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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a hall. In the centre, a man in a bright orange turban, orange garments, gold armlets and a gold ornament at the crown, with a gold necklace, stands in profile and places his hand on the head of a shaven-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, who stands with palms pressed together in prayer. A bare-chested man in white dhoti and striped shawl stands at right holding a white tray with offerings. Behind them a crowd of men watches, including a bald older man in a lavender shirt. A large blurred portrait of a smiling man in a red and pink backdrop fills the upper background, with a blue and white logo at top left.

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September 24 20112011-09-24A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an indoor event. A man in an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, orange robes with gold borders, a long beaded necklace and gold armbands raises his right hand over a devotee's head and holds a small dish in his left hand. Several devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaste, and a man in white dhoti with a tilak on his forehead holds a tray of offerings on the right. Metal barrier posts and a chain separate the line from the aisle. A large portrait banner behind shows a smiling figure in orange. a person: the man in the orange turban and beaded necklaces performing the blessing, based on the distinctive ornate orange attire and jewellery.2011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20112011-09-23December 11 20112011-12-11A photo in a hotel-style hall with a banner behind. A man in a bright orange turban with a blue rosette, orange shawl and layered gold-and-bead necklaces stands on the right, smiling, with long swept-back hair and a red bindi; he extends one hand toward an older bald man in orange robes at left, who holds his palms together in greeting. Two young men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas stand at left, and several onlookers in white and light shirts stand behind. The room is crowded with a background banner partly visible.2011-10-17September 15 20112011-09-15September 23 20112011-09-23December 25 20112011-12-25A 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.2011-11-25Indoor photo in a corridor with a marble floor and framed images on the walls. A figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a pearl necklace with pearl bracelets stands with hands folded, facing a devotee. Two men in saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand on the left and right. A man in a cream shirt and orange shawl, with a vermilion mark on his forehead, presses his palms together. Behind them, a priest in white dhoti with a gold border holds a tray with offerings of fruit or flowers. The scene appears to be a devotional greeting.2011-11-19November 21 20112011-11-21September 19 20112011-09-19