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An indoor satsang hall where a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair places his right hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a red sari with a dark blouse, who bows forward. Behind them, a shaved-headed young man in orange shawl and a standing attendant in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala watch; a table with flowers, a bowl, rudraksha malas and booklets sits at left, with a red-trimmed fan and trident visible. Several women in saris stand at left. a person cues are a seated man in saffron robes with long hair, placed beside a printed page labelled with a Nithyananda event, but his appearance cues are limited to saffron clothing and long hair and the page-based identification is not firmly confirmed, so the identity is uncertain. Not described: sizes.

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March 12 20082008-03-12A man with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a draped orange shawl, sits and places his right hand on the forehead of an older woman with grey hair pulled back; she kneels with her head bowed and a younger girl with a red-banded hair parting kneels beside her. Around them stand men in white kurtas and orange robes, a man in a red shirt, and a standing man in an orange robe with a red-bordered shawl. A white-draped table holds rudraksha malas, prayer books and small bundles of papers, and a white fan and a trident-topped object appear at the edge. a person: the seated man in the orange robe with long hair and rudraksha malas, giving blessing to the devotee, consistent with the page's sarva darshan context. The scene is a blessing darshan with devotees receiving touch on the forehead.2008-03-23March 12 20082008-03-12March 12 20082008-03-12A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, his right hand extended to rest on the head of a kneeling woman in a cream and gold sari with hands pressed together in prayer. Behind him stand several men in white shirts and orange shawls, some with shaved heads and tilak marks, and a man in white kurta and glasses kneels nearby. A white cushioned seat, a floral-patterned banner and a flower in a vase are in the background, and a seated devotee is partly visible at the lower left. The seated saffron-robed figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a bindi, which are cues consistent with Swamiji (probable), presented as a blessing darshan with devotees. The woman is receiving a blessing with folded hands.2008-03-12March 12 20082008-03-12March 23 20082008-03-23A photograph of a darshan line at an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in orange robes and an orange shawl sits at a white-draped table, placing a hand on the head of a bowing man in a white shirt. Nearby, a seated woman with grey hair in a bun and a patterned grey-green sari watches, and a standing man in a cream shirt rests his hands together. Behind them, shaven-headed young men in orange shawls stand, one with a rudraksha mala and tilak, and another holds papers. The table holds rudraksha beads, books, and flowers. Paper slips are passed among devotees. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair tied back, orange robes, and a rudraksha mala-style adornment, with a devotee receiving blessing at the table.2008-03-12Photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a white vibhuti line on the forehead, placing a hand on the head of a man bowing low in white clothes. A woman in a striped cream and gold sari bends forward with a red hair ribbon and white flower. A shaved-headed young sannyasi in orange with red sash sits nearby looking down, and a boy in a striped polo watches. Brass items, rudraksha beads, dried leaves and stacks of paper slips lie on a white-draped table, and a small sheet is held in the foreground. The setting is a seated congregation hall with white chairs and red drapes. a person: the saffron-robed figure with long hair and vibhuti is seated, blessing a devotee, consistent with darshan.2008-03-13A photograph of a healing blessing session in an indoor hall. A bare-armed man in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha beads and a necklace, places his right hand on the head of a woman in a yellow sari who bows with her hands pressed together. Behind them a younger man in white with an orange shawl holds a small printed card, and other people in white shirts stand at the edges. A table in front holds books and framed pictures, and a standing fan is visible at upper left. Swamiji (probable) appears as the blessing giver based on the long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha cues, with the role of giving healing blessing.2008-03-27A photograph of a healing darshan session at an indoor hall. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, seated on a white cushion at right, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling woman with folded hands, who wears a green-and-red sari and flower garland. Behind him stand a saffron-robed young man with red-bordered cloth and a shaved head, another orange-robed attendant holding a tray, and a man in a red shirt. On the left, a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds a small paper slip near the woman's head. A trident is visible at right, and a fan and onlookers appear in the background. The appearance-based label is a person seated in the centre-right, identified by long swept hair, orange clothing and the seated role of giving blessings.2008-03-23A seated man in saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair raises his right hand in blessing toward a woman who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. She wears an orange and lavender sari, a gold necklace and bangles, and a red bindi. Beside her a man in a green shirt and pale trousers watches, and a younger man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands behind a white-draped table holding a plate of offerings, with flowers and a red curtain behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed man has long swept-back hair and an orange garment, matching the page's claim of his presence at this event. Several onlookers are partially visible at the edges, and a white fan stands in the background.2008-03-22