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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange sannyasi cloth, bare-shouldered, with long dark hair tied up, a rudraksha mala around the neck, extending both arms and palms toward the head of a man in a white kurta and red shawl with a rudraksha mala. The recipient stands with eyes closed, hands raised. Behind them, a woman in red and gold stands holding a mala, and a golden lion-headed throne armrest is in the foreground. Several people in white and red shawls stand in the background, one with a long dark braid. Probable Swamiji (long hair tied up, rudraksha mala, orange-red sannyasi cloth) performing a blessing on a devotee.

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September 13 20132013-09-13 +1 copiesA photo of a ritual blessing in a temple-like hall. A man with hair tied back, bare-chested with a saffron-orange shawl over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala around his neck, reaches forward to press his palm on the forehead of a young man in white kurta with a red-orange shawl. A seated woman in orange garments and a rudraksha mala watches smiling, with a tilak on her forehead. Behind them a framed portrait shows a figure in an orange turban, set within a gold frame, and gold ceremonial objects appear at the lower left.2014-03-26A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered cloth and a long gold bead necklace reaches forward and places his right palm on the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl with printed script, who raises both hands in greeting. Behind them a woman in white and a dark rudraksha-style mala watches, and a silver staff stands at left beside a figure in white with a red shawl. A dark red backdrop and a gold-trimmed ornate seat frame the scene. The seated man has a distinctive long-hair and ornate-adornment appearance, so he is noted as a person candidate in person, while the others are identified only by role. A sticker-style badge hangs from the younger man's shawl.2015-07-17September 13 20132013-09-13Indoor photo of a seated figure with long dark hair tied in a bun, wearing an orange-red shawl over a gold-yellow garment and layered rudraksha malas, sitting on a gold lion-headed throne. He places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a small pendant, who holds his palms together in front in a respectful gesture. Behind them, several people stand and one man in white kneels, with a red curtain in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the golden throne giving blessing to the boy.2013-09-30A photograph of a darshan moment in an indoor hall with red drapes. A figure with long dark dreadlocked hair, wearing a maroon/rust garment, a gold-beaded necklace and a bracelet, extends a hand to bless a man's forehead. The man wears a white kurta with a red-and-white shawl and a conference lanyard. Behind them, several people in white and orange-red clothing stand or wait, and a golden deity murti stands in the foreground.2016-03-30September 28 20132013-09-28March 30 20162016-03-30A photograph of a blessing moment in an indoor hall with red carpet. A woman with hair in a bun, wearing a red-maroon sari with gold border, extends her right hand in blessing over the head of a man in a dark purple-grey collared shirt, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. A seated man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala sits beside them watching. Standing people in white clothes and a golden ornamental object sit in the foreground. A small badge hangs from the man in the shirt. Physical people visible: about four in the foreground, with several more standing in the background.2013-11-01A photograph of an indoor ritual setting in which a man with long dark hair tied in a bun and a white forehead mark, wearing an orange-gold shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, lays his right hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed young man in an orange robe with beaded malas and a small earring. The recipient has eyes closed and a palm raised in a gesture of reception. Behind them, a seated woman in orange and a second seated woman in a cream sari with a pale fan and red curtains are present, and a gold-coloured object is in the lower left foreground. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment in an ashram hall. Probable Swamiji wearing the orange-gold shawl, long swept-back hair and ornate necklace is placing his hand in blessing; the image is consistent with a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam satsang event.2013-11-05A photograph of a ritual initiation in an indoor hall. A figure with long dark dreadlocks, wearing a maroon sleeveless garment and a thick gold-and-brown beaded necklace, presses a hand to the forehead of a man in a white t-shirt with a red-and-orange printed shawl, who holds his hands up to the figure's arm. Behind them, several people in white clothes and red shawls stand watching, and a golden vessel is visible in the foreground. A fan and curtain frame the room.2016-03-30September 14 20142014-09-14