holding fruit and a mala, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at left. A man in an orange robe with long hair stands behind a seat at right, and a tray of fruit and a ceremonial staff sit at the edge of the platform.2010-01-19Night outdoor darshan event with a large crowd behind a raised orange-cushioned seat. A person in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe, with long dark hair, places a hand on the head of a man in white kurta with rudraksha mala who bows with palms joined. Nearby a woman in a pink patterned sari with a mala holds her hands in anjali, a man in white with a yellow shawl stands behind, and a tray of red apples sits in front. Strings of lights and tall decorative towers glow in the background.2010-01-22A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair, smiles as he places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. Around him, devotees in white and cream shirts, orange shawls and dark clothing bow with palms pressed together, while a woman in a white top with a black bag beside her also joins her palms. Behind them, another robed attendant in orange stands near a red tray holding small items. The setting is an indoor evening gathering with lights overhead.2010-02-16A nighttime outdoor darshan where a man in an orange turban and orange robe sits and clasps hands with devotees. He has long dark hair and a bare upper arm with orange cloth draped over his lap. A man in a pink shirt bends forward, extending his hands toward him, while a smiling woman in a white kurta stands beside him holding a rudraksha-style mala. An elderly woman in a beige sari with a red-and-black border sits in the foreground with her back to the camera. Behind them, men in white shirts and an orange-clad young man stand under bright floodlights. A small child in a blue shirt is visible in the crowd.2010-02-17Night outdoor darshan on an illuminated ground with string-lit light towers behind a crowd. A seated figure on a raised stage wears an orange sleeveless top, a saffron head wrap and a rudraksha mala, with curly shoulder-length hair, and reaches forward to offer fruit or prasadam to devotees in front. Devotees bend and reach toward the stage: a woman in an orange sari and glasses, a girl with flowers in her hair, and men in white shirts and checked shirts with malas. A second orange-robed attendant stands at the stage's upper right, and rows of seated audience fill the background.2010-01-19Night outdoor darshan event with a large crowd of devotees in white and pastel clothing filling the background under floodlights. In the foreground, a figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a raised yellow platform, placing a hand on the head of a bowing older man in white clothes with a white cloth over his shoulder. Around them, women in white and yellow saris and a man in an orange shawl stand by, with a tray of wrapped sweets and a red box holding rudraksha malas at the lower edge. Swamiji candidate: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange turban and an orange sleeveless robe, which are qualifying cues, so this is a probable appearance-based label for the seated figure giving blessings.2010-01-10Night outdoor darshan at a large gathering. A man in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair sits on a raised platform, reaching out his hand toward a smiling woman in a yellow saree with red blouse and a red bindi. Beside him, a young man in orange stands on the platform. Red trays holding fruit and garlands sit in front of the platform. A young child and a woman in white stand at left, a white-haired man in a light blue shirt and glasses at far left. Crowds of devotees in white stand behind, with illuminated lights and decorations in the background.2010-01-20Night outdoor event photographed from a low angle beside an orange-upholstered throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a large orange turban, with long dark hair visible, has their back to the camera and is receiving a gold vessel and a flower garland. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears a saffron turban and saffron robes with long hair, a ceremonial role consistent with the page. Around them, men in white shirts with rudraksha malas and one man with a red tilak mark hold the gold vessel and offer items, while devotees in orange and white stand behind. Fruit and flowers sit on a tray at lower right, and bright lights and a large crowd fill the background.2010-01-24Night photograph of an outdoor darshan event lit by strings of coloured lights on towers. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing and a saffron turban, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, rests a hand on the head of a young boy in an orange sleeveless shirt who stands before them with hands clasped. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand around, and one man in white reaches toward the boy. In the foreground, a girl in white with a yellow scarf and a younger child sit near red trays holding fruit and ritual items. Crowds of seated devotees fill the background.2010-01-20A night-time outdoor satsang where a seated figure in an orange turban and orange robes touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, holding his hands. The seated figure has long dark hair and sits on a raised cushioned platform. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand and watch, one with a red-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads. A woman in a white top with a yellow shawl and a long braid sits in the foreground, her hand resting on the platform. A standing man in an orange robe appears at the upper right, and small brass items sit on a low table. Overhead lights and a dark tent frame the scene.2010-02-16