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A seated long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta with a red bindi and a red-and-white flower garland places his right hand on the head of a bearded young man in a white t-shirt, who stands with his back to the camera and is being blessed. The seated man holds a red and white flower garland in his other hand. Behind them hang a red, blue and maroon drape, a banner reading Nithyananda, a peacock feather arrangement, string lights on a wooden pillar, and a vase of pink, red and white roses and lilies. A silver tray is visible at lower right. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold-trimmed clothing and a garland, so this is a probable Swamiji in person, identified by appearance only.

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A photograph of a man in a plain white t-shirt and jeans with a belt standing close to a seated long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta with a red and white flower garland. The standing man's hand is raised near the seated man's forehead in a blessing-like gesture while both smile. A pink-draped table holds a silver tray in the foreground. Behind them a banner with the word a person hangs above a bouquet of pink and red roses, white lilies and carnations, and a string of multicoloured fairy lights wraps a wooden pillar. a person: the seated man has long dark hair and a cream kurta with a floral garland, but the appearance is only a partial match, so identity is uncertain.2006-04-21A photograph of a seated man in long dark hair and a cream embroidered kurta with a red and white flower garland touching the forehead of a standing man in a grey long-sleeved top. The seated man's hand is raised to the other man's head, and the seated man has a red mark on his forehead. Behind them hang blue and red drapes, a string of multicoloured fairy lights, a banner reading Nithyananda, and a vase of red roses and pink lilies. Flowers and a silver tray sit at the lower right. A probable Swamiji cue: long swept-back hair, a flower garland and cream ceremonial dress, given a seated blessing role, with the visible appearance being the basis for this label.2006-04-21A seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a cream embroidered kurta with a red floral garland and a red bindi, smiles while placing his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a dark grey zip jacket who bows forward with a red beaded necklace. A banner with red lettering reading Nithyananda hangs behind them, beside a vase of red, pink and white roses and lilies, a peacock feather fan, blue and red draped fabric and a string of coloured fairy lights on a pillar. The seated man appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on his long hair, ornate cream clothing and garland, and the kneeling devotee receives a blessing in a satsang setting.2006-04-21A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered kurta, a red bindi and a garland of red roses and white flowers, smiles as he places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed man in a white jacket with green piping. A vase of red, pink and white roses and lilies stands at right, and a banner reading Nithyananda hangs behind them beside red and blue drapes and a peacock-feather display. A tray with an ornate silver dish rests in the foreground.2006-04-21A seated man with long, dark, swept-back hair in a cream-coloured kurta-style garment and a red-and-white flower garland touches the forehead of a standing young man in a brown hooded sweatshirt. The seated figure has a silver tray with a cloth-covered item on a pink tablecloth beside him. Behind them hangs a banner reading Nithyananda, with a bouquet of red roses, pink gladioli and white flowers in a glass vase, peacock feathers, and draped blue and red fabric. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long hair, cream robe and layered garland, seated in a ceremonial setting; the identification is based on visible cues only.2006-04-21April 21 20062006-04-21April 21 20062006-04-21A photograph of a seated man in a cream silk kurta with embroidered trim, wearing a white and red flower garland and a red bindi, with long dark wavy hair. He smiles while touching the forehead of a young man in a dark jacket with blue piping who bends toward him. Behind them hang blue and red draped fabrics, peacock feathers, and a string of warm fairy lights on a pillar. A vase of red, pink and white roses and lilies stands at right, a silver tray with petals sits in the foreground, and a banner with the word a person is partly visible at top. The seated man has the appearance of a person, identified by long swept hair, cream ceremonial clothing and a flower garland; the second person appears to be a devotee receiving blessing.2006-04-21April 21 20062006-04-21April 21 20062006-04-21A photograph of an indoor blessing scene. A smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a red-and-pink flower garland over a cream garment with a gold-bordered shawl touches the forehead of a man in a white robe who stands with palms pressed together in greeting. A woman in a red top is partly visible at left, and a flower arrangement and a brass vessel sit on a pink cloth in the background. Presentation cues are a bindi, floral garland and gold-bordered shawl, but the face and features are not enough to confirm an identity, so the a person value is unsure.2006-04-23A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti, draped in red and white flower garlands. He smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a young boy in a red long-sleeved shirt, who stands in front of him with his hands together. Behind them a banner with red lettering is hung above a vase of red, pink and white roses and lilies, with peacock feathers, a brocade cushion and a pink-draped table holding a silver tray. Strings of multicoloured lights wrap a wooden pillar on the left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a red bindi, a white dhoti and a garland, which are the appearance cues for the page's stated identity.2006-04-21