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A photograph of a blessing moment indoors. A person in an orange-brown and gold-bordered robe with a matching orange-and-gold turban and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands at left, one hand raised on the forehead of a young man in a white and navy checked shirt with a conference-style name badge. The young man has his eyes closed and head tilted back. Behind them a woman in white with a gold-edged garment stands near red curtains, a seated person in white with a gold border and beaded necklace sits in the background, and a golden lion-shaped object is visible at far left. The floor is covered with a red cloth.

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A seated teacher in an orange-and-gold turban and brown-and-gold draped shawl with rudraksha mala beads places his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta wearing a rudraksha mala and a name badge, while the man raises his palms in reverence. Behind them, a seated man in white with rudraksha beads and an unidentified white-clad woman and a standing young man in a graphic t-shirt watch. Red cushions sit on the floor, with a gilded throne at the left edge and maroon curtains behind. The teacher's appearance matches the Swamiji cues of turban, rudraksha and ornate saffron-gold clothing, so he is a probable Swamiji in person.2013-11-07A photo of a shaven-headed?—no: a figure with hair pinned in a bun wearing a rust-brown turban with a gold border and a rust-brown garment edged in gold, with white and brown bead malas around the neck, places a hand on the forehead of a man in a dark navy and white striped polo shirt. The man stands with palms pressed together, eyes closed, receiving the touch. The figure holds a white ruled notepad. A red mat lies on the floor, with a red curtain and other people in the background. A name badge with a 'Awakening' logo is visible on the man's shirt.2013-11-03November 04 20132013-11-04Photograph of a seated figure in a rust-brown and gold ceremonial garment with a brown turban-style headwrap and a long braided rope hanging over the shoulder, pressing one palm to the forehead of an elderly bearded man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a name badge. The elderly man sits with palms folded in anjali, eyes closed, receiving the blessing. Behind them a bald man in a white shirt, a woman in a cream sari, and another man in white stand watching in a bright hall with maroon curtains. The scene is a blessing or darshan moment with a seated giver and devotee.2013-11-03A standing man in a brown-red turban with gold trim and a brown-and-gold garment, wearing a long rudraksha and white bead mala, reaches to touch the forehead of a seated devotee in a white collared shirt with an ID badge. The devotee holds his own temples with both hands while his eyes are closed. A seated attendant in white with a sandalwood forehead mark sits behind them, and people stand in the background near red curtains and a floor fan.2013-11-03A photo of a ceremonial initiation moment. A figure with long dark hair tied back, wearing a rust-brown and gold-bordered cloth wrapped over the shoulder, a brown-and-gold cap, and multiple beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, extends his right hand toward the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red-brown rudraksha mala, hands pressed together in front of his chest with eyes closed. Several standing onlookers in the background, including a man in a pink shirt with folded hands and a woman in a cream sari, watch from a room with red drapes and a red cloth on the floor. A name badge hangs on the recipient's shirt.2013-11-03A photograph of a ritual blessing in a hall with maroon curtains. A person in a brown and gold turban and golden-bordered brown garment, with a braided cord over the shoulder, places a hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala, while the man keeps his eyes closed. Other people stand in the background in white and orange clothing, and a man in a yellow checked shirt watches nearby.2013-11-03A photo of a devotee in a white shirt and trousers receiving a blessing as a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a gold-trimmed shawl and a rudraksha and white bead mala, places his right palm on the devotee's forehead. The devotee raises his left palm in greeting. Behind them, seated attendants in white and orange clothes and a group of standing onlookers in white and cream attire watch in a cream-walled hall with red drapes. The blessing figure is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable), with long hair in a bun, a turban, saffron-orange clothing and a rudraksha mala; the page places the event in a satsang setting.2013-11-03A seated figure in a rust-orange and gold-bordered shawl and a striped rust-and-gold turban reaches forward to touch the forehead of a man in a blue-and-white checked shirt, who holds his palms together. Behind, a seated man in white dhoti and shirt with rudraksha mala and a white forehead marking watches. Background shows a red curtain, a pedestal fan, and standing onlookers including a woman in a cream outfit and a man in a green striped shirt. A gold object sits at lower left. Some letters at lower right read 'Sri Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham', and a small logo is at upper left.2013-11-07Photograph of a seated man in an orange-gold garment with a long rust-coloured beaded necklace and dark hair tied back, pressing his palm to the forehead of a young man in a checked short-sleeved shirt with a rudraksha mala and a name badge. The young man has eyes closed, palm raised in front of him. Behind them, a seated man in a white dhoti with a beaded mala sits beside a golden figure, and several people in white and orange stand watching against red drapes. a person is the seated man in orange-gold with rust beads and ornate gold trim.2013-09-29A photograph of a diksha-style blessing in a hall with cream walls and red drapes. A figure with a rust-brown and gold-bordered saffron-toned garment and matching turban-style cap stands with one arm raised, palm pressed to the forehead of a seated man with long dark hair and a short beard. The seated man wears a checked plaid shirt, a peach shawl, and a name badge, with palms raised in acceptance. Beside them, a seated man in white with gold trim, a rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets bows forward. Behind them, several people in white and cream shirts and a woman in a cream dress stand watching, with a white floor fan at left.2013-11-03November 03 20132013-11-03