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Photograph of an evening gathering at an outdoor event with a crowd behind a railing. In the foreground, a young man in white kurta with folded hands in namaste stands at left, a bald older man in white is seen from behind at bottom, and a figure in a long orange-saffron robe and orange turban sits at right, reaching out an arm toward the crowd in a blessing gesture; he wears a long dark rudraksha mala and has long dark hair. Many people in white and light clothing, some in saffron, stand behind. a person is the orange-robed figure sitting and extending his hand in blessing.

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May 09 20082008-05-09A night-time gathering of devotees in a crowded hall. In the right foreground a figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with long curly hair places one hand on the head of a seated older man in a white shirt. Behind him a woman in an orange blouse watches, and a crowd of people in white and orange clothing stands in the background, some with garlands. A white-draped structure is visible at the right edge. The orange-robed figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (orange turban and robe, long curly hair, blessing a devotee), though the face is not clearly visible.2008-05-09May 10 20082008-05-10May 09 20082008-05-09Night photo at an outdoor event with a crowd of devotees in white shirts, dhotis and saris. In the foreground right, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron robe with long dark hair stands on a raised platform, reaching out to touch the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt. Beside him, a young monk in saffron robes stands with a shaved head. Speakers, a cooler and white plastic chairs are visible in the background. Probable Swamiji is visible through orange turban, long hair and saffron robe, and is the one bestowing blessing on the devotee.2008-05-10Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees in white and pale clothing behind a railing. On the right, a figure in a saffron-orange turban, sleeveless saffron top and a long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha beads seated on a white-covered seat, extending an arm toward devotees. In front, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala has palms pressed together. A young man in orange sits beside him, and a kneeling devotee in a patterned shirt bows with folded hands. Speakers and a light stand are visible behind.2008-05-10Night outdoor gathering where a figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a raised seat, long curly hair falling past the shoulders, rudraksha beads on the chest. The figure extends one arm to place a hand on the head of a seated man in white shirt and dhoti, who bows forward. Around them crowds of devotees stand and sit, including a man in a plaid shirt, a man in a yellow shirt and others in white, with a white canopy and metal stand overhead. a person appearance-based label applies to the orange-robed figure giving blessing; a white umbrella stands at right. Approximately twenty people visible.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.2008-05-09Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees in white and pastel clothing standing and seated under bright stage lights. On the right, a person in an orange-saffron turban and sleeveless orange robe with long curly hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a raised platform, extending an arm to touch the forehead of a seated man in a striped white shirt and glasses, who holds a yellow card. Beside him a shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a woman in pink sari hold yellow cards. Stage speakers, poles and a banner are visible behind. Cues suggest a person for the saffron-turbaned figure, but appearance is not conclusive, so the identity is marked unsure.2008-05-10A photograph of a crowded indoor gathering in which a figure in a saffron-orange turban, sleeveless saffron top and long dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala, reaches out to place a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Behind him a young man in an orange shawl with a tilak stands watching, and several men in white shirts and dhotis fill the background. A sitting figure in the lower right and white cushions appear in the foreground. a person is the central figure giving blessing; the scene suggests darshan.2008-05-09May 10 20082008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10