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Indoor photo of a man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair seated on an ornate gold throne with gilded carved backrest and white cushion, smiling broadly as a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and bangles raises his hand to touch the seated man's head in a blessing gesture. Two women stand at left: one in white shawl with gold bangle, another in black sari with dark beaded necklace holding a small booklet or paper. A man in white shirt stands at the far left edge beside a red backdrop and a red-and-gold carved pillar. A white curtain and palm fronds are visible through an open window behind. Possibly a pada puja or personal blessing during a darshan at the ashram. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure with long hair and gold throne is the appearance-based candidate, seated on a throne and receiving the blessing.

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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The man stands with palms joined in respect and bowed slightly. To the left, a woman in a cream sari with a brown mala and gold bangles stands with hands clasped, smiling. A small framed picture rests on a wooden table beside the throne. Behind them a backdrop shows a forest scene with temple carvings, and several people in white clothes stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (seated figure on the throne) blessing a devotee, identified by long swept-back hair, orange saffron robe, gold necklace and throne.2010-09-11December 16 20092009-12-16A seated man in an orange robe and marigold garlands sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned back, his hand raised toward the head of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with hands folded. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala watches, a woman in a maroon sari with a red bindi stands at left, and another man in white stands near the throne. A gold-ornamented carved backdrop and a red curtain frame the scene, with a thatched structure and greenery visible at the top left. The setting appears to be an outdoor-side pavilion with devotees receiving blessings.2009-11-17 +1 copiesDecember 15 20092009-12-15August 30 20092009-08-30A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on the forehead and an open smile, gesturing with raised hand toward a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala who stands and speaks animatedly. Beside them, a woman in red patterned blouse with a visitor badge sits, a bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind, a woman in white sari with a mala and bangles holds a tray with a dark box, and a few other people stand in the background. Trays hold apples and wrapped sweets. The seated figure matches the appearance cues for a person, seated on a throne with saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, while the standing man in white is a devotee.2010-09-16December 05 20112011-12-05A photograph in an indoor hall with dark draped backdrop and an orange cloth on the floor. A standing man in a white kurta with rudraksha mala holds a red fruit and raises his hand to the seated figure's head in blessing. Around them stand several devotees in white: a woman in a cream sari with gold border, a young woman in white with glasses and rudraksha mala, and others. Ritual blessing scene consistent with a pada pooja or darshan. a person seated on throne.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated man in orange robes on a gold-and-red throne receiving a blessing: his hand rests on the head of a standing man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and yellow cord. A woman in a white saree with red border stands at left, holding a framed picture. Gold ornate throne carvings and a red drape frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has swept-back long hair, saffron sleeveless robe and a gold-trimmed throne, a strong appearance-based candidate for the Paramahamsa Nithyananda; the page indicates his presence.2010-02-10December 15 20092009-12-15A seated figure in an orange saffron robe, with long swept-back dark hair and a long white jasmine garland with red flower accents, places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white striped shirt and jeans who leans forward with hands clasped. Behind them stands a bald man in white ritual clothes and a woman in white with a braid. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with ornate gold carvings, in front of pink draped fabric, a gilded lion-like ornament and a small wooden tray holding items. A man on the left holds a small object near his hands. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan moment. The figure's appearance with orange robe, long hair and garland is a probable Swamiji cue, so the candidate is labelled as probable.2009-12-05December 15 20092009-12-15