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A seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold-toned bangles places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white-and-green striped polo shirt, who has his palms pressed together in reverence. A basket of red apples and tinsel-wrapped items sits at left. Behind them, women in white and orange-red garments stand and sit, watching the blessing. The setting appears to be a satsang or darshan with devotees present. The robed figure has long dark hair and a vibhuti mark, matching the page's presentation cues, so this is a person.

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A man in an orange robe with rudraksha malas and a gold armlet sits on a raised seat, smiling, with both hands on the head of a seated man in a white-and-yellow striped shirt who bows with hands joined. A woman in a white sari and others in orange and white stand or sit behind. A basket of red fruit and a flower-decorated tray sit at left. a person: the orange-robed man with long hair and malas performs the blessing, consistent with a darshan.2011-02-26A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold armlet places both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in a yellow-and-white striped polo shirt, who bows with palms joined. A woman in a white sari and others in red and white attire watch from behind. Baskets of red apples and flowers sit beside the seated figure on a golden seat. The setting is an indoor hall with a pink wall.2011-02-26A photograph of a seated man in orange robes and rudraksha malas with a gold armlet placing both hands on the crown of a kneeling devotee's head, a blessing gesture. The devotee wears a cream and green striped shirt and has his hands pressed together. A basket of red apples sits at left. Behind them, women in white and orange sarees stand and watch in a room with pink walls. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure in orange with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas; he is blessing the devotee as a priest would.2011-02-26A photograph of a seated man in a yellow and green striped polo shirt bowing forward with his head lowered and hands pressed to his forehead, receiving blessing. A person in orange robes on the left extends an arm and open hand toward him, and a figure in a orange-red garment sits in front. Behind him a dark-haired person is partly visible, and a seated figure in white clothes appears in the background. A gold-trimmed basket holding fruit sits to the left, with gold and maroon draped fabrics around the seated figure in orange.2011-02-26A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron shawl and red tiger-striped cloth, with long swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala, placing his right hand on the head of a man in a navy and white striped polo shirt who has his palms pressed together in reverence. The seated figure holds a small white card in his left hand. Several other people in orange and white clothing sit blurred behind them against a maroon curtain. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2012-04-25A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling young boy in a yellow, green and blue striped shirt, who has his palms pressed together in namaste. The man holds small silver-toned objects in his left hand and has his hair tied back in a bun. A red tiger-striped cushion lies beneath him. Behind them, a blurred crowd of devotees in white and orange stands near a floral-decorated altar with purple and red garlands. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. The man has distinctive rudraksha beads and orange robes, consistent with a swami in a blessing gesture, but his face is partly turned and the appearance is not conclusive, so the identity is uncertain.2012-04-25A long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on a red and black patterned seat, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a navy and white striped shirt with an ID badge. The devotee holds a folded white paper in one hand and has his palms pressed together in reverence. Behind them, seated people in white dhotis and rudraksha malas watch, and deep red curtains form the backdrop. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment during a satsang.2012-04-25A seated man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair and rudraksha mala beads places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a yellow-and-white striped polo shirt, who presses his palms together in respect. Baskets of red apples and sweets sit in the foreground. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a dark border stands, and other women are partly visible at the right edge against a pink wall. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan exchange.2011-02-26A seated man with long dark hair, an orange saffron garment and a rudraksha mala with a gold-toned necklace reaches forward with both hands to rest on the head of a kneeling man in a yellow and white striped polo shirt, whose hands are pressed together in front of him. The seated man has a white tilak on his forehead and an orange-brown mark on his upper arm; a basket of red apples sits in the foreground. Women in white and red clothing watch from behind on the right, and a smiling woman with glasses sits at the lower left. The scene reads as a blessing or darshan moment. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala as a distinctive cluster of cues; he is blessing a devotee.2011-02-26A smiling man with long swept-back black hair, white vibhuti marks on forehead, wearing an orange shawl over bare shoulders and multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, reaches forward to touch the forehead of a seated devotee in a dark grey-and-white striped jacket. Behind him is a golden kalasha-style oil lamp and a woven basket of red apples. A red and gold seat and a red banner with partial lettering form the backdrop.2011-02-26A photograph of a man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange-red shawl, placing his right hand on the head of a seated devotee who has bowed his head. The devotee wears a white shirt. Behind them a person in white with a gold bangle and a yellow cloth is visible, and a deep red curtain hangs in the background. The gesture suggests a blessing or healing touch during darshan. Warm lamp-lit tones fill the scene. Swamiji (probable) appearance: long swept-back hair and orange-red garment; labeled as a blessing giver.2008-03-26A photograph of a shaved-head... no, a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange shawl stands at right, bare-armed, with rudraksha bracelets, placing his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a yellow-and-cream striped short-sleeved shirt. The young man looks forward with a tense expression while another man's hand rests on his shoulder. Behind them a woman in a mustard floral kurta and a white-shirted older man at left are visible, with a blurred red and white interior. The orange-robed man appears to be a sannyasi giving blessing or initiation; whether he is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-04-19