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Outdoor darshan scene under a white canopy with spotlights, a hillside and mango trees behind. A person in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a white throne draped in white cloth and heavy garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, holding out a small card or prasad to a devotee who kneels before him. Beside the throne stands a man in orange robes, and a bearded man in orange on the right touches a devotee's forehead. On a silver tray at the base of the throne sit flowers, offerings and red-and-white items, with a rudraksha mala and small objects on a white table at left. A large crowd in white shirts and white dhotis fills the open ground behind, with a speaker stack visible at right. The appearance-based cues of the seated figure (orange turban, orange robe, garlands, throne) are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.

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July 27 20082008-07-27July 27 20082008-07-27Outdoors under a thatched canopy with orange flags and palm trees behind, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and layered garlands of white and red flowers sits on a white-draped seat, holding a lemon-like fruit. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate garlands, with a page note of his attendance. Before him, a line of young men in white vests, white dhotis and yellow and red waistcloths kneels or bows, one touching flower petals on a green mat. A man in white shirt and dhoti stands behind, and to the right a ceremonial tray holds flowers and leaves, while another attendant with a red-bead necklace stands close. Overcast sky and distant hills complete the scene.2006-11-13Night-time darshan at an outdoor event. A man in saffron robes and an orange turban sits on a white throne heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands and red and magenta flower strands, with a rudraksha mala visible on his chest. He extends his right hand to touch the head of a devotee in a white shirt kneeling before him. Around them, devotees in white and cream clothing crowd the space, and a cameraman on a tripod stands behind the throne. A tray of flowers, a silver vessel, and orange cloth sit on the table at the lower left.2008-07-27July 27 20082008-07-27Evening outdoor darshan at an ashram at dusk. A figure in a saffron-orange turban and saffron garment, with long curly hair and a flower garland, sits on a white-draped seat and places a hand on the forehead of a man in white who kneels with his palms joined. Around them, a crowd of devotees dressed in white and cream stands and sits on a red mat, some with hands raised. A tall white-wrapped flagpole stands in the background beside trees under a darkening blue sky. Decorative red and orange tassels hang from the seat. A seated figure in saffron is visible in the lower right. The figure in saffron has long, swept-back curly hair, a saffron turban, a saffron garment and a garland, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues.2008-07-27July 27 20082008-07-27November 13 20062006-11-13Outdoor darshan scene with a large crowd of devotees in white clothes. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white-draped platform decorated with white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. A younger man in orange stands beside him, reaching out to touch the seated figure's head in blessing. A devotee in white with folded hands stands nearby, and a woman in a yellow sari and another in white kneel with palms together. Trees, a utility pole and a loudspeaker frame the open ground behind the crowd, which numbers well over one hundred people.2008-07-27Outdoor event on a raised green-carpeted platform with palm trees and orange flags behind. A long-haired man in an orange saffron garment and a red-and-pink flower garland sits on the left, extending his hand toward a devotee. In front, a man in a white shirt with a flower garland and a man in a light shirt with a tan cloth bow or stand before the platform. Seated white-clad men and a woman in a red saree with a long braid kneel on the right, one with palms pressed together. Rose petals lie on the green carpet. A large banner with a portrait and printed Tamil text is visible at upper right, along with speakers and a crowd of standing people.2006-11-13An outdoor ceremonial stage under a thatched canopy with a white draped backdrop and green carpet. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long red-and-white flower garland sits on a white-covered throne with bare feet, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Standing to the right is a man in white dhoti and saffron shawl with a mala, while kneeling devotees in white clothes with orange shawls, one with hands folded, face the throne. Scattered petals lie on the green carpet, a steel vessel and a tube of ointment sit at the front, and palm trees and ornate umbrellas with colourful decorations fill the background.2006-11-13Outdoor photograph of a large crowd at an open-air event. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long red-and-pink flower garland sits on a white-draped dais with a green cloth, raising one hand in blessing while another person in a white shirt and white dhoti bends low to touch his feet. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, and a woman in a striped shawl and pink sari with a folded paper stands beside a tall wooden pillar. Crowds of devotees in white and bright clothing fill the background, with rose petals scattered on the green cloth.2006-11-13