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A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall with red drapery behind. A bare-chested figure with long dark hair in a bun wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders, a multi-strand pearl-style necklace and gold hoop earrings, and places both hands on the forehead and head of a bald, fair-skinned man in an orange top. The recipient sits and looks down, eyes closed. Behind them, orange-clad attendants stand, and a man in white kurta with an orange shawl sits at left, while another man in a light pink shirt stands at the far left edge.

A photograph of a ritual blessing in a room with red drapes. A bare-chested man with long dark hair tied in a bun, wearing gold hoop earrings, a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl draped over his shoulder, places his right hand on the forehead of a seated middle-aged man in a white garment and orange shawl. Behind them, other men in orange shawls stand watching, and a white cooling unit is at the right edge.

Indoor darshan scene in front of a deep red draped silk backdrop. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange shawl with a long swept-back hair bun, gold necklace and rudraksha mala stands at right, his palm pressed on the forehead of a curly-haired man in a white patterned kurta who keeps his eyes closed. A saffron-robed attendant with a rudraksha mala and orange cloth stands behind, watching. The figure at right has distinctive ceremonial cues (hair bun, gold necklace, saffron shawl) consistent with the a person label; the event is blessing darshan. Photo credit overlay reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam

2012-08-22 +1 copies

Photo of a darshan moment before a fuchsia draped backdrop. A bald man in an olive green t-shirt with a blue lanyard stands at left, his forehead being touched by a man at right with hair in a low bun, wearing an orange-saffron shawl, gold chain and bangles. Behind them, a seated man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala looks on, and another man in white with a mala stands at far left. Some ritual touching of the forehead appears to take place.

2012-08-22 +1 copies

December 11 2011

A close photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron wrap with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair swept back, raising his right hand toward the head of a younger man in a white collared shirt who bows forward with his head lowered. The orange backdrop behind them is a large saffron-coloured cushion or seat, and a blurred gold ornament is visible at the top. The scene suggests a blessing being given, with the palm held just above the bowed head.

February 09 2012

A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with shoulder-length dark hair places a hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt, who is seated before them and looks up. Beside them, a bearded man in a white kurta and a wristwatch rests a hand on the boy's shoulder. Behind, a woman in white clothing stands in an orange-walled hall, with a yellow cloth and a folded orange towel in the foreground and a small tray of currency notes near the boy. The setting appears to be an ashram hall with orange curtains and a wall sign.

A man in a white collared shirt with a rudraksha mala stands with eyes closed and one hand raised, while a bare-chested figure in an orange-saffron cloth and a gold chain presses a palm to his forehead in a blessing gesture. The blessing figure has long hair in a bun and a vibhuti marking, and a gold bangle is visible on the wrist. Behind them stand a bald older man in a striped sweater with a lanyard and a younger figure in orange. A deep red velvet backdrop hangs behind the group, indicating a satsang darshan setting.

2012-08-22 +1 copies

A photograph of a standing man in a plain light grey t-shirt receiving a blessing from a bare-chested man in a red and gold-bordered dhoti-style wrap, with rudraksha mala beads around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead. The blesser's right hand rests on the young man's forehead. Behind them, a kneeling man in white dhoti with gold border and a mala looks down, and a potted green plant and dark blue curtain stand in the background. The red-draped figure, with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas, has appearance cues that fit the a person candidate, though identity is uncertain.

2011-09-04 +1 copies

July 20 2012

A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron wrap with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on the forehead, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a gold-patterned collar. The kneeling man's palms are pressed together in namaste. The background is a deep red velvet drape. The seated figure wears a black thread necklace and is smiling. The gesture suggests a blessing or padapuja-style darshan. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a black beaded neck cord, and is placed in the role of the one giving the blessing.