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A crowd of devotees fills an evening event hall, many dressed in white and light clothing. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a floral border, gold bangles and a thin gold necklace bows her head with hands clasped around a yellow card while a figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless top places a hand on her head in blessing. Beside them a younger man in an orange robe stands, and a man in white shirt and a woman in a green-bordered sari are nearby.

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May 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.2008-05-10Photo of a crowded evening event where a long-haired figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless top stands at right, one hand extended to rest on the bowed head of a devotee seated in the foreground. Behind, a second person in orange robes stands beside them. Many spectators fill the background, several in white and pastel saris and shirts, some holding white bags and papers. A red stage edge and flower garlands appear at the right. Appearance cues fit Swamiji (probable), bearing an orange turban, long hair and orange clothing, giving a blessing in a darshan setting.2008-05-10Night 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.2008-05-10Evening outdoor gathering where a figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, rests a hand on the head of a kneeling woman in an orange sari with palms pressed together in namaste. Around her, devotees in white shirts, a man in a yellow polo, and an older bald man in white sit or stand close together, some holding malas. Spectators stand behind a metal barrier in the background. A white cushion sits beside the figure. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.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.2008-05-09Evening 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.2008-05-10Evening 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.2008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10Evening outdoor gathering where a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and matching orange turban sits on an elevated red-covered platform, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white shirt and dhoti with rudraksha mala, who holds folded hands and a yellow card. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and orange stands and sits, including a young woman in a blue patterned top and a bespectacled teenager in white. Flowers and an orange cloth lie on the platform 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 20082008-05-09