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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.

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A 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 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.2010-09-17Photograph 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.2010-02-10A photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless sannyasi garment with a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, receiving a folded paper from an older man standing before him with palms pressed together in greeting. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, a tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace. He sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion. The standing man wears an orange kurta with a white shawl and wire-rimmed glasses, with a tilak on his forehead. A woman in a red sari and a child in red stand at the left edge. Behind them is a tray of sweets or offerings, a pink wall, and a dark board with white lettering on it. A logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-09-20A 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 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 an orange robe and marigold garlands sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned back, his hand raised toward the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands folded. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala watches, a woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi stands at left, and another man in white stands near the throne. A gold-ornamented carved backdrop and a red curtain frame the scene, with a thatched structure and greenery visible at the top left. The setting appears to be an outdoor-side pavilion with devotees receiving blessings.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and dark rudraksha mala necklaces, with long swept-back dark hair, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and smiles while clasping hands with an older man in a beige short-sleeved shirt who bows in greeting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha malas, seated on a throne. To the left, two men in white dhoti-style clothing with sacred markings stand with hands folded in namaste. Behind them is a dark stone shrine with a carved deity murti and a stone pillar, with red curtains and yellow flowers in the background.2010-09-20A seated man with a dark hair bun, rudraksha mala and white temple markings on his forehead places his right hand on the forehead of an older white-haired man in an orange saffron robe, who presses his palms together in respect. The seated man wears saffron and gold cloth with a rudraksha mala and a white bandage on his left forearm. Behind them a golden lion-headed throne armrest is visible at left and bottom. A man in a teal shirt and a woman in white with an orange-bordered sari and a woman in a rust-coloured sari with a mala stand in the background, and a seated man in white with a white forehead mark kneels nearby.2013-09-30A 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 photograph in a hall with a red velvet-upholstered throne-style seat and a golden carved backrest. A seated man in saffron-orange sannyasi robes with a gold-edged shawl, a long rudraksha mala, and swept-back hair in a bun, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers with folded hands in namaskar. A brass lamp and a carved bronze temple panel stand behind them. a person: the seated sannyasi shows the rudraksha mala, saffron robes, and bun cues. A small partially visible person sits in the lower right corner.2011-11-26November 26 20112011-11-26