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A photograph of a darshan-style gathering under a white tent. A figure seated on a gilded throne wears a rust-orange turban, orange-and-saffron robes, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and reaches out with a hand to bless a kneeling man in an olive-green shirt. Several women in orange and maroon saris and rudraksha malas stand nearby, and devotees in white and orange fill the background. Oil lamps and a gold ceremonial object appear in the foreground, and a hanging sign is visible in the tent. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban, orange robes, garland and rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to this event.

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A photograph taken at an evening event under a white tent with a visible loudspeaker and fan units. In the foreground a man in an orange turban, saffron-orange robe with a gold-trimmed shawl, white-and-red flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces reaches out and places his palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A woman in a maroon sari with a rudraksha mala stands beside them, and a man in white holds up a folded paper slip. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and saffron clothing stands along a barrier, with a banner partially visible at the top right.2015-07-26Photo of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robe with a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, reaching out to bless a crowd. Beside him, a woman in an orange sari and a dark rudraksha mala touches the head of a kneeling man in a khaki police-style uniform who bows low with hands extended. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a gold ceremonial object sits in the foreground. Behind them, a large tent with white drapes holds a crowd of devotees in white and orange, with speakers and a small sign on a pole.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange garment, wearing a white and green flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, reaches toward a gilded lion-shaped throne arm. Around him, many devotees in red and maroon saris and robes, some wearing rudraksha malas, sit or kneel in a large tented hall with white draping, a brass oil lamp and floral decorations at the left. A woman in a green-trimmed uniform bends forward in the foreground. The scene appears to be a darshan or satsang gathering.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A photograph of a devotee receiving blessing during an event under a white tent. A figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a white jasmine garland with a green-beaded mala, reaches forward and places a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. A woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi and bangles holds white cloth or paper beside him. Behind them a brass oil lamp stands on the left and rows of seated people with children fill the background.2015-07-26A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a white and green-flowered garland and rudraksha bracelets, smiles and reaches forward to hand a yellow fruit to a kneeling devotee. A gilded lion-headed armrest or throne arm is in the foreground, and red patterned upholstery surrounds the seat. Behind them, a large seated crowd of devotees in white and saffron clothing fills a tented hall with white draping, speakers and a standing cooler. The scene is an ashram darshan or fruit-offering moment.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-brown robe wears a long garland of white flowers and brown-yellow blooms with blue and red beaded bands, and a beaded bracelet on the arm. Their hand is raised to touch the head of a bald man in a white shirt who bends forward; another man in a white shirt and a woman in a red-brown sari look on. A gold ornate seat or throne edge is in the foreground. Behind them a brass oil lamp stands under a white tent, and a crowd of devotees in white and saffron watches. The seated figure has distinctive turban and garland cues, with the a person role uncertain from appearance alone.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26