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A seated figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered robe with a gold-and-red turban, a long brown beaded mala draped over the chest, and gold earrings holds out a hand while an older man with white hair, wearing an orange shawl over a saffron-orange robe, bends forward to touch or receive something from the seated figure's hand. Behind them a woman in white with a red-and-brown shawl stands near a brown leather chair, and several women and onlookers stand in the background. A red and white patterned cloth covers the floor, and gold-framed chairs and a framed picture are visible in the room.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban with gold trim and a rudraksha mala, wearing a rust-red robe with gold border, looking down with a smile. A white-haired elder in orange robes bends forward to touch the seated figure's feet. Behind them, a woman in white and another person in green stand with hands folded in a room with cream walls, a red patterned cloth, a brown leather chair and a red banner on the left. The seated figure is a person by appearance cues including the ornate turban, rudraksha mala and red-gold robes, shown in the act of receiving reverence from an elder.2014-03-18A photograph inside an ornate hall with cream walls, recessed lights and a red patterned carpet. In the foreground a seated person in a rust-red robe with gold trim and a rust-and-gold turban with a gold ornament at the brow sits with eyes lowered and rust-red rudraksha-style beads falling over one shoulder. Beside them, an elderly bearded man in a saffron-orange shawl and a mustard-yellow knit cap stands with palms pressed together, looking down. Behind them, several women in white, green, and red-orange garments stand with hands folded near a gold throne-like chair with ornate carvings. The scene suggests a respectful greeting or blessing moment.2014-03-18March 18 20142014-03-18A seated man in a rust-red turban, red-brown robe with gold border and a long brown rudraksha mala gestures with one hand toward two older sadhus in saffron-orange robes and turbans. The older man in the centre has a long white beard and holds a saffron shawl, while another bearded sadhu stands at right. A red-and-gold carpeted room holds a gilded throne-like chair, a portrait on an easel, and several standing onlookers in the background.2014-03-19A hotel room with cream walls, recessed ceiling lights and a red patterned carpet. A bearded man in an orange-red saffron robe and matching turban bends forward, head lowered, while a younger man in a red-and-gold turban and dark-red robe with a gold border kneels and rests his hand on the older man's head in blessing. The younger man wears a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and bracelets. In the background a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in orange, and a second robed person stands near the doorway. Lighting stands and a red chair are visible.2014-03-19A photograph inside a hotel meeting room with cream walls, recessed lighting, a red patterned floor rug and red upholstered chairs. A man in a striped orange-and-gold turban, a rust-coloured robe and a long brown beaded mala sits on a low cushion, reaching out to touch the head of an older bearded man in an orange turban and saffron robe who bows low. Another man in saffron stands at the right holding a flower garland. A portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the left wall beside a golden throne, and several women in white, red and green saris stand watching in the background, with an offering of flowers in the middle ground. a person cues: the seated man wears a striped turban, a long rudraksha-style mala and a rust robe, in a role of being honoured by an elder devotee.2014-03-19A photograph of an indoor satsang setting with cream walls, recessed lighting and a red floral backdrop. On the left, a man in a red-maroon turban and maroon robe with gold trim, wearing a long brown rudraksha-style mala and gold earrings, smiles while reaching forward to touch the hands of a bearded man on the right. The bearded man wears a saffron-orange shawl over a rust-orange robe and bows slightly. Behind them, a red-and-gold patterned cloth covers a low platform, and two women in white and green sit near a golden-backed chair. Swamiji (probable) is the man in the maroon turban and gold-trimmed robe with a long rudraksha mala, shown here as the one receiving the gesture.2014-03-18March 19 20142014-03-19A photograph of a ritual scene in an open hall. A figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a red zebra-striped cushioned seat with gold-carved armrests, wearing a heavy gold necklace and holding a white string that he gives to a man. The seated figure has long hair pinned at the back, smiles and gestures with both hands. Facing him, a man in a white kurta with a red-orange shawl bows low with his hands near the string. Other people in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind, and a participant in white and red-orange stands at right. Ceiling fans, lights and white walls surround the room. The page indicates Swamiji at this event, but the seated figure's appearance shows several cues (long hair, orange turban, gold necklace, saffron robe) that are consistent with a probable identification, so this is an appearance-based candidate, shown in person.2015-07-20March 16 20142014-03-16A photograph of a seated figure in a red-and-gold turban, wearing layered rudraksha malas and ornate gold-trimmed clothing, receiving a bow from a standing devotee in saffron-orange robes who bends forward with hands joined and head covered by an orange cloth. The seated figure holds the cloth's edge in one hand. The setting is an indoor hall with a gold-embossed throne, deep red cushions and a large portrait on the wall behind. Several other saffron-clad people stand at the left edge. a person: the seated figure wears a red-gold turban, multiple rudraksha malas and gold-trimmed ornate clothing, cues consistent with the page's attribution.2014-03-16October 25 20152015-10-25