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A photograph of a seated woman in orange robes wearing a garland of pink and white flowers, holding a red apple, on an orange-and-gold embroidered cloth hanging behind her. A saffron-robed person in the foreground leans in to offer or touch her feet. Behind, a bald man in orange robes with gold necklaces holds a gold-coloured item, and a woman in a blue patterned sari with flowers in her hair smiles beside a videographer holding a camera. A man in white shirt kneels nearby, and an orange-clad figure stands at the left edge, with a brown door and shelf in the background.

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A domestic room inside a home with a glass display cabinet holding figurines and books on the right and an orange tapestry with red and green embroidered lotus motifs on the left. A seated figure in orange clothing with long dark hair and a flower garland sits on an orange-draped seat, sorting or handling small items in a basket lined with orange cloth, with beads and jewellery visible. A standing bald man in orange robes and a beaded necklace holds a small brass object and white cloth. In the foreground, a woman in an orange head covering sits at left, while a bending woman in a blue floral sari and a man in a white shirt and a young girl lean in toward the basket. a person: the seated figure wears saffron clothing, a flower garland and long swept-back hair, with the page indicating his presence at the event.2010-01-10A photograph inside a home sitting room with white sofa and wooden wall shelves holding small vases and a candle-like object. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a white sofa, smiling, with bare feet. A woman in an orange and white patterned sari kneels before him, offering a folded white sheet or papers across her hands. Behind them, a man in a white shirt with a red-and-orange beaded necklace and an older woman in a cream sari with red border and red blouse stand watching. A red tray holds red apples and rudraksha malas beside a white-clad attendant at left. Wood-slat blinds cover the windows.2010-02-17A photograph of a seated woman in orange robes wearing white and red flower garlands, seated in a white-covered chair and smiling as she holds her hands out toward a young man in a white-and-grey shirt who sits on a wooden stool before her. A standing figure in orange robes with a gold ornamental necklace holds a gold staff, and a man in white kneels at right beside a fruit-filled silver tray. Behind them are a brass oil lamp, framed devotional pictures and a gold-trimmed vase on a shelf, with a red-and-white curtain at left.2010-01-10A photograph of a smiling man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban, with a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, gesturing with his right hand while a woman in a yellow-and-gold sari with an orange flower in her braided hair, seen from behind, leans toward him. Behind him a younger man in orange robes holds a brass tray with a decorated container and green leaves as an offering. A tilak mark is on the forehead of the central figure. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and flower garland, matching the cues for the sannyasi being welcomed with traditional offerings. Several older onlookers and devotees are partly visible at the edges.2008-07-28A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long garland of white flowers and red roses, a gold chain, and a maroon silk shawl with gold border. The figure holds a small blue box or case in both hands and receives it from a woman in a white sari with a pink blouse, who leans in from the left, wearing a dark beaded necklace and bangles. To the right, a second person in orange clothing sits with hand to face. The setting is a tiled wall with a white cushioned seat and a blue mat on the floor. Overlay text in the corner reads Nithyananda Paramashivam and , . Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated with long hair, saffron robes, garland and gold chain, receiving the offering2009-07-25A photograph of a domestic home-visit ritual in a room decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and scattered red and yellow flowers on an orange backdrop. A woman in orange robes and a purple-and-white flower garland sits on the left, reaching out to receive a green fruit held by a seated woman in a magenta sari. A man in a yellow dhoti and bare chest, holding a fruit, sits beside a television. A woman in a blue-and-green sari bends forward on the right, and a standing man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stands at the top right beside a brass deity murti adorned with garlands. A kalasha-style offering plate with flowers sits in front. The description notes four physical people prominently, with a fifth seated person partly visible at the bottom.2010-01-10A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a pink and white flower garland holds an open book, with a beaded rudraksha mala hanging from his hand, at the centre of a satsang-style gathering. Before him a young boy in a light blue shirt and green shorts bends forward on a white cloth, and a woman in a cream and gold sari with a gold-bordered pallu sits with hands folded in prayer on the right. A man in a white kurta sits on the left holding a framed picture, and a second man in orange robes with a red kalasha-like tray and fruit offering sits at the far left. A bottle of water and a bowl of fruit sit on an orange-draped stool, and a wine-coloured patterned rug covers the floor. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange robes, flower garland and rudraksha mala, but the photo is not clear enough to confirm this.2010-01-09A photograph inside a modest living room with cream walls, a dark wooden display shelf holding vases, and bamboo blinds at the windows. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, sits on a white sofa with a pink and white flower garland around his neck, smiling as he extends his bare foot onto a white cloth-covered low wooden stool. A woman in a white and pink printed saree with an orange blouse kneels before him, reaching out to his foot, apparently performing padapuja. Beside them a red tray holds red apples, a rudraksha mala and a small plate of offerings. A man in a white shirt with an orange rudraksha mala stands behind, and an older woman in a beige saree with a red border looks on at the right. The appearance-based cues for the seated man are a flowing orange wrap, garland and long hair, so he is a probable Swamiji seated in person.2010-02-17A photograph inside a home with a cream wall, framed pictures and a decorated altar corner. In the foreground on the left, a long-haired man in orange robes and a white garland of flowers sits smiling, with a tray of apples and oranges beside him. Beside him, a seated woman in orange robes holds a fruit plate. Standing centre-right, a woman in an orange and red saree with gold bangles holds her hands together in prayer, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at right with palms joined. Behind them, an older man in a white shirt and a garland stands near a doorway, and a framed portrait with marigold garlands hangs above. The swami in the foreground, a probable depiction of a person, is present in person, with long hair and an orange sleeveless top.2010-02-15May 22 20122012-05-22A photograph of a devotional greeting on a golden throne. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears orange saffron robes, a pink and white floral garland, and gold ceremonial necklaces; this appearance matches Swamiji (probable) on the page, cued by his long hair, saffron clothing, garland and gold necklaces. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch his head to the seated figure's hands, with a hand resting on the seated figure's knee. Behind them a shaven-headed monk in orange robes with an orange head cloth stands, and at left a woman in white with a yellow shawl watches. Garlands of orange, red and yellow flowers hang on a golden backdrop with ornate carved gold panels.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron robes and a long garland of pink and white flowers, smiling and raising one hand in greeting, on an orange chair in a home room. Behind him hangs a red and orange embroidered cloth with a lotus motif. Around him stand a man with glasses in a striped polo and white dhoti, an older man in a white shirt and orange dhoti with a white forehead mark, a man in a white shirt with his palms joined, a woman in a blue sari with folded hands, and a girl in a green dress sitting at the front. Fruit and food are laid out on a side table at left. A logo appears at top left and a copyright caption at lower right.2010-01-10