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Night outdoor event photograph with illuminated pillars and lights in the background and a large crowd. On a red-carpeted stage at right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban receives devotees, with a young man in orange robes standing behind them. In front, a woman in white with a yellow shawl bows with hands pressed together, while a man in a white shirt places his hand on her head. Several men in white shirts and lanyards stand nearby. A red tray in the foreground holds apples, sweets, and rudraksha malas. The orange-robed seated figure does not clearly match the a person description, so identity is uncertain.

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January 21 20102010-01-21Night darshan at an outdoor venue lit by floodlights and string lights, with rows of seated devotees in the background. In the foreground a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap, with a rudraksha mala draped across the seat, extends a hand in blessing toward a bowed devotee in a white shirt. Other devotees in white and striped shirts gather around, some holding fruit and a mala, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at left. A man in an orange robe with long hair stands behind a seat at right, and a tray of fruit and a ceremonial staff sit at the edge of the platform.2010-01-19Night outdoor gathering under floodlights with a large crowd behind. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a cushioned seat, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who kneels with hands pressed together. Around them, women in sarees, one in a teal saree and one in a yellow-bordered white saree with a long braid, stand close. A man in an orange shawl stands at right. Red trays hold apples, garlands and small offerings in front of the seat, and a rudraksha-style mala hangs near the cushions. The figure's features are not clearly identifiable from this image, so the in-person appearance is uncertain.2010-02-16January 22 20102010-01-22Night outdoor darshan event before a large crowd under bright stage lights and illuminated pillars. In the foreground, a figure seated on an orange-draped dais wears an orange garment and an orange turban, with long curly hair, and extends a hand toward a standing man in a blue striped shirt who holds out his palms. Nearby, a man in white kurta with a yellow scarf and a man in orange robes stand close; women in white saris with yellow borders and flowers in their hair stand at left with hands folded. Fruit and sweets sit in red trays at the lower edge, with rudraksha malas and offerings on the dais. Behind them, rows of seated devotees fill the open ground.2010-01-19Night outdoor event with a large crowd of devotees filling a lit ground, with illuminated stage towers in the background. In the foreground, a woman in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a raised platform beside a tray of fruit and sweets, reaching toward devotees. Next to her, a young person in orange robes stands at the platform edge. Several men in white shirts and dhotis, one with a yellow scarf, and women in saris, including one in orange and one in white with a long braid, press close to the platform.2010-01-20Night outdoor event on an open ground lit by tall floodlights, with a large crowd of devotees in white and saffron stretching into the darkness. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes and a saffron-and-orange turban stands at a raised wooden platform under a white canopy, accepting or distributing fruit from a red-rimmed tray holding apples and oranges. A bald man in an orange shawl with a beaded mala stands behind him. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis, and women in sarees, line up to approach the platform. A small monitor sits on the stand beside vermilion-marked offerings and bangles. Pale beige and orange tones dominate. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-01-09Night darshan at an outdoor event with bright string lights on towers behind a large crowd. In the foreground, a woman in a deep orange sari with a matching orange turban touches the forehead of a devotee in a white shirt and checked shirt, while a man in a white shirt bends forward and holds a beaded rudraksha mala. A young man in an orange robe and orange shawl stands at right beside a red-draped seat with mala beads hanging from it. Other devotees in white and checked shirts stand nearby, and a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari sits at lower left beside a red tray holding beaded malas and small offerings.2010-01-19January 21 20102010-01-21Night-time outdoor darshan event under bright floodlights. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with long hair, extends his hand toward a line of devotees and holds a tray of sweets on the left. Devotees in white and cream clothes, some with saffron or orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads, bow or reach forward to receive blessings. A large crowd fills the background, and a red offering box sits at the lower left beside garlands.2010-01-10Photo taken at night outdoors under floodlights, with a large crowd visible in the background. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white-draped seat with a rolled orange cloth in front. A devotee in a white shirt and gold chain leans forward, another man in white bends toward the seat, and women in saris stand nearby. Wooden crates of red apples sit at the front of the seat. A young man in orange clothing stands at the right edge.2010-02-17Night outdoor darshan at a large event ground lit by tall illuminated light towers. In the foreground, a figure in saffron with a saffron-and-orange turban and long curly hair sits on a raised seat draped in orange cloth, extending a hand toward a man in a striped pink-and-white shirt who stands with his hands folded. Beside them, a man in a white shirt and long orange-red stole stands near the seat, and another devotee in a striped polo and a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stand nearby. A figure in an orange robe stands at the right edge of the seat, and a tray of fruit and offerings sits in front. A large crowd sits on mats in the background, many wearing white or yellow.2010-01-19