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A photograph of a long-haired figure seated on a white-cushioned chair, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a multicoloured flower garland of white, pink, orange and green blooms around the neck. He holds a long wooden staff with brass-banded ends in one hand and extends the other palm toward a bald man in a striped collared shirt who is bent forward with his head lowered beside a small table. A water bottle, a white-draped table and a white pedestal fan stand nearby, with dark striped curtains and a potted plant behind.

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A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and a multicoloured flower garland sits on a white cushioned seat, raising his right hand in blessing while holding a long wooden sword or staff with a brass hilt. Before him a bald man in a white shirt bows forward, and a woman with hair in a bun and gold earrings kneels at the right edge. A water bottle, a white floor fan and dark draped cloth stand behind them. The man's long dark hair, saffron robe and garland fit the Swamiji candidate cues, so the appearance-based label applies.2006-10-21A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a multicoloured flower garland of white, pink, orange, green and navy blossoms draped over the chest, smiling and looking down. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward at the lower right to touch the seated figure's feet. A white-draped table holds a water bottle and a microphone, a white pedestal fan stands beside it, and a red and dark stage backdrop with gold-edged curtains fills the background.2006-10-21A seated man in an orange-saffron robe wears a white and green-orange-navy flower garland around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders. He rests one hand on the head of a bald man in a white shirt who bows forward toward him. The seated man holds a long wooden staff with a metal-ended handle across his lap. Behind them are a white cushioned seat, a water bottle, and a dark draped backdrop with yellow-striped fabric. Stacks of printed booklets sit at the lower left. The scene matches the Deepavali blessing described on the page. a person is seated, identifiable by his long swept hair, saffron robe and floral garland, and is giving blessings.2006-10-21A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and a multicolored flower garland seated on a white cushioned chair, smiling broadly as he hands a small sweet or fruit to a seated man in a white collared shirt who holds out cupped hands. A white plastic water bottle and a white oscillating pedestal fan stand beside them, with dark maroon curtains with gold stripes behind.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of two men seated indoors in conversation. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a multicoloured garland of white flowers with blue, orange, green and pink bands, plus a rudraksha-style mala; he is smiling broadly and gesturing with his hand. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the long hair, saffron robe, garland and mala cues. On the right, a man with short greying hair in a white shirt sits with his palms joined, holding a small sweet or offering. Behind them are dark red drapes with gold stripes, a white table with a water bottle, and a standing fan.2006-10-21A photograph taken indoors at night of a seated man in an orange robe with a white and multicoloured flower garland, long dark hair swept back, smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Before him, a man in a white shirt kneels with folded hands, facing him closely. A white table holds a water bottle and a microphone beside a small white fan. Behind them hang brown and gold curtains, and a partially visible person in orange sits at the lower left beside a tray of food.2006-10-22 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe with a white and orange-green tricolour-style flower garland faces a man in a white shirt whose back is toward the camera. Beside him a woman in a lavender floral sari with a gold earring sits smiling. A pale fan, a water bottle and red-and-gold curtains stand behind them. The seated man has long swept-back dark hair and a tilak, showing distinctive saffron robes and a garland, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate present in person.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wearing a saffron-orange robe and a multicolour flower garland with white jasmine strands, red, green and blue accents. He leans forward and extends his hand toward a small white card held by a young child in a lavender shirt bending toward him. A woman in a red top and teal dupatta with gold earrings and bangles watches and holds a card nearby. A water bottle, a white chair and a ceiling fan are visible in a dim hall with dark red curtains. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a flower garland, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2006-10-21A seated man in saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders and bare upper body, wearing a white and orange marigold garland, places his right hand on the head of an older man bowing low in white clothing with palms pressed together. A second man in orange shawl and white dhoti stands behind them. The seated man has long dark hair. Behind them is a white pedestal fan on a stand, a blue-framed bench with a striped cushion, and a wicker tray holding bundles of banknotes at the left edge. A small brass vessel sits at the bottom left. A label on the image reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam'. The scene shows a blessing or darshan exchange in a plain indoor room.2006-12-10A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a white-cushioned seat wearing an orange saffron wrap draped over his body and a multicoloured flower garland with white, orange, green and blue blossoms. He is bare-chested beneath the wrap. A standing fan, a bottle of Bisleri-style water and a microphone on a white-draped table sit beside him, with maroon curtains and a potted plant behind. A small reddish toy lies at the lower left.2006-10-21