Indoor photo in a wood-panelled room. A long-haired figure in orange-red robes with a red bindi, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments smiles while draping a red and gold shawl over the shoulders of a shaved-headed older man in saffron robes who presses his hands together in greeting. Glass cabinet and upholstered chairs visible at right. - Nithyanandapedia

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Indoor photo in a wood-panelled room. A long-haired figure in orange-red robes with a red bindi, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments smiles while draping a red and gold shawl over the shoulders of a shaved-headed older man in saffron robes who presses his hands together in greeting. Glass cabinet and upholstered chairs visible at right.

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Photograph in a wood-panelled room of two men in saffron and orange robes. The figure on the left has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a long rudraksha mala, wearing an orange-red wrap and reaching out to drape a rudraksha mala over the other man. The man on the right, with a shaved head, presses his palms together in anjali, wearing a saffron robe and a red and gold shawl with embroidered borders. The left figure's appearance with long hair, rudraksha mala and orange-red clothing is consistent with a person cue, presented as a person-related candidate; the right man is a devotee or sannyasi. Upholstered chairs and a glass cabinet are visible at the edges.

A saffron-robed man in an orange-red turban and a beaded orange-brown necklace smiles as he drapes a pink and gold brocade shawl over a bespectacled man in a pink and gold patterned shawl. The setting is an indoor hall with drop ceiling lights, red-draped tables along the left, and a few people in white and green clothing behind them. A wall of framed pictures is visible at right. a person is the turbaned saffron-clad figure, shown in the act of honouring a guest with a shawl.

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A photograph of an elderly man with grey hair, wearing a cream jacket and an orange-patterned scarf, kneeling with palms pressed together in namaste. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces and an orange-and-yellow shawl places a hand on the man's forehead in blessing. Behind them, gold ornate carvings and a red curtain frame a golden chair, and a wooden tray of apples sits nearby. A standing person in white clothes is visible in the background. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the identity is left unsure.

A seated figure in long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, extending one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-and-white shawl and a lanyard badge. The man presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, women in white and red-bordered saris sit near microphones and greenery on a red-draped stage. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads, and a gold throne; he is giving blessing by placing a hand on the devotee's head.

A photograph of a seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders and a red bindi, smiling as a man in a white t-shirt drapes or adjusts a red shawl around them. A second man on the right wears white clothing with a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed red shawl. Behind them hangs a deep red velvet curtain. The seated figure appears to be a person receiving a shawl from a devotee in a satsang setting.

Photograph of an indoor setting with a large printed backdrop of a banyan tree and green foliage. A man in a red shawl over a brown wrap, with a white tilak on his forehead and a gold bracelet, reaches to adjust an orange shawl around the shoulders of a smiling man in an orange turban, orange kurta and tan vest. Another man in orange robes stands behind them, and a bearded man in orange stands nearby. A brown drape hangs at left and a bed-like cot is visible below.

A photograph of a seated guru on an ornate gold-and-red throne placing his right palm on the forehead of a young man kneeling before him. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange wrap with gold border, a multi-strand beaded necklace with gold bead ornaments, and has long dark hair tied back; the appearance is consistent with the a person cues of ceremonial gold and beaded adornment and a throne-seat setting. The kneeling devotee wears a dark striped zip jacket with an orange shawl draped over his shoulders and has his palm raised. A red cushion, a small lamp and a book sit nearby in a warm wood-paneled room.

A seated figure on a red cushioned throne is reading a small printed booklet held in both hands. He wears an orange-red shawl draped over the body, a long row of large rudraksha beads around the neck, and a horizontal white tilak on the forehead, with hair tied in a bun. Facing him, a man in a white shirt and trousers stands bent forward with palms pressed together in namaste, a wristwatch and bracelet visible. Behind them are a golden ornate backdrop, green leaves and yellow flowers, and a metal trident staff. A woman in a cream sari with a dark shawl stands at right. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person through the orange shawl, rudraksha mala and bun, presented as the seated teacher receiving a devotee.

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A man in a rust-orange robe with his hair tied back at the nape stands beside a silver ceremonial staff with a crescent finial and rests both hands on the crown of a kneeling devotee's head. The devotee wears an orange-and-white checked shirt, presses palms together in anjali, and looks upward. Behind them are red draped curtains and gold-toned panels. A partly visible second person in white stands at the right edge. The robed man is a probable Swamiji candidate, identified by appearance cues: long dark hair tied back, orange ceremonial robe and a gold necklace.

Indoor photo in a wood-panelled room with a glass cabinet behind. A figure with long, swept-back wavy black hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, drapes a red and gold silk shawl over the shoulders of a shaved-headed monk in orange robes. Beside them a younger monk in saffron robes presses his palms together in respectful greeting. A table in front holds fruits including apples, grapes and oranges, with a small brass bowl and a book. Probable Swamiji is the figure with long hair and rudraksha mala, offering the shawl in a felicitation gesture.