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Outdoor evening gathering in which a person in saffron-orange robes and a large orange turban, with long dark curly hair and rudraksha beads, sits on a raised seat and reaches out to touch the forehead of a woman with light brown hair in a dark patterned top. Around them a crowd of men in white shirts and women in saffron or golden saris stands and watches; a woman in a gold sari with a pendant necklace is at left, and a bald older person with white clothing is in the lower foreground. White cloth-draped seating, red-and-white fabric and fruit appear at right. a person's cues include the long curly hair, orange turban and orange robes, but identity is uncertain from appearance.

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A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on a raised white seat and places a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a striped yellow-green shirt. Around them, many men in white shirts and dhotis stand and sit in a crowded hall, with white cloth and fruit visible at the right edge.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron sleeveless garment and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair and a dark beaded mala around the neck, extending one hand to rest on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Around them, a crowd of devotees in white and cream clothing and a woman in a green sari with gold bangles press their palms together in prayer or watch closely. Behind the crowd, white draped cloth and a red-trimmed stage area are visible. The gesture suggests a blessing or darshan, and the setting appears to be an evening gathering. a person candidate: orange turban, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala are visible, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed, so this is marked unsure.2008-05-09Night photo of an outdoor gathering with many devotees in white clothes. On the right, a seated figure in a bright orange turban and orange garment, with long wavy hair and a rudraksha mala, extends a hand to bless a kneeling young woman in white with folded hands and a red bindi. Other devotees in white stand behind, some with palms pressed together, a man in a white shirt with a mala stands nearby, and a man in an orange robe sits beside the blessing figure. White cloth canopy and metal railings are visible behind, with stage lights in the background.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09A photograph of an outdoor devotional gathering at night. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark curly hair and a rudraksha mala draped across the chest, reaches out and places a hand on the head of a seated devotee in the foreground. Around them a large crowd of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis sits and stands, with a few women in sarees visible at left. A white cloth-draped platform and a speaker are visible at right.2008-05-09A photograph from an indoor evening gathering in front of a crowd of mostly white-clad attendees. In the foreground, a figure in an orange saffron robe and a bright orange turban, with long dark curly hair and a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, leans forward and places a hand on the forehead of a seated older man in glasses, white shirt and a rudraksha mala. The man's face is being touched by a hand on his cheek from another person beside him. A woman in white with a beaded necklace looks on at left. Behind them, standing devotees in white clothes fill the hall, with scaffolding and stage lights visible at the top. Probable Swamiji identified by orange turban, saffron robe and long hair while blessing the seated devotee.2008-05-09A crowded indoor gathering where a man in an orange turban and orange robe, with long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, places both hands on the head of a seated woman in an orange-and-peach checked top. Beside her, a bald man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows his head as another hand rests on his crown. Behind them, devotees in white and pastel clothing stand closely packed, several smiling, while a folding metal stand and draped white cloth appear at the right edge. Overall the scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment, with the orange-robed figure's appearance matching the a person cues, which is probable but not certain.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09