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A photograph in an indoor hall with framed portraits on the back wall. A man in an orange turban, orange shawl and ornate gold necklaces stands center-right, smiling and holding a decorated offering tray with greenery and a small kalasha-like object. A bald man in orange robes and gold beads faces him from the right foreground. On the left, several men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in anjali, and a man in a white shirt with a cross-body cloth and rudraksha mala stands among them. A camera is in the lower foreground. The people visible number about ten. Swamiji (probable) is shown in appearance-based cues: orange turban, orange garments, gold necklaces, presenting the offering, consistent with an in-person presence.

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December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall. On the right, a saffron-clad figure with long dark hair, orange turban-style headwrap, multiple gold necklaces and bangles, and a bare-chested elderly man in orange robes with a shaved head and white tilak stand behind a wooden table. The figure in saffron offers items or prasad from a tray to outstretched hands. On the left, several young men in white shirts and white dhotis stand with palms pressed together in anjali, smiling, some wearing rudraksha malas. Other onlookers stand in the background.2011-12-11A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A smiling man in a bright orange turban, orange robes and a layered silver-beaded necklace stands at centre, blessing a devotee by touching the top of his head with his right hand; a bangle is visible on his wrist. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a red tray with offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a tray of food. Along the left, several devotees in white and light-coloured shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a young man in teal kneels with hands folded. An orange and red decorated arch frames the background, with a purple logo in the top-left corner.2011-12-25A photograph of a temple gathering in which a smiling figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban with a red tilak, and layered white ceremonial necklaces and bangles stands at center, beside a bald man in bare-chested orange garments with white ash markings on his arms and back who holds a tray of offerings. Several men in front raise folded hands in namaskar, a man in white dhoti with a yellow and red-bordered shawl is at left, and a cameraman films in the background above colourful temple painting. The cues for the central figure are a turban, ornate ceremonial necklaces and saffron clothing, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity; the page suggests a person is present.2011-12-25Indoor photo of a figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban and long rudraksha bead necklaces raising one hand in blessing toward a line of people with palms pressed together. Beside him, a shaven-headed man in orange holds a red tray with a box and fruit, and another man in white dhoti-style clothing stands at right holding a tray with mangoes. Spectators at left wear dark brown, cream and blue shirts and a black cap, and a few stand behind a metal stanchion.2011-11-21A photograph inside a hall where a bare-chested, shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron garment with a red border raises his right hand in blessing toward a row of praying devotees. He wears a crystal-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and a white sacred ash marking is visible on his chest and arms. Several men on the left, one in a blue shirt and another in a white checked shirt, press their palms together in anjali. Two saffron-turbaned men stand at left. A tray with offerings, possibly money and fruit, sits on a table in front. Behind is a colourful painted backdrop and a warm-lit ceiling.2011-12-25December 11 20112011-12-11November 21 20112011-11-21December 25 20112011-12-25Indoor photograph of devotees greeting a saffron-robed sannyasi in an event hall. A smiling man in an orange turban, orange robe and layered silver beaded necklaces raises his hand in blessing while a bald saffron-clad attendant stands beside him. On the left, a man in a white shirt and a man in a checked shirt and glasses press palms together in namaste, and a golden tray holding offerings is visible at lower centre. A monk in orange holds a platter at the right edge. Warm ceiling lights and a decorated backdrop fill the background. a person appears in orange turban and silver necklaces, giving blessing to devotees.2011-12-25A 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.2011-11-25November 21 20112011-11-21