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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban with a swept-back dark braid, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes with hands pressed together in greeting. The seated figure wears a gold-bordered orange shawl and sits on a red-and-white striped cushioned seat in front of a backdrop with partial printed lettering reading "Parama" and "NITHYANAND". The seated figure has a distinctive turban, flowing saffron robes and a braided hairstyle, which is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate; the blessing gesture indicates a darshan or blessing moment in an indoor event setting.

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July 20-26 2004A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with gold trim and a matching orange turban places his right palm on the forehead of a older man in a white shirt, who has his eyes closed and hands pressed together in prayer. The robed figure wears a red and yellow flower garland and has long dark hair and a crown-like ornament, with bare shoulder visible. Behind them, seated devotees in white and pale clothing and a red carpet fill a bright indoor hall with a window and lamp.2012-03-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with plush red cushions, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and has his hands clasped in prayer with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with maroon border and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange garments stands in the background. A small tray with red apples and offerings sits beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne fits the candidate description, consistent with a blessing or darshan. Gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne setting.2010-09-17A photograph of a hotel-style room with red patterned carpet and a side table holding a small audio unit and flowers. A figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe with gold brocade borders, bare-shouldered, stands at right holding both hands to the head of a seated man in a white kurta with a dark mala necklace. The man has his eyes closed and palms pressed together. Another seated man in white clothes sits behind them, and partially visible people in white stand at upper left. Yellow flowers and a white pillow appear at right. a person candidate appearance is uncertain: the turban and robe fit a sannyasi, but hair and build are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2004-08-21July 26 20042004-07-26July 26 20042004-07-26A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a small jewelled ornament at the turban, gently placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The man has a vibhuti or tilak mark on his forehead and his hands are pressed together at his chest. Behind them a golden ornate chair or throne stands against a red draped backdrop, a tray of mangoes sits on a low table, and a figure in white walks in the background. Blessing or anointing with a ritual gesture appears to be taking place.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a red flower garland with gold ornaments, extending a hand to bless the head of a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and shawl. Several women in orange and saffron saris and a few seated devotees watch and join palms in anjali behind them. A small orange cloth and packets sit on the armrest beside the seated figure, and a fan and stage curtain appear in the background. The seated figure appears to be a person, shown giving a blessing to a devotee, in a satsang or darshan setting.2013-05-28A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange robe with yellow trim and a long multi-strand brown rudraksha mala draped over the chest is placing a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl printed with script, whose palms are pressed together in namaste. Behind them are red curtains, a gold-cushioned seat and a wooden tray of apples. The robed figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the turban, ornate rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, and the blessing gesture is a devotee receiving darshan and blessing.2015-10-25A seated bare-chested figure in an orange-red turban and a dark orange-red robe with a yellow sash, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas and a gold necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with orange-patterned shawl, hands in anjali mudra. Gold ornate backdrop, red curtains, a bowl of apples on a gold tray in front. a person blessing a devotee in a darshan setting.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange turban, layered orange-and-gold robes and a thick beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold-tone pendant, placing his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in white kurta with an orange scarf. The kneeling man has palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them stand golden ornate throne elements and red drapery, with a bowl of apples and a dark kalasha-like vessel on the floor. The seated figure has distinctive long dark hair under the turban and ornate ceremonial adornments, a person candidate in a blessing role.2015-10-25A seated figure with long dark hair in a low bun wears a rust-brown draped garment and a thick red rudraksha-style bead garland, and holds a gold-coloured kalasha or vessel over the head of a smiling man in a white shirt with an ID lanyard who has his hands joined in namaskar. The figure's distinctive long hair, red bead garland and ceremonial gold necklace are visible cues, so the appearance matches the probable Swamiji label. Behind them, several women in saffron, orange and white saris and beaded necklaces sit or stand in a bright room with a wall fan and cabinet. This appears to be a blessing moment during an indoor satsang or ritual gathering.2013-05-28