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A photograph of an indoor event space with a red and white banner behind a seated figure. A long-haired person in a white ceremonial garment with gold-coloured trim sits on a white-draped couch, smiling and placing a hand on the head of a small child in a light-blue top. A man in a striped shirt and dark trousers leans forward toward the child, and a girl in a green and red embroidered outfit stands at left holding a small cup. Before the seated figure is a white-draped table with a silver tray holding small items, surrounded by flower arrangements of red roses, pink and white blooms and palm fronds. Garlands hang along the wall above.

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April 26 20062006-04-26A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wearing an all-white kurta with gold-embroidered trim and a gold stole, smiling as he extends his hand over a child's head at a home-style gathering. A woman in a yellow and black plaid top leans in with her hands on the child's shoulders, and a second child in a yellow shirt stands beside them. A silver tray holding small photo cards rests on a white-draped table, with a vase of red roses, pink and white flowers, a water bottle and a tall white candle-holder nearby. Behind him a large printed banner shows a smiling man in dark clothing with the word Nithyananda. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man in white, identified by long swept-back hair and white and gold ceremonial dress, giving blessing to the child.2006-04-26April 26 20062006-04-26April 27 20062006-04-27April 26 20062006-04-26A seated figure with long dark hair wears an all-white garment with gold-embroidered trim and a gold sash, sitting on a white-draped couch with red and gold cushions. A man in a light blue denim shirt kneels before them, head bowed, while the seated figure raises a hand over his head in blessing. On a silver tray on the white-covered table lie small framed photographs and a dish. Nearby stand a large bouquet of pink, white and red flowers, a potted palm, a glass of water and a brass vessel. Behind, a banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered jacket with the word Nithyananda. A red and gold drape hangs at the side, with garlands strung along the wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, ornate white embroidered clothing and a gold sash, matching the banner portrait's presentation.2006-04-26April 26 20062006-04-26A seated man with long dark hair wears a white kurta with gold trim and a gold-bordered shawl, his palms pressed together in greeting toward visitors. A woman in a white sari with a pink shawl stands at left, and a child in a white top sits in the foreground. Red and yellow flowers fill a vase on a side table, and a large framed portrait behind him shows a smiling man in a saffron-and-white turban and dark ornate clothing, labelled "Nithyananda" on the poster. Gold and red cushions lie on a white sofa.2006-04-27Photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair wearing a cream-white robe with gold trim and ornate silver embroidery, smiling as he reaches toward a small golden box or tray on a white-draped couch. Two people kneel or bend before him in the foreground: a woman with dark hair in a white top and a man in a yellow shirt, bowing close to the seat. Behind them stands a man in a white collared shirt with a lanyard. Red roses, yellow and pink flowers, and green fronds decorate the room, and a silver tray lies in front. On the wall behind is a large portrait labelled "Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in a white turban, dark jacket and ornate necklace. Probable Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, ornate silver necklace and cream robe with gold trim. The printed portrait shows a turbaned man with ornate jewellery, a depiction and not a physical person.2006-04-27A seated man with long dark hair wears a white ceremonial robe with gold trim and a gold-embroidered shawl, with a red bindi on his forehead. He smiles and places his right hand on the head of a young girl in a yellow top and glasses, who leans toward him. A woman in a yellow-and-orange checked outfit stands on the left, and another girl with long black hair sits in front. Behind them are red roses, white flowers and palm fronds, and a red cushion sits beside him. In the foreground is a silver tray holding small framed photographs, and a printed banner behind shows the name Nithyananda. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a white robe with gold trim and a gold-embroidered shawl, cues that match the page's claim, so this is a blessing scene with a devotee receiving a touch on the head.2006-04-26A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a white ceremonial kurta with silver embroidery, a gold-bordered shawl and a red tilak on his forehead, smiles while resting his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears glasses and a light beige jacket, his palms pressed together in namaskar. Before them is a silver tray holding small photographs and cards, a glass of water, and a white-draped table. Behind is a large portrait banner with the printed name a person, red drapes, garlands of flowers and pots of red roses, white chrysanthemums and pink blooms. The setting is an indoor room with pale walls and a dark cushioned bench at left.2006-04-26A seated man in a long white robe with gold trim and ornate silver embroidery places his right hand on the head of a man in a red-and-white striped shirt who kneels before him. The white-robed figure has long dark hair and holds a small card in his left hand. Behind them stands a poster reading Nithyananda, and a vase of red roses and palm fronds sits on a table with garlands and a steel plate. A woman and a young child in a blue top appear at the left edge. a person: long swept-back hair and a white robe with gold ornamentation fit the page's cues for the presenter, shown giving a blessing to a devotee. Five people are partly visible in the scene.2006-04-26