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A night-time photograph of a blessing. On the right, a person in an orange-red turban, red-and-blue beaded garland and an orange-and-yellow shawl, bare-shouldered, places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who bows with palms joined and has a white cloth tied over his eyes. The man at the back wears glasses and a white shirt, and a man in a checked shirt holds the young man's arm at left. Behind is a golden deity murti or image on a red cloth. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the figure giving the blessing, identified by a turban and ornate garland combined with a shawl and bare-shouldered attire.

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Night-time photo of a man in a white polo shirt and khaki trousers, with a white cloth tied over his eyes and an event badge on his chest, bowing his head forward. A figure in an orange-red turban, gold earring, red and blue flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and a saffron-gold shawl stands bare-chested at right, raising one hand to touch the man's forehead in a blessing. Behind them, a second man in red-and-gold robes and a rudraksha mala stands near a golden deity murti on a red-draped table, with other people in white and saffron clothing in the background. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned figure wears an orange turban, a red flower garland, a saffron shawl and ceremonial gold ornaments, consistent with a Nithyananda event blessing.2015-08-09A devotee in a white shirt and black trousers bows forward with hands folded in namaste, a white cloth tied around his head, as a figure in a rust-red turban and orange-and-yellow shawl places a hand on his forehead in blessing. The blessing figure wears a long red and blue beaded garland and gold bangles and earrings, and sits on a red cushioned seat at night. A young man in white with a rudraksha-style red cord stands at left, and several other white-clad people and a golden-robed attendant are visible in the dim background near a striped backdrop. The appearance-based candidate in the blessing role fits the a person cues of turban, saffron-orange ornate shawl and beaded garland, but the identity is uncertain.2015-08-09A seated figure in an orange-and-gold shawl and an orange turban, wearing a red beaded mala with blue stone beads and gold earrings and bangles, places an outstretched hand on the crown of a bowed man in white clothing with a white head cloth over his eyes and a red-orange shawl. The blessing takes place outdoors at night, with several white-clad men standing nearby and a seated figure in orange robes behind. The orange-turbaned figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by the turban, orange clothing and rudraksha-style mala, while the bowed man receives a blessing.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A photograph of a blindfolded man in a white shirt standing with palms pressed together in anjali, while a figure in an orange-red turban and red coral mala with turquoise-blue beads raises a hand to his forehead in a blessing gesture. The turbaned figure wears an orange-and-gold shawl and gold bangles and earrings. Beside the man stands another man in white dhoti with gold borders, wearing red beaded malas and a small photo badge. Behind them sits a golden deity murti on a red-cushioned seat in a dim, crowded setting with onlookers.2015-08-09A man in a white polo shirt with a white head bandage and a rudraksha mala stands bowed while a robed figure in an orange-red turban and orange-saffron shawl places a hand on his forehead in blessing. The turbaned figure wears a thick red and blue-beaded garland, gold bracelets and gold earrings, and is bare-chested above the shawl. Behind them, attendants in white shirts with ID badges and a seated woman in red stand near a golden deity murti in a dim, open-air setting. a person: the turbaned figure in orange-red turban, saffron shawl, red beaded garland and gold jewellery fits the presentation cues, but the face is not used for identification.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A man in a red-orange turban, bare-chested and wearing an orange-and-yellow shawl, layered with red and blue flower garlands and gold necklaces, places his right hand on the head of a devotee. The devotee, in a white shirt with a white headband and rudraksha mala, stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. A man in orange cloth stands at left, and a golden deity murti rests on a red cushioned seat in the background. Night setting with additional attendees behind. Appearance cues are consistent with a person bestowing blessing, but the identification is uncertain.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09A night-time photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange turban, red coral beaded necklaces with turquoise stones, rudraksha-style beads, a gold earring, bangles and an orange-and-gold shawl, raising one palm toward a devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and dhoti, a white cloth tied over his eyes and a white tilak on his forehead, and stands with hands folded in anjali. A second man in white with rudraksha mala and a purple-marked forehead stands at left. Behind them, figures in saffron and orange clothing and a golden object stand in the dim background. The figure in the turban has distinctive long adornments and a shawl, and the appearance is consistent with a person, though this is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-08-09August 09 20152015-08-09