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A photograph of a Sarva Darshan line in an indoor hall with pale pink walls and track lighting. A man in an orange and maroon turban with jewelled ornaments, wearing a patterned orange-and-maroon shawl over a saffron garment and a beaded necklace, leans forward, holding a folded white paper while a red apple is passed to him from a devotee's hand. Beside him stands a shaved-headed priest in maroon robes with a tilak and rudraksha mala, and at the right a shaved-headed attendant in white and red holds a tray of apples, fruit and sweets. Several devotees in white, blue and striped shirts stand in line, some with hands folded.

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August 20 20112011-08-20A photograph of a pada-puja ritual in an indoor hall. A man in a deep red turban with gold trim and a cream-white ceremonial garland, wearing a red shawl over a blue garment, stands at the center holding a folded white paper. Two shaven-headed priests in white dhotis with gold borders and orange cloth assist, one tending a red-lacquered tray of flowers, fruit and offerings. Around them, devotees in white shirts, a red shirt and an orange cloth stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, while others look on.2011-12-14October 24 20112011-10-24A photo of a line of men and youths in casual shirts and jackets receiving red fruit from a monk in saffron robes. A tall monk in a striped orange-and-pink turban and pink-and-red silk sash, wearing rudraksha malas, extends a red fruit with his right hand while holding a small open book in his left. Beside him, a bald monk in orange robes and a shaved-headed monk in white with a mala watch the exchange. Wooden prayer items lie on a tray at lower right, and the setting is an indoor hall with ceiling lights. a person candidate in the turban and pink sash, identity uncertain from appearance.2011-11-27September 07 20142014-09-07A photograph of a darshan line where a person in a maroon and orange turban, a maroon shawl draped over the shoulders and a beaded necklace places a hand on the head of a man with folded palms. Several devotees stand in a row behind him in white dhotis and checked shirts, hands pressed together. On the right, an attendant in white holds a tray of fruit and a white envelope is visible in the turbaned person's hand. The setting is an indoor hall with draped backdrop. The turbaned figure shows long hair and ornate clothing, and the page indicates a person was present, so this is a probable in-person appearance candidate with a ceremonial turban and maroon shawl.2011-08-20December 15 20112011-12-15Indoor photo of a blessing or darshan scene in a hall with bright ceiling lights. A figure in a cream-coloured turban and red-and-gold garments with red beaded necklaces and a red tilak stands center, placing a hand on the head of a devotee and holding a folded paper. Beside him a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe and glasses, with white markings on his arms, stands near a tray of beads and bangles. On the left, several men in white and pink clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and their hands hold small papers. The setting suggests a pada puja or darshan line. a person is probable, based on the turban, crown-like headwear, and rudraksha necklaces, but the appearance is partly obscured.2011-12-12Photograph of a darshan line at an indoor event with red curtains behind. A man in an orange turban, orange garment and layered red and white flower garlands stands behind a red-draped table, raising his right hand in blessing toward a devotee. He holds a folded paper in his left hand. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with orange-streaked forehead stands at the table, holding a tray of sweets. Several devotees with folded hands, one in an orange striped shirt and a boy in a red jacket, stand in line. a person is the central figure, described by the orange turban, orange clothing and garlands, in a blessing role.2011-12-18August 18 20132013-08-18A photograph at an indoor hall with a patterned carpet-free floor and a pink-purple backdrop at right. A central figure wears a deep red turban with an orange band and a jewelled brooch, a red shawl and an orange sleeveless garment, with rudraksha mala beads and bangles on the arms; he smiles while reaching out to apply a mark to a man in a white shirt holding a mobile phone. Around them, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand close together, some with folded hands, and a bald man at right wears white tripundra marks, orange and rudraksha beads. Photo credit overlay reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam'.2011-10-20August 18 20132013-08-18