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Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees and volunteers. On the right, a figure in an orange turban and orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha-style mala places his hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt with closed eyes, a blessing gesture. Beside him a man in orange with a shaved head sits, and to the left a woman in white with a black beaded mala watches. Behind them volunteers in white shirts, a man in a red-checked shirt and a green banner hang in the background, with a stage and speakers at right.

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Evening photograph at an outdoor event with a crowd of men and women in white shirts, white dhotis and sarees. In the foreground, a young man in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style mala sits with head bowed while a figure in a saffron-orange robe and saffron turban places a hand on his head. The blessing figure has long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, and appears to be the candidate for a person on the page, though this is an appearance-based label only. Behind them, a man in a saffron robe sits on a white cushion, and a black stage speaker and pole stand at right. Attendees in white stand along a metal barrier, some holding yellow papers.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.2008-05-09A 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.2008-05-09A 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.2008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10Photograph of an evening outdoor gathering with a crowd of men in white and light shirts standing behind a barrier. In the foreground, a seated figure in an orange turban, orange robe and long dark hair, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, extends a hand to touch the head of a young man with short dark hair who sits with palms pressed together. Other men sit nearby, including one in a blue checked shirt and glasses, and a younger man in orange clothing. A white cushion and a red-draped table with fruit appear at right.2008-05-09Photograph at an evening outdoor gathering. A robed figure in saffron-orange with an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, and a dark rudraksha mala extends one hand toward a man in a light shirt who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a younger saffron-robed attendant stands with a red tilak. A crowd of devotees in white and light clothing fills the background, with a white draped cushion and orange fabric to the right. Swamiji (probable) appears as the saffron-turbaned figure giving blessing, based on turban, long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2008-05-09Night outdoor event with a crowd of devotees in white and pastel clothing standing and seated under bright stage lights. On the right, a person in an orange-saffron turban and sleeveless orange robe with long curly hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a raised platform, extending an arm to touch the forehead of a seated man in a striped white shirt and glasses, who holds a yellow card. Beside him a shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a woman in pink sari hold yellow cards. Stage speakers, poles and a banner are visible behind. Cues suggest a person for the saffron-turbaned figure, but appearance is not conclusive, so the identity is marked unsure.2008-05-10Night outdoor gathering where a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron top sits on a raised platform, reaching out to place a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a checked shirt with palms pressed together. A second man in saffron robes stands nearby holding a small yellow card. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris stands with hands folded in anjali, with a red carpet on the platform edge and an electric cooler at right. a person: the seated turban-and-saffron figure with long swept hair matches the candidate cues and is giving a blessing, so this is an in_person appearance.2008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10Night-time photograph of a crowd gathered outdoors at an event. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban stands on the right, extending a hand to touch the head of a seated man in a white shirt; the figure has long, dark, swept-back hair and bare arms, with distinctive saffron ornamentation visible. Beside them, a younger man in an orange shawl looks on, and a woman in a white sari with orange border sits at left wearing a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind them, many men in white shirts and white dhotis stand among onlookers near a speaker and a stage with red and blue draping. Appearance-based label: a person, shown in person performing a blessing touch.2008-05-10Outdoor evening gathering with a crowd of men in white and yellow shirts behind a seated figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless garment with long, loose dark hair. The seated figure, who has a person appearance with long swept-back hair, orange turban and orange robes, extends both hands in blessing over the bowed head of a young man in a white shirt. Beside him a young attendant in orange stands. A woman in white with a rudraksha-style necklace and a girl with a flower in her hair watch at left. Plastic chairs, a white cooler and a red cloth are visible in the background.2008-05-10