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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hair knot and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, extending one hand toward a younger man in a white kurta who stands with palms joined in greeting. A boy in a grey-and-yellow striped polo stands to the left beside a gold-trimmed altar, and a woman in a cream sari stands behind the throne. Apples and flower-decorated offerings sit on a tray at the front, with green and orange floral garlands on the altar behind. A microphone stand is visible in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala on a throne.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold and red throne, placing vibhuti or a blessing mark on the forehead of a bespectacled older man in an orange kurta with a white shawl, who presses his palms together in respect. A woman in a red-and-gold sari with a mala stands at left with hands folded, and a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind. A tray of flowers and offerings sits on a table. The background wall has a dark sign with white lettering, and a small deity murti stands in an alcove at right.2010-09-20A seated figure in an orange saffron robe, with long swept-back dark hair and a long white jasmine garland with red flower accents, places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white striped shirt and jeans who leans forward with hands clasped. Behind them stands a bald man in white ritual clothes and a woman in white with a braid. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with ornate gold carvings, in front of pink draped fabric, a gilded lion-like ornament and a small wooden tray holding items. A man on the left holds a small object near his hands. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. The figure's appearance with orange robe, long hair and garland is a probable Swamiji cue, so the candidate is labelled as probable.2009-12-05September 29 20132013-09-29A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with long swept-back dark hair leans forward on an ornate gold-and-red throne, extending a hand to place a garland-like adornment on the neck of a standing man. The man wears a white shirt, a dark beaded mala and a small badge, and holds his hands together in a gesture of receiving. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a red border watches. To the left, a deity murti is decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands, and a microphone stands in the foreground. The scene is a pada puja setting with a gold-embroidered cloth draped on the stage.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red undergarment, seated on a red and black tiger-striped cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold-embossed backdrop with a deity relief and a garland of yellow and red flowers. A man in a white checked shirt bends forward and holds out his hands toward the seated figure, while two saffron-robed attendants stand at left and a woman in the right foreground is partly visible. A green leafy plant and a blue wall are behind them.2008-10-19A seated man in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved armrests, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears white kurta-style clothes, a dark rudraksha mala and eyes closed, with hands pressed together. The seated man holds a sheet of paper in his left hand. Behind them stand attendants in orange and white clothing, and a brass tray with red apples, sweets and candies sits on a table. The orange-robed seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, shown here blessing a devotee during a satsang-style event.2010-09-17A photograph in a hall with a red velvet-upholstered throne-style seat and a golden carved backrest. A seated man in saffron-orange sannyasi robes with a gold-edged shawl, a long rudraksha mala, and swept-back hair in a bun, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers with folded hands in namaskar. A brass lamp and a carved bronze temple panel stand behind them. a person: the seated sannyasi shows the rudraksha mala, saffron robes, and bun cues. A small partially visible person sits in the lower right corner.2011-11-26October 08 20082008-10-08Photo of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, placing a hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers with a rudraksha-style mala. A gilded ornate throne with a carved golden backrest and red velvet cushions stands behind them, beside a bouquet of purple orchids, pink carnations and white flowers. A standing attendant in orange and white is at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron ornate-style robes and sits on a gilded throne, which together form the qualifying cues. The older man is a devotee receiving a blessing.2008-10-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with plush red cushions, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and has his hands clasped in prayer with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with maroon border and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange garments stands in the background. A small tray with red apples and offerings sits beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne fits the candidate description, consistent with a blessing or darshan. Gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne setting.2010-09-17December 05 20092009-12-05Photograph of a seated man in orange robes on a gold-and-red throne receiving a blessing: his hand rests on the head of a standing man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and yellow cord. A woman in a white saree with red border stands at left, holding a framed picture. Gold ornate throne carvings and a red drape frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has swept-back long hair, saffron sleeveless robe and a gold-trimmed throne, a strong appearance-based candidate for the Paramahamsa Nithyananda; the page indicates his presence.2010-02-10