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Evening scene at a public gathering with a crowd behind a raised white-cushioned seat. On the right, a long-haired man in saffron-orange garments and an orange turban sits on the white seat, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a small folded paper in his hand, reaching toward a kneeling woman in a grey shawl who presses her palms together. Beside him, a shaved-head young man in orange robes stands holding a small book. Behind them, a man in white kurta wears a rudraksha pendant, and a young man in glasses and a dark shirt and a young woman in a red floral top look on. Spectators in white and pastel clothing fill the background, and a camera monitor is visible at the right edge. The person in orange with the turban shows appearance cues consistent with the a person candidate, so this is identified appearance-based as a person, a seated presence rather than a confirmed identity.

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May 10 20082008-05-10A night-time outdoor gathering on a raised platform with white cloth and an orange tent behind it. A man in a bright orange turban and sleeveless orange robe, with long dark hair, sits on the platform smiling and gesturing toward the crowd. Beside him a young man in orange robes holds up a small yellow printed card. In front, seated devotees with folded hands face the platform, and many standing spectators fill the background near a black speaker and a banner. a person (orange turban, long hair, orange robes) is seated and speaking with devotees. Many people are visible in the crowd.2008-05-10A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing and a saffron turban, with long dark curly hair and a sleeveless orange garment, places a hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a pale pink top with her hands in anjali mudra. Behind her, a man in white with a red bindi and a rudraksha-style mala stands with a yellow card. Other devotees in white and pastel clothes stand in a crowd at what appears to be a night gathering, with a white cooler fan and orange cloth on a white-draped seat at right. A blessing or darshan is taking place.2008-05-10May 09 20082008-05-09Night photo at an outdoor event in a crowd of seated and standing devotees. On the right, a person with long curly hair wears a saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron-orange garment with rudraksha beads, and is leaning in to speak with and hand something to the people beside them. Nearby, a man in a white shirt wears a dark bead mala, a younger man in an orange robe sits attentively, and women in white and cream clothing listen. Behind them, many people and a white canopy fill the background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, with long hair, orange turban and rudraksha beads, seated among devotees.2008-05-09March 12 20082008-03-12Photograph 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.2008-05-09A photograph of a blessing scene at an indoor evening event with a crowd seated behind. A figure in a bright orange turban and orange robe, with long dark hair, stands at right and places a hand on the head of a young woman in a red floral print top who bows her head. Beside her a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a small red mark on his forehead watches, and a young man in orange with a yellow card stands nearby. Seated audience members in white and light clothing fill the background, with chairs and red carpet visible.2008-05-10A 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.2008-05-10Evening 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.2008-05-10A seated man in saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair raises his right hand in blessing toward a woman who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. She wears an orange and lavender sari, a gold necklace and bangles, and a red bindi. Beside her a man in a green shirt and pale trousers watches, and a younger man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands behind a white-draped table holding a plate of offerings, with flowers and a red curtain behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed man has long swept-back hair and an orange garment, matching the page's claim of his presence at this event. Several onlookers are partially visible at the edges, and a white fan stands in the background.2008-03-22May 10 20082008-05-10