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A photograph of a seated man in a cream-white kurta with gold embroidered trim and a white dhoti-style cloth, long dark hair falling past his shoulders, eyes closed, seated on a white-draped sofa or couch. A man in a tan short-sleeved polo shirt, seen from behind, kneels or bows with hands pressed together in namaskar, touching his forehead toward the seated man's hand. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark garment, with the partial words Shiva and Sutra visible in orange and gold lettering. Red roses, yellow and orange flowers and a pink-and-green gerbera bouquet surround them, with a red-draped table at left. a person candidate is present with several cues: long swept-back hair, white ceremonial clothing and gold-trimmed garments, seated in the honoured position.

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A seated man in a white embroidered kurta with gold-thread trim and a white dhoti with gold border sits on a white sofa with gold and red cushions, long dark hair swept back, a red bindi on his forehead. A kneeling person in a pale yellow silk shirt leans toward him and touches his forehead with one hand, a gesture of blessing. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man with long hair and a white turban, labelled with the words Shiva Sutras. Red roses, yellow and white flowers, and pink gerbera bouquets fill the room, with a red-draped side table and a tray of offerings at lower right.2006-04-27A seated man in long, flowing cream and gold-bordered ceremonial dress, with long swept-back dark hair and a gold-embroidered collar, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a grey striped shirt who has his palms pressed together in namaste. They sit on a cream sofa piled with red and gold cushions, with bouquets of red roses and pink-orange flowers nearby. Behind them a banner reads SHIVA SUTRAS with a large portrait of a smiling man with long hair, a white turban and dark clothing. The seated figure matches the page's Swamiji reference through his long hair and ornate ceremonial clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji identification, and he is giving a blessing. The scene appears to be an indoor event setting.2006-04-27April 27 20062006-04-27April 27 20062006-04-27April 28 20062006-04-28A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered silk kurta with gold detailing, rests one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a grey short-sleeved polo shirt. The kneeling man presses his palms together in anjali near a white-draped table. Behind them, a red and gold draped backdrop shows a large portrait labelled with a Nithyananda name, partly visible. Red roses, carnations and green foliage sit in a vase at left, and a silver tray with papers lies at right. The setting appears to be a seminar stage.2006-04-28A long-haired man in a white embroidered kurta with gold-thread trim and a small red dot on his forehead sits on a white sofa, smiling as he places his right hand on the head of a man with short dark hair who kneels in front of him in a grey top. Behind them hangs a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair in a black embroidered jacket, labelled with partial red lettering reading "Nith". Red and orange roses stand in a vase at left, with a gold and red cushion and green palm fronds nearby. a person (long swept hair, white ornate clothing, and a forehead mark) appears in person, giving a blessing to a devotee.2006-04-27Photograph of an indoor event at a lectern-style stage. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered silk kurta with gold trim and a red tilak on his forehead, reclines on a white-draped couch and reaches out to a visitor. The visitor, seen from behind, kneels close beside the couch in a blue polo shirt, leaning in toward him. On the white-draped table beside the couch sits a silver tray with a red cloth and pink-red flowers in a vase. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling man in a dark embroidered top and the word SUTRA in red letters, with a person logo. Two people are physically present.2006-04-28A long-haired man in an ivory and gold-bordered embroidered kurta and dhoti sits smiling on a white sofa with gold-embroidered cushions. An older man in a light beige shirt and dark belt bends forward to touch his feet, a gesture of reverence. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a saffron turban and dark kurta above the words SHIVA SUTRA in red and gold lettering. Vases of roses, gerbera and yellow flowers surround the sofa, and a silver tray with small items sits in the foreground. A candidate matching the probable Swamiji presentation sits on the sofa with long swept-back hair and ornate gold-embroidered ivory clothing, while the banner's photograph also depicts a man in a saffron turban.2006-04-27April 27 20062006-04-27A seated man in a white embroidered sherwani with gold-threaded paisley panels and a gold-bordered shawl sits on a cream-cushioned sofa with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair, eyes closed. He rests one hand on the crown of a kneeling man in a purple striped polo shirt, who bows his head. Behind them a red banner shows a portrait labelled "Nithya..." and the word "Shiva"; a palm plant stands at left and a bouquet of pink gerbera and green wrapping sits at right. a person candidate by appearance: a person, seated and giving blessing with long hair, white embroidered attire and red bindi.2006-04-27April 27 20062006-04-27