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Indoor photo in a warmly lit room with a long framed painting of a crowded scene above, and a mirror at right decorated with orange and green marigold garlands and a small framed portrait. A seated figure in a long-sleeved orange robe with long dark wavy hair sits on a white cushioned seat, placing both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends forward with hands raised in reverence. Beside him a woman in a cream sari with a beige-and-white bordered wrap is also bowing, while a standing crowd of about a dozen people in white and cream clothes, some in saffron and yellow sashes, a woman in a green blouse with an orange sari, and a boy in glasses watch. A camera operator is visible at right.

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A photograph inside a room with a framed painting of a crowded temple-style scene on the wall and a red and orange floral garland with mango-leaf festoons above a doorway. A seated person in an orange saffron garment with long swept-back dark hair smiles broadly, reaching forward with an open hand toward a small child in white kurta with a bead mala who is bowing. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a red blouse and gold bangles stands nearby, and a man in white kurta wearing a dark bead mala holds a red apple. Several other people in white and yellow clothing stand behind, and a white cushioned seat is in the foreground. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, which is an appearance-based cue for a person receiving devotees.2010-02-18March 26 20062006-03-26Evening photograph at an open-air satsang venue with stage lights overhead. A man with long dark hair and an orange turban, wearing an orange robe, sits on a cushioned seat and smiles as he places his hand on the head of a bowing older man in a white shirt. Around them, a grey-haired woman in a beige top has her palms pressed together, and devotees in white shirts and orange shawls stand nearby. A woman in orange holds a microphone at the upper right, and a white air conditioning unit is visible. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the turban, long hair and orange robes, and he is giving blessings to a devotee during darshan.2010-02-17Night outdoor darshan scene under bright floodlights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban, with long dark swept-back hair and a sleeveless saffron garment, receives a devotee; a hand is raised toward his forehead in blessing. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis wear rudraksha malas and gold chains, one with a red-orange shawl; a woman in a cream sari with a red border sits at left with her back to the camera, and another woman in a white sari stands behind. Yellow cushions and a gold object sit beside the seated figure. Crowd and orange-clad attendants are visible behind.2010-02-17March 26 20062006-03-26A photograph inside a home with bright red curtains and a white wall. A person in an orange-saffron robe with a red flower garland sits on a cushion and places a hand on the head of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends forward, hands clasped at her feet in a gesture of reverence. A standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a framed photo, and an older woman with white hair and glasses in a blue-grey sari watches. A person in a yellow top sits at lower left and another in a patterned outfit stands at right. The orange-robed figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the a person field is unsure.2010-01-23A woman in an orange-saffron garment with long dark hair sits on a white cushioned seat and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in a patterned brown-and-cream short-sleeved shirt, his palms pressed together. Behind them a woman in white with an orange shawl stands beside a woven wicker basket, and a crowd of guests in white and casual clothes fills the warmly lit room. A palm frond decoration is visible at the upper right.2006-09-03July 30 20062006-07-30Photograph of an indoor convention hall. A long-haired man in a white dhoti-style garment with gold-bordered cream shawl sits in a pink upholstered armchair, leaning forward and touching the forehead of a short-haired man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends toward him with hands raised. A woman in white with a bright orange shawl and lanyard stands behind them, and a woman in white at left gestures with raised hands. Brass oil lamp, folding chairs and a potted palm are visible. The seated man matches the Swamiji candidate with distinctive long swept-back hair and gold-bordered ceremonial clothing, so he is identified as Swamiji (probable), conducting a blessing at the Nithyananda Spurana Convention.2006-03-26Indoor photograph of a home visit. A seated man in orange saffron robes with a gold-bordered yellow shawl and a white flower garland, with a red bindi and long dark hair, has his hand on the head of a woman bowing before him. A white-haired older woman in a yellow sari with gold bangles stands at left, palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them a glass display cabinet holds small white figurines, and a man in white clothing stands at the right edge. The seated man's appearance is consistent with the a person description, but the page does not state he is present, so this is an uncertain identification.2010-02-18A photograph of a long-haired man in a white garment with gold-bordered edges seated on an ornate cushioned chair, his hand resting on the head of a shorter person in a white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them, standing people wear orange shawls and white or beige clothing, and a brass oil lamp stands on a wooden table at right. A ceremonial blessing or initiation setting; the seated man is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, wearing a white and gold garment with long swept-back hair, while the bowing devotee wears white.2006-03-26A photograph in a home interior with cream walls and a long framed mural of figures along the top. A seated figure in a flowing orange robe with long dark hair sits on a white cushioned seat, receiving devotees. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows low with hands together and palms outstretched, and a woman in a cream sari with a dark beaded mala stands before the seated figure with hands folded in namaste. Around them, several onlookers in white and cream saris, a boy with glasses, and other people stand watching; a bead-garlanded doorway with a small framed portrait is in the background. A tall white draped backdrop occupies the right edge.2010-02-18