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A photograph taken indoors under purple-tinted stage lighting. In the left foreground a seated figure wearing a red-orange turban, bare shoulder draped in orange-red cloth with gold trim, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala raises one arm high, palm open, toward two people on the right. On the right, a man in white kurta with a red-and-maroon shawl and a woman in cream and red sari with a red shawl also raise their palms in response. Behind them, several people in white and cream clothing stand, one woman wearing a pearl-like garland. A golden decorated panel is partly visible at the far left, and a fan and electronic equipment sit at the right edge. Photo credit overlay reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-and-red draped garment, with a rudraksha-style red bead necklace and gold ornaments, pressing a sacred mark onto the forehead of a man in white ritual clothing with a red-orange mala around his neck. The seated figure holds a small packet in the other hand. Behind them, several women in white saris with red-orange shawls and lanyards stand and watch. A golden decorated backdrop and red cushion frame the scene. The setting appears to be a ceremonial stage or tent with warm pink lighting. a person is the seated figure with turban and saffron-orange cloth; the forehead-marking act is a blessing.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A photograph in purple-tinted stage lighting showing a seated figure in a bright red-orange turban with a red-orange draped garment and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace, sitting near a gold-patterned wall hanging on the left. Opposite, a woman with dark hair in a white top and red-orange shawl sits with hands joined in greeting, while a smiling woman in cream with a garland sits in the center. Behind them, several women in white garments with red-orange shawls and garlands stand in the background.2015-09-15A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an indoor event. In the left foreground, a person in a rust-orange turban and orange-gold draped garment, with a heavy gold necklace and gold bracelets, reaches out to touch the forehead of a grey-haired man in a white shirt and a red-and-brown patterned shawl. The man has his hands raised in front of him. Behind them, several people in white clothes wear red lanyards and rudraksha malas, and two figures kneel on a striped cushion. A white pedestal fan stands at the right edge and a lamp is visible at top right. Since the page indicates a person was present but the orange-turbaned figure shows only partial cues and is not clearly identifiable, the identity is left uncertain.2015-09-15A seated figure in a red and gold turban and saffron-orange robe, with a rudraksha mala of beads around the neck, reaches forward to place a hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with a red patterned shawl. The man holds his palm up in a gesture of receiving, and a gold ring is visible on the blessing hand. Behind them, several women in white, red and maroon shawls with event lanyards stand in a purple-lit hall, and a woman in a red shawl with a beaded necklace holds a small offering tray. A stone pillar stands at right. a person: the seated figure wears a red turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, consistent with a presiding teacher giving blessing.2015-09-15A purple-lit indoor ceremony where a figure in a red-orange turban and saffron-and-orange draped garment, with a rudraksha-style red bead necklace and gold bangles, presses a hand to the forehead of a man in a white shirt wearing a red rudraksha mala and a red lanyard. The man stands with hands raised in reverent receipt. Behind them, several women in white and red-bordered saris with red shawls stand watching, and a seated attendant in cream and orange wears beaded necklaces beside a brass vessel and offerings. The turbaned figure's face and build are not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the role is recorded as a ritual giver and the a person field is unsure.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15A photograph of a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and gold beaded necklace, with a bare-shouldered maroon garment and bracelets, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a rust-coloured sleeveless top. Behind them, several women in white and cream saris with red-and-white lanyards stand in a softly lit hall with purple light. A maroon cushion and brass items sit at the left, and a folded towel lies in the foreground. The gesture suggests blessing or initiation. a person: the seated figure wears a red turban, gold beaded mala and bare-shouldered maroon robe, consistent with the page's Kumbh Mela event on 15 September 2015.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 14 20152015-09-14