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Photograph of a seated man in orange robes on a gold-and-red throne receiving a blessing: his hand rests on the head of a standing man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and yellow cord. A woman in a white saree with red border stands at left, holding a framed picture. Gold ornate throne carvings and a red drape frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has swept-back long hair, saffron sleeveless robe and a gold-trimmed throne, a strong appearance-based candidate for the Paramahamsa Nithyananda; the page indicates his presence.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold and red throne, placing vibhuti or a blessing mark on the forehead of a bespectacled older man in an orange kurta with a white shawl, who presses his palms together in respect. A woman in a red-and-gold sari with a mala stands at left with hands folded, and a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind. A tray of flowers and offerings sits on a table. The background wall has a dark sign with white lettering, and a small deity murti stands in an alcove at right.2010-09-20A photograph of a devotional darshan. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and bare shoulder sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved back, holding a small white packet and a tray of offerings. A bald older man in an orange kurta with white shawl stands with palms pressed together and bows his head while another person's hand rests on his forehead in blessing. A woman in a patterned sari with a name badge stands at left, and another figure in orange stands behind. A black board with white writing hangs on the wall behind them.2010-09-20A seated figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and a dark brown rudraksha necklace sits on a red and gold throne-like seat with an ornate gold backrest, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white dhoti and white shirt who wears a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet and stands with his hands folded at his chest. A second man in white with a white-marked forehead and gold necklace stands in the background, and a small wooden table with a tray and a gold-coloured item is visible. The orange-robed figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including swept-back long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha malas, and the image is a photo showing the blessing of a devotee.2010-10-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with plush red cushions, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and has his hands clasped in prayer with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with maroon border and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange garments stands in the background. A small tray with red apples and offerings sits beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne fits the candidate description, consistent with a blessing or darshan. Gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne setting.2010-09-17November 25 20112011-11-25A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers with a rudraksha mala around his neck, hands joined in namaskar, bending forward as a man in saffron/orange robes places his right hand on the devotee's forehead in a blessing gesture. Two more saffron-robed men stand in the background, and a gold-coloured ornate throne or seat with a red cloth is visible at right beside a golden lion figure. The setting appears to be an open-sided hall with green trees outside.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated man in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved armrests, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears white kurta-style clothes, a dark rudraksha mala and eyes closed, with hands pressed together. The seated man holds a sheet of paper in his left hand. Behind them stand attendants in orange and white clothing, and a brass tray with red apples, sweets and candies sits on a table. The orange-robed seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, shown here blessing a devotee during a satsang-style event.2010-09-17A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, placing his right hand on the forehead of a bearded man in white. The seated man sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backrest with a dark blue curtain behind. The bearded man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala holds a dark box with a white cloth and gold items. A second person in white stands behind them.2010-10-19Photo of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, placing a hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers with a rudraksha-style mala. A gilded ornate throne with a carved golden backrest and red velvet cushions stands behind them, beside a bouquet of purple orchids, pink carnations and white flowers. A standing attendant in orange and white is at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron ornate-style robes and sits on a gilded throne, which together form the qualifying cues. The older man is a devotee receiving a blessing.2008-10-19A seated man in a white striped shirt and grey trousers, with a gold wristwatch, bows his head while a robed figure in saffron-orange cloth and a dark rudraksha mala places a hand on his crown in blessing. The blessing figure sits on a richly upholstered red throne with gold trim and holds a folded stack of small papers. Behind them stands a brass oil lamp and a brass kalasha-style vessel on a red-draped platform, with a deity murti and orange-and-gold fabric in the background. The blessing figure has long, swept-back dark hair and distinctive ceremonial adornment, consistent with the page's a person reference; the appearance-based label is probable, and the scene shows a blessing or darshan setting.2010-09-17A smiling man in an orange saffron shawl and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a red velvet cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop, with a red bindi on his forehead. He reaches forward to touch the head of a second man in a white shirt, who is seen from behind with his hand raised. Yellow marigold garlands and red fabric draped behind them. The seated man is identified only by appearance: a person, seated and blessing a devotee.2011-12-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a hair bun, sitting on an ornate gilded throne with red upholstery, holding a sheet of paper and smiling down as he places his hand on the bald head of a bespectacled man. The bald man wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and a yellow lanyard badge, and holds a white plastic bag with small items. Behind them hang red and gold draped fabrics, and gold-plated carved decorations and fruit sit on a table at right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a throne, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so the seated figure is labelled Swamiji (probable) as a receiving devotee's guru in a darshan or blessing moment.2010-02-10