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Night photo of a crowd gathered closely around a seated figure in saffron. The central figure in the right foreground wears a saffron-orange turban and a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala, extending one arm toward the crowd. Beside them, a man in a white shirt with a dark rudraksha-style necklace leans in, while devotees in white and checked shirts crowd around, some looking on attentively and a young girl at the left edge. The figure's long hair is visible and the setting appears to be an outdoor gathering at night.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with long, loose dark hair and a dark rudraksha-style mala, extending an arm toward a crowd. A figure dressed in orange, with a long dark mala and long hair, appears to be a person, leaning forward and gesturing toward a gathered group. Around them, devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one man in a green shirt, and an elderly woman in a dark shawl sit or stand close together. Nearby, a seated man in orange and white holds a bowl or offering. Several people in the crowd wear white, and some wear glasses.2008-05-09Night photo at an outdoor event with a crowd of devotees in white shirts, dhotis and saris. In the foreground right, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron robe with long dark hair stands on a raised platform, reaching out to touch the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt. Beside him, a young monk in saffron robes stands with a shaved head. Speakers, a cooler and white plastic chairs are visible in the background. Probable Swamiji is visible through orange turban, long hair and saffron robe, and is the one bestowing blessing on the devotee.2008-05-10May 09 20082008-05-09May 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.2008-05-09Night outdoor gathering where a figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a raised seat, long curly hair falling past the shoulders, rudraksha beads on the chest. The figure extends one arm to place a hand on the head of a seated man in white shirt and dhoti, who bows forward. Around them crowds of devotees stand and sit, including a man in a plaid shirt, a man in a yellow shirt and others in white, with a white canopy and metal stand overhead. a person appearance-based label applies to the orange-robed figure giving blessing; a white umbrella stands at right. Approximately twenty people visible.2008-05-09Evening crowd scene at an outdoor event with a red-carpeted stage at right. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a bright orange turban, with long swept-back dark hair, leans forward to clasp the hands of a man in a mustard-yellow shirt. The seated figure's distinctive orange turban, long hair and saffron robe are the appearance cues for a person, though the face is partly turned and the identification is uncertain. Beside him another person in orange robes is bending forward. Standing spectators in white shirts, dhotis and sarees, some in a checked shirt, fill the background with a green banner visible behind them. A white cloth lies across the seated figure's lap.2008-05-10May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 10 20082008-05-10Outdoor evening event with a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, shirts and sarees. In the right foreground, a smiling figure in an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and long swept-back hair with a rudraksha mala sits on a raised seat and reaches out to touch the head of a man in a white shirt. a person; the orange turban, long hair and rudraksha beads are the qualifying cues. Devotees in white stand close around, some with hands raised in blessing, and a white-draped chair or cushion rests beside the seat.2008-05-09May 10 20082008-05-10