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Indoor photo of a blessing scene before a stage with a gold-trimmed throne and a large banner of a smiling saffron-turbaned figure. A bare-chested figure in orange-saffron cloth wears a long red, white and green flower garland and a gold necklace, and places a hand on a man's forehead. The man in a white shirt and glasses has vibhuti on his forehead and is joining his palms. Beside them stands a shaved-headed monk in saffron with a rudraksha mala and a white marking on his head. Other devotees, some in white, stand behind. Red cloth, a small flower-decorated ledge and a camera on a tripod are visible. Tamil text appears on the banner.

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A photo of a bare-shouldered man in saffron-orange cloth with a white vertical tilaka and red kumkum dot, smiling as he lays his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. He wears layered rudraksha malas, silver beaded necklaces, a gold chain and a red beaded armlet. Older men in white and checked shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them is a red-draped altar area with a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, a red box of offerings, and a staircase-like altar with flowers. a person is the saffron-clad figure with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, performing a blessing.2012-09-22March 27 20132013-03-27A photograph of an indoor hall with a man in a white striped shirt and glasses bowing with palms pressed together while a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and multiple beaded rudraksha-style necklaces places his hand on the bowing man's head, smiling, with a red bindi. To the right, a shaven-headed man in orange clothing holds a red folder and wears a bracelet. Several onlookers stand behind, one at far left in glasses and another in white, with a camera visible above. Warm lights line the wall with framed pictures.2011-11-06October 20 20132013-10-20 +1 copiesJune 26 20122012-06-26 +1 copiesJune 22 20122012-06-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe, with long swept-back dark hair and a long white jasmine garland with red flower accents, places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white striped shirt and jeans who leans forward with hands clasped. Behind them stands a bald man in white ritual clothes and a woman in white with a braid. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with ornate gold carvings, in front of pink draped fabric, a gilded lion-like ornament and a small wooden tray holding items. A man on the left holds a small object near his hands. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. The figure's appearance with orange robe, long hair and garland is a probable Swamiji cue, so the candidate is labelled as probable.2009-12-05September 23 20122012-09-23A photograph of a seated man with long swept-back hair, wearing a layered red-and-pink flower garland with teal ribbons, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, a saffron-orange shawl and a red tilak on his forehead, lightly touching the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with raised palms. Behind him a red and gold draped backdrop, a patterned wall panel, and a white pedestal fan are visible. A second devotee in saffron with rudraksha beads and a shaved head watches, and another man stands at the left edge. A slip of paper is held in the central figure's hand. The scene suggests an ashram darshan or blessing.2012-09-23A seated man in an orange robe and marigold garlands sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned back, his hand raised toward the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands folded. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala watches, a woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi stands at left, and another man in white stands near the throne. A gold-ornamented carved backdrop and a red curtain frame the scene, with a thatched structure and greenery visible at the top left. The setting appears to be an outdoor-side pavilion with devotees receiving blessings.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless robe and a rudraksha mala placing his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a purple striped polo shirt with hands folded in namaste. A gold-coloured ritual plate with a white cloth sits in the man's left hand. Around them, people in white dhotis and sacred white-and-ochre forehead marks stand watching, including a bearded man in white at left and a bald man with tilak at right. Wall panels in orange and gold colours form the background. The ritual suggests a blessing being given to a devotee.2010-10-13A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hair, white vertical forehead markings, and a long rudraksha mala draped over the chest extends one hand to touch the head of a man in a cream kurta with a rudraksha mala and glasses, who stands with his palms joined in reverence. The seated figure holds a mala in the other hand and sits on a dark cushioned seat with an orange cloth. Behind them, a red drape, a white-clad attendee, and a monk in orange stand nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha mala match cues for the page's Swamiji, and the act is a blessing of the devotee.2012-07-06