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A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a gold brocade kurta over white, sits on a cream and gold upholstered armchair while touching the head of a bald, kneeling man in a white shirt. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark jacket with a red-and-gold 'Shiva' title and the word 'Nithyananda'. Left of the chair stand a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped finial, red roses and palm fronds, and a carved wooden deity figure. A white basin sits on the red-draped table at the front. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of Swamiji (probable) in the central role, with long hair and ornate gold clothing, while the kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.

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March 24 20062006-03-24A long-haired man in a white embroidered kurta with gold-thread trim and a small red dot on his forehead sits on a white sofa, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a man with short dark hair who kneels in front of him in a grey top. Behind them hangs a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair in a black embroidered jacket, labelled with partial red lettering reading "Nith". Red and orange roses stand in a vase at left, with a gold and red cushion and green palm fronds nearby. a person (long swept hair, white ornate clothing, and a forehead mark) appears in person, giving a blessing to a devotee.2006-04-27A photograph at an indoor event with a seated long-haired man in a gold brocade top and white shawl, wearing a red bindi, smiling and raising his open right hand toward a balding man in a brown and black checked sweater seen from behind. Both are on a gold-framed chair and a wooden armchair beside a basin. Red roses, palm fronds and a small carved wooden deity figure sit to the left. Behind them is a large printed portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and dark ornate jacket, labelled "Nithyananda". Two physical people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, gold brocade clothing, a shawl and a red bindi seated in an honoured position. The printed portrait is a depiction.2006-03-24A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a white ceremonial kurta with silver embroidery, a gold-bordered shawl and a red tilak on his forehead, smiles while resting his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears glasses and a light beige jacket, his palms pressed together in namaskar. Before them is a silver tray holding small photographs and cards, a glass of water, and a white-draped table. Behind is a large portrait banner with the printed name a person, red drapes, garlands of flowers and pots of red roses, white chrysanthemums and pink blooms. The setting is an indoor room with pale walls and a dark cushioned bench at left.2006-04-26March 22 20062006-03-22A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-trimmed cream sofa with orange cushions. He wears a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl edged in gold, and holds a folded white cloth in his lap. Beside him stand a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, red roses, green palm fronds and a small carved wooden figure. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered jacket with the word 'Nithyananda' visible. A probable Swamiji is seated, with long hair, cream and gold ceremonial dress and a shawl, and the banner text labels the portrait. One person is physically present.2006-03-23April 26 20062006-04-26A seated man in a white embroidered kurta with gold-thread trim and a white dhoti with gold border sits on a white sofa with gold and red cushions, long dark hair swept back, a red bindi on his forehead. A kneeling person in a pale yellow silk shirt leans toward him and touches his forehead with one hand, a gesture of blessing. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man with long hair and a white turban, labelled with the words Shiva Sutras. Red roses, yellow and white flowers, and pink gerbera bouquets fill the room, with a red-draped side table and a tray of offerings at lower right.2006-04-27April 28 20062006-04-28March 24 20062006-03-24A seated man in long, flowing cream and gold-bordered ceremonial dress, with long swept-back dark hair and a gold-embroidered collar, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a grey striped shirt who has his palms pressed together in namaste. They sit on a cream sofa piled with red and gold cushions, with bouquets of red roses and pink-orange flowers nearby. Behind them a banner reads SHIVA SUTRAS with a large portrait of a smiling man with long hair, a white turban and dark clothing. The seated figure matches the page's Swamiji reference through his long hair and ornate ceremonial clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji identification, and he is giving a blessing. The scene appears to be an indoor event setting.2006-04-27April 27 20062006-04-27