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Photograph of a blessing line in a temple hall. A person in an orange turban, orange shawl and saffron robe with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, smiling, presses a hand to the forehead of a bald elderly man in a white shirt. Beside them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands with a rudraksha mala, and another man in white clothes stands at left. A devotee holds a tray of offerings with incense sticks at lower right. Behind them is a colourful temple backdrop with painted deity figures and a red and gold shrine. The blessing is shown by a physical touch on the forehead, with other devotees visible at the edges.

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A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall. A man in a bright orange turban and orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with gold bangles on his arms, touches the forehead of a devotee with his raised hand while another devotee in white and orange holds a red box and tray nearby. Devotees in white and pale clothes stand behind a metal barrier with palms pressed together. Behind them a backdrop shows a painted portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in orange tones. Ceiling lights and a stage curtain frame the scene. a person candidate by appearance: the turban-wearing orange-clad man giving blessings is a probable match to the page's a person cues.2011-11-25Photograph of a temple or ashram hall with a colourful deity murti backdrop. A man in an orange turban, orange dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and gold bangles, stands at center accepting a folded white paper from an elderly bald man in white shirt and trousers. To the right, a priest in orange robes with white sacred ash on his arms holds a tray of offerings. Two people in the left foreground, one in a teal shirt with hands folded in namaste, are partly visible. The orange-robed figure is a priest or devotee; his identity is not established by appearance.2011-12-10A photograph of a temple ritual in an orange-hued hall. A smiling man in an orange turban, orange shawl and garments, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on his arms, raises a hand in blessing. Another man in orange robes with a shaved head stands beside him. On the left, an older man in white clothing with folded hands and a white paper receives the blessing, while a person in white bends forward with joined palms. On the right, a hand holds a silver tray of offerings with sweets and fruit. Behind them stands a colourful deity murti with garlands and a golden peetha, under a painted backdrop with bold lettering. a person: the turbaned man in orange with rudraksha mala and ornate gold armlets matches the page's a person reference only by appearance cues.2011-12-10September 17 20112011-09-17A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange turban with a gold-trimmed edge touches the forehead of a man in a white kurta and white dhoti-style clothing who kneels before him. The seated figure wears long rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold bangles on the upper arm and wrist, and a red tilak, and smiles while holding an open printed booklet with a photograph on its cover. Behind them, a gilded golden throne or altar backdrop and an orange cloth are visible. The kneeling man wears glasses and red and gold wrist threads. This appears to be a padapuja-style blessing with personal touch.2011-12-10A photograph of a darshan moment indoors. A figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a long gold-beaded necklace and gold bangles stands smiling while placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with glasses, who bows with palms pressed together. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by the swept orange turban, ornate gold beaded necklace and saffron robe, giving blessing to devotee. Nearby, a man in an orange shirt stands at left with hands folded, and a monastic in orange robes holds a tray with fruit and a rudraksha mala on the right, while a man in white stands at the far right edge. Several other devotees in light clothing stand behind, with metal railings in the background.2011-11-21A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta and glasses who bows forward. The seated figure wears rudraksha malas, gold bangles and an orange shawl, and holds a small printed booklet showing a portrait. Behind them are gold ornate decorations and an orange cloth. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the candidate a person in orange saffron robes, turban and rudraksha malas, but the page does not confirm his presence, so identity is uncertain.2011-12-10A photograph of a smiling person in an orange saffron turban and orange-saffron shawl with ornate gold jewelry and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, placing a hand on the head of a young boy in a grey shirt during a blessing. Beside them, a woman and girl stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and a woman in a light top at left also joins her hands. A man in white with shaved head holds a tray of offerings at right. The setting is an indoor hall with warm lighting and framed artwork on the back wall.2011-09-24A photograph inside a temple hall during a darshan-style blessing. A smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on his arm, places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with palms pressed together in anjali. Other devotees stand with hands folded, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a yellow border is at right, and a gilded deity murti with floral decorations and a colourful backdrop are visible behind.2011-12-10Photo of a devotional blessing inside an indoor hall. A figure in an orange saffron turban and orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl and layered beaded necklaces places a hand on the head of a bald man in a beige sweater and grey collar, who has his palms pressed together in respect. Behind them a man in orange robes stands at right, a brass tray with gold-coloured offerings is visible below, and several onlookers in white and light shirts watch. A projector screen and a banner are in the background.2011-11-25December 24 20112011-12-24A photograph of a darshan-style interaction indoors. A person in an orange turban and orange robe, with a long orange shawl, gold-bead bracelets and a beaded necklace, places a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt with black-framed glasses, who has his hands folded in namaste. Other devotees in white and light clothing stand close behind, some with hands folded, and a man in an orange top is at the right edge. The orange-clad figure has long hair in a bun and appears to be a person by appearance, with a turban, saffron robe and gold-bead ornaments.2011-12-10