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Night outdoor event under a red-and-white striped canopy with bright floodlights. A man with long dark hair and a white flower garland wears an orange sannyasi-style wrap and gold bangles and presses his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange holds a white cloth. Seated spectators are visible at the right edge. Several people are present; the orange-robed figure with long hair and gold jewellery fits the a person cues but the appearance is not conclusive, so the role is recorded as a sannyasi giving blessing.

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December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron shawl and red tiger-striped cloth, with long swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala, placing his right hand on the head of a man in a navy and white striped polo shirt who has his palms pressed together in reverence. The seated figure holds a small white card in his left hand. Several other people in orange and white clothing sit blurred behind them against a maroon curtain. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2012-04-25A long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on a red and black patterned seat, placing his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a navy and white striped shirt with an ID badge. 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A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top with a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white sash reaches forward with both hands to the head of a seated man in a white shirt, who bows his head. Behind them a man in an orange garment and red sash stands with a rudraksha mala, and a man in a red shirt stands at the top right. A young man in a pale striped shirt watches from the left, and a woman with orange flowers in her hair is in the lower foreground. A fan and red curtain are visible in the background. a person: the long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala match the presentation, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed.2008-03-23Night-time photograph at an outdoor event under a red and white canopy with a string light on a pole. A bare-backed figure in a saffron-orange garment with a gold-trimmed edge and a long white jasmine garland with red flower accents places a hand on the forehead of an older man with white hair and a moustache. The man wears a light blue checked short-sleeved shirt and a laminated badge, and holds his other arm outstretched with palm open. Gold bangles are visible on the wrists. A dark blue cloth lies on the platform and a few seated people are visible in the background. The figure is a person by appearance with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a garland, but the face is partly turned and not clearly distinguishable, so the candidate is marked uncertain.2011-12-08A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes wrapped over one shoulder, wearing a long red and white flower garland with gold-green beads and a gold necklace, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The kneeling man has a red thread bracelet and a red-and-gold headband, and is holding a silver plate with a paper or offering. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and gold earrings, and sits on a cushioned seat beneath an orange-trimmed canopy with white and red floral decorations and a tiger-striped cloth behind him. The setting suggests a blessing or darshan moment on a stage.2012-07-03A photograph of a seated figure in a red dhoti-style garment with a red and gold border, wearing a long white and red flower garland, with long dark hair swept back. He places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in an orange robe and orange shawl, who has his hands raised in a receiving gesture. A red cushion with an orange tiger-stripe pattern rests beside them. Behind is a bouquet of red and white flowers and a golden decorative panel. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and a garland, with a red-clad ceremonial appearance, and is giving blessing or initiation to the devotee in orange. A2012-04-24Evening outdoor event under a red canopy with striped poles and warm lights. 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