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A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair swept back, extends a hand to bless a young person's head at a crowded evening gathering. Around them, devotees stand and kneel; a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a girl in white with glasses, and men in white shirts and dhotis are visible. Some attendees wear orange and white. White tablecloths, a red stage edge and a floral garland are at right. The orange-robed figure's long hair, turban and saffron clothing match the page's a person reference, but the appearance is only partly visible, so identity is probable rather than confirmed.

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May 10 20082008-05-10Night 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.2008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10A 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.2008-05-09Photograph 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.2008-05-09Evening 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.2008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10Night 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 an evening gathering at an open-air event. In the foreground, a seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, with long dark hair, places a hand on the forehead of a man in a pale yellow-orange kurta. Beside him, a man in a checked shirt steadies the devotee's shoulder, and another man in orange clothing stands nearby. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and light clothing fills the space, with white-draped tables and a red carpeted stage edge visible at right. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment.2008-05-10Photo of a crowded evening event where a long-haired figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless top stands at right, one hand extended to rest on the bowed head of a devotee seated in the foreground. Behind, a second person in orange robes stands beside them. Many spectators fill the background, several in white and pastel saris and shirts, some holding white bags and papers. A red stage edge and flower garlands appear at the right. Appearance cues fit Swamiji (probable), bearing an orange turban, long hair and orange clothing, giving a blessing in a darshan setting.2008-05-10A photograph of an evening gathering where a bare-shouldered figure in an orange sleeveless garment and orange turban, with long dark hair and rudraksha beads visible, reaches out to touch the head of a seated woman in a white sari with a black mangalsutra and glasses. Around them, many devotees crowd close, including an older woman in a pink blouse and green sari with a red bindi, a man in white and an orange-robed attendant seated nearby. The setting appears to be a nighttime darshan or blessing, with warm light and a crowd of men and women in shirts and saris behind. Swamiji (probable): the orange-clad figure with long hair, orange turban and rudraksha beads, seated and blessing a devotee, is a candidate depiction of the identified presenter in the moment of giving blessings.2008-05-09