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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an ornate orange throne-style chair, smiling and placing both hands on the head of a bald man in a white short-sleeved shirt and grey trousers who bows forward before him. The seated figure wears a red bindi, has long swept-back dark hair and is barefoot; a white cushion sits on the chair. Behind them is a backdrop with a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and a flowering tree motif, with a potted plant at the left edge. Two people are visible: the seated figure and the bowing man, with partial arms of a third person at the right edge.

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February 04 20102010-02-04A photograph of a seated figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe on an ornate orange throne-style chair with carved black wooden armrests, placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and beige trousers who bows his head toward him. The bowing man's hand rests on the seated figure's arm. Behind them a backdrop shows a faded photograph of a sage-like figure beneath a faint bannner, and a partially visible person sits at the right edge in a patterned top. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and matches the presentation of the a person, giving a blessing on the forehead of a devotee, a darshan moment at a convention stage.2010-02-04A photograph taken at an indoor stage event. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits in a brown upholstered throne with black carved armrests, resting bare feet on a footstool and raising a hand to touch the forehead of a man bending forward in a white striped shirt and khaki trousers. Behind the throne a large backdrop shows a turbaned man in orange with a red tilak, beside a banner with Tamil script. Nearby, several men in orange and white stand on a red patterned carpet, one holding crutches, and a tray with fruit and a small plant sits on a side table.2010-08-19A seated figure in flowing saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red zebra-striped cushion, a gilded kalpataru-style tree with golden leaves behind him. He has long, swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, and gestures with his open hands toward a man in a white polo shirt and beige trousers who stands before him, wearing a dark rudraksha mala. A young man in orange stands at the left edge, and flowers and greenery decorate the stage backdrop.2009-01-03A seated figure in flowing saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate cream upholstered throne with carved dark wooden armrests and a backrest. A man in a light green shirt and cream trousers bends forward, bowing his head to the seated figure, who raises a hand to the visitor's forehead. Beside them a man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands with a hand on the bower's shoulder. A plate of fruit sits on the right of the throne against a blue draped curtain backdrop. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, consistent with Swamiji (probable) receiving a pada-puja style blessing.2010-08-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his hand raised to the head of a devotee in white shirt and white dhoti with a red thread on the wrist, who stands with palms pressed together in respect. Behind the throne, a table holds apples, a water bottle and small items. A woman in a dark top and beige shawl stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and saffron robes, a role-consistent presentation with several cues, and is performing a blessing on the devotee.2010-02-20July 06 20102010-07-06A photograph of a stage event with an orange-draped throne. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes sits on the ornate orange throne, smiling, with his right hand placed on the forehead of an older man in a white short-sleeved shirt who bows his head. Behind them a backdrop shows a banner reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda. On the left a man in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala stands beside the older man, and on the right an elderly woman in grey hair sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala cue, while the people around him are devotees.2010-02-04 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron wrap and sleeveless orange garment, with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, smiles while resting his right hand on the head of a kneeling person in a striped light-blue and cream collared shirt. He sits in an orange upholstered chair before a golden altar with red and yellow floral garlands and brass oil lamps, with carved stone pillars behind. An orange towel lies over the armrest.2010-07-08June 30 20102010-06-30July 07 20102010-07-07December 12 20092009-12-12