A seated man in an orange-saffron robe, with long dark swept-back hair and a bare shoulder, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and lays his right hand on the head of a standing man in a short-sleeved white shirt. The standing devotee's hand rests on the seated man's arm. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment in a stage setting. - Nithyanandapedia

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe, with long dark swept-back hair and a bare shoulder, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and lays his right hand on the head of a standing man in a short-sleeved white shirt. The standing devotee's hand rests on the seated man's arm. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment in a stage setting.

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A photograph in a dim hall with dark draped curtains. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange saffron wrap, with long dark curly hair falling down the back, and is bare-shouldered. A older man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward at the right, his hands near the seated figure's feet as if offering respect. A gold deity murti stands at the lower right and a gold canopy with hanging tassels appears at the top.

A photograph of a seated man in a loose orange-saffron robe, bare-chested under the drape, with long dark hair swept back, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white trousers. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushioning and carved lion-form armrests, beside a gold pole, a dark blue draped backdrop and a gold deity murti at right. The scene reads as a blessing given to a devotee during an initiation session. a person is seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and the throne as cues; the kneeling man is a devotee in white.

A seated figure in an orange saffron wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold scrollwork and a medallion. The figure has long dark hair, smiles broadly, and has hands resting on the lap while a man in a short-sleeved white shirt leans in close from the right, his back to the camera. Dark drapery hangs behind, with a gold-decorated stand at the lower right. The seated figure has distinctive long swept hair and saffron clothing, a probable match to a person seated on the throne.

A seated man in a saffron-orange unstitched wrap, with long dark hair and a small red bindi, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne chair with carved lion heads. He rests both hands on the shoulders of a standing older man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white trousers, a thin cord visible at his neck and a gold bracelet on his wrist, who bows his head forward. Behind them stand gold-painted deity statues, one holding a staff, against a dark draped backdrop. The orange-clad seated figure resembles the probable Swamiji by his long hair, saffron clothing and throne, and is shown giving a blessing to the standing devotee in a ritual or initiation setting. A date stamp reads 22 8 2006 and a copyright line appears at right.

August 22 2006

A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron garment, with long dark swept-back hair and a red tilak on the forehead, placing a palm on the head of a bowed man in a white kurta and an orange shawl. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, a white pole stands at left, and dark curtains form the backdrop. a person is the seated figure, performing an initiation-style blessing in a ceremonial setting. The bowed man in white is a devotee receiving the blessing. Gold lion-like ornaments decorate the throne base.

A photograph of a ceremonial moment at a gilded throne (peetha) with ornate gold carved frame, deep red cushion and a central emblem, set against black drapery. A man in white shirt and dhoti bends forward toward the seated figure in saffron-orange robes on the throne. A woman in a white sari with a red-and-green striped border and a white flower in her hair kneels or leans beside them. At right, a standing gilded deity murti with raised arms holds ritual objects, and a man in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala looks on. Three physical people are visible.

August 22 2006

A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate red-cushioned golden throne, wearing a loose saffron-orange wrap over bare shoulders and chest. His hands rest on golden lion-shaped armrests. Flanking him are gilded deity-like statues with crowns and ornate garments, and tall white poles topped with saffron flags stand at the sides against a dark blue draped backdrop.

A seated figure in long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, extending one hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a red-and-white shawl and a lanyard badge. The man presses his palms together in respect. Behind them, women in white and red-bordered saris sit near microphones and greenery on a red-draped stage. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha beads, and a gold throne; he is giving blessing by placing a hand on the devotee's head.

A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured cloth at his waist, leans forward and places his hand on the forehead of an older man with white hair. The older man wears a white t-shirt and an orange lanyard, and holds his other hand up in a palm-forward gesture. The seated man sits on a red velvet chair with a red velvet curtain behind. A wooden box holding silver-toned ceremonial items sits at the lower left. To the right, a standing man in white ritual cloth with a gold border and rudraksha beads watches the exchange. Two white room coolers stand against the wall behind them.

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