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A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing and a saffron turban, with long dark curly hair and a sleeveless orange garment, places a hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a pale pink top with her hands in anjali mudra. Behind her, a man in white with a red bindi and a rudraksha-style mala stands with a yellow card. Other devotees in white and pastel clothes stand in a crowd at what appears to be a night gathering, with a white cooler fan and orange cloth on a white-draped seat at right. A blessing or darshan is taking place.

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May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09Evening 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.2008-05-10A 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.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09A 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 gathering where a long-haired figure in a bright orange turban and sleeveless orange robe sits on a raised seat and reaches out to touch the head of a girl with her hands pressed together in prayer. Probable Swamiji shown by long swept-back hair, an orange turban and orange robe, performing a blessing for a devotee. Around them, a crowd of devotees stands and sits, including a woman in white with a gold necklace on the left, a boy in glasses and a man in white shirt behind. A white sheet-draped table with flower garlands and offerings is at right, along with a standing cooler and red-carpeted stage. Several people wear white ritual clothes, and an orange-robed attendant sits beside the seat.2008-05-10March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a blessing scene at an indoor evening event with a crowd seated behind. A figure in a bright orange turban and orange robe, with long dark hair, stands at right and places a hand on the head of a young woman in a red floral print top who bows her head. Beside her a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a small red mark on his forehead watches, and a young man in orange with a yellow card stands nearby. Seated audience members in white and light clothing fill the background, with chairs and red carpet visible.2008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10March 22 20082008-03-22A 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.2008-05-10