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A photograph of an evening gathering under a tent or pavilion with bright lights. A seated figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with long curly dark hair and a row of rudraksha-style beads places one hand on the head of a man kneeling in front. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis stands and watches, and a woman with a red bindi and gold necklace presses her palms together at left. A man in a white shirt wears a dark bead mala. The orange-clad figure is presented as a person by appearance cues including the orange turban, long hair and saffron robe, in a blessing role. The crowd appears to number about 21-100 people.

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May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 10 20082008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10Night 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.2008-05-10A 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.2008-05-09May 09 20082008-05-09May 10 20082008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10