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Night outdoor gathering with bright white floodlights overhead and a large crowd standing behind bamboo barriers. In the foreground, a man in white shirt and dhoti with rimmed glasses stands with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a seated figure in an orange robe with long, curly, shoulder-length dark hair and a large fan behind. Other men in white shirts wear rudraksha malas, and a woman with a white jasmine flower in her hair and a child in red sit at the lower left. a person is the seated figure in the orange robe with long curly hair, in a receiving-devotees role; the man in namaste is a devotee.

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A photograph of an evening outdoor gathering with a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis pressing close. In the right foreground, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes reaches out and rests a hand on the bald head of an older man in a white shirt who bows forward with eyes closed. Other men in white shirts, some wearing lanyards, stand around, and a white-clothed seated figure sits at the right edge beside a table draped with gold cloth. A standing fan and bamboo poles frame the scene.2008-05-19Outdoor night event with a large crowd of devotees in white clothes, many with rudraksha malas, pressing forward behind bamboo barriers and bright floodlights. On the right, a figure in long flowing hair and orange saffron robes sits on a white-covered chair with a gold-bordered shawl, appearing to be the central honoured guest, a person. Nearby, a devotee in white kneels and offers money or flowers, and a smaller seated attendant in orange sits beside a table with a water bottle and a small electric fan.2008-05-19Night outdoor gathering under bright white floodlights. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a white-draped chair on a raised red-carpeted platform, with a fan and a water bottle on a white-covered table beside him. Many devotees in white ritual clothes stand in a line and crowd forward, several with hands folded or reaching toward the platform. Wooden poles and rope barriers line the dirt ground, and a few people in plain shirts and dhotis watch from the sides. The orange-robed figure with distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing is a probable Swamiji seated in person.2008-05-19May 09 20082008-05-09Outdoor 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.2008-05-09Photo of a darshan line inside a hall with a red curtain and a standing fan. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair, an orange top, a rudraksha mala and a white cloth draped over the shoulders reaches forward to touch the head of a bald devotee in an orange wrap who bows with hands joined. Behind them a monk in an orange robe with a red sash, and a man in a red shirt, stand near a white draped table. Several devotees in white and orange clothing and a woman with a braid in front of the table hold printed leaflets and cards. A grey tabletop display of booklets and small brass items sits at the lower right. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in the orange garments with the rudraksha mala bestowing blessings at the darshan.2008-03-23May 19 20082008-05-19May 19 20082008-05-19March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a nighttime darshan under bright tube lights, with a crowd of devotees pressing behind a barrier at left. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white chair at right, one arm extended toward a man in white shirt and trousers who leans in with folded hands. Beside them stands a bearded man in saffron dhoti and shawl, and a white cloth-draped table holds a small pile of banknotes. A white fan and an air conditioner unit are visible at the upper right. The figure in saffron has long, swept-back curly hair and distinctive orange robes; the page names Swamiji as present, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate.2008-05-19Evening 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 people standing behind a bamboo barrier on the left. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe sits on a white-covered seat at right, gesturing with his hand toward a kneeling woman in a beige sari with glasses, who holds money or offerings in her hands. Beside them a bearded man with glasses in an orange robe and wristwatch sits attentively. A woman in a red sari sits in the middle background, and a white-clad attendant stands at left. A white table with a golden cloth and a small electric fan are visible at right. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired man in saffron robe, seated in a receiving or darshan setting.2008-05-19