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A photograph of an indoor hall with a tiled ceiling and red curtains. In the centre, a man with a brown-and-gold turban, red-and-white flower garlands, a gold necklace and a maroon-and-gold dhoti-style garment smiles as he receives namaste from a bearded man in a white shirt. A man in a green striped polo shirt also presses his palms together nearby. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with rudraksha mala stands, and several women in saris and a man in white dhoti stand in the background, with a golden throne visible at the far end of the hall.

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November 16 20132013-11-16 +1 copiesNovember 16 20132013-11-16A photograph inside a hall with a white ceiling and red curtains. A woman in a saffron-and-gold sari wrap and a matching saffron-red turban with gold trim stands at centre right, wearing a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles, smiling and raising her right hand in blessing. Devotees in white and dark shirts on the left bow with palms pressed together. Monks in saffron robes stand at right holding a tray of fruit. A bearded man in a turban stands at top left. White chairs and a stage with a screen are visible behind. Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam-style setting; the woman may be a person in person with distinctive saffron turban, rudraksha and gold cues.2013-11-21November 21 20132013-11-21 +1 copiesA man in a reddish-brown turban with a jewelled ornament and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial beaded ornaments, wearing a copper-gold dhoti and bangles, extends his hand in blessing toward the head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt. Nearby devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl stands at left, and a small child in blue is visible in the background. A hall with pink curtains and framed posters lines the walls. The man in the turban is Swamiji (probable), identified by his distinctive turban, rudraksha mala and ornate attire, and the image shows an in-person blessing scene. Approximately 15 people are visible.2013-11-07November 13 20132013-11-13November 11 20132013-11-11A photograph of a blessing moment indoors in a hall with red-framed wall displays and ceiling fans. A smiling man in an orange-red turban with gold ornaments, rudraksha malas and a red-gold shawl places both hands on the head of a devotee bowing with folded hands. The devotee wears white clothes and a white shawl. Several other men in saffron-brown robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, along with people in white. Appearance cues including the turban, ornate jewellery and rudraksha malas make this a probable Swamiji (probable) in person, giving blessing to a devotee.2013-11-21July 07 20132013-07-07A photograph of a hall with red curtains and a golden throne-like seat at the back. In the foreground, a smiling man in a maroon-red robe with gold trim, a red-and-gold turban, a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace and gold bangles reaches out to touch the forehead of a devotee. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand in a row with palms pressed together in namaste, some wearing beaded malas, while a man in a white dhoti and a man in a maroon shawl stand nearby. Chrome stanchions and chains guide the line. Ceiling fans, spotlights and a projection screen are visible. Several people in the scene are present; the Swamiji candidate is shown with turban, maroon robe and beaded necklace, appearance-based only.2013-11-16 +1 copiesA photograph in a hall with white ceiling tiles, red curtains and a projector screen showing a deity image. A man in an orange-saffron turban and orange-brown robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant and gold bangles, places his hand on the head of a devotee bowing with folded hands. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and bow nearby, one holding a red box. Stanchions and a white carpeted aisle line the room, and a photographer with a camera stands at right. a person: the robed figure with turban, rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold necklace is performing a blessing on a devotee.2013-07-13Photograph of a smiling man in an orange-brown turban with gold stripes, a dark orange-brown robe, a red and white flower garland and a long gold necklace with rudraksha beads, raising his right hand in greeting as he walks through a hall. A young man in a striped white shirt in the foreground presses his palms together in namaste. Behind them, other people in white and dark clothing stand in a crowd near a red curtain and a decorated shrine-like backdrop. The man in the turban shows distinctive ceremonial adornments and orange robes; the page identifies him as Swamiji, and his appearance is consistent with that, so this is a probable candidate. The photo shows a satsang-style gathering.2013-07-05