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A seated man in a saffron-and-gold draped garment with a rudraksha mala around his neck places both hands on the head of a woman kneeling before him, who has her palms pressed together in namaskar. He has a white tilak on his forehead and a tied-back hair bun. Behind them, a golden ceremonial object rests in the foreground, and a standing woman in an orange blouse with a lanyard badge watches with hands folded. Other seated participants in white and pink clothing are visible in a hall with red curtains.

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A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron robe with a long coral-beaded necklace and a white vibhuti mark on the forehead places his right hand on the head of a woman with dark hair pulled back, who wears an orange saree with a green and gold border and presses her palms together in anjali. Both are smiling. Behind them, a red tray holds sweets and offerings, a gold-trimmed cushion or throne is on the left, and several people in white and red garments stand in the background. The gesture looks like a blessing given during satsang or darshan. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's claim, with a saffron robe, beaded necklace and vibhuti, but the face is partly turned away, so identity is uncertain.2013-12-31A seated man in an orange-brown robe with gold border and a rudraksha mala necklace sits on a red tiger-striped throne with a gold lion-head armrest, extending his right hand to bless the head of an older man in a white shirt who kneels with palms pressed together. a person is seated on the throne, his long hair swept back, smiling, gold ornament at the neck. Behind them, women in white and cream saris stand near air conditioner units and fans in a bright room with red curtains.2013-09-14A seated man in a red-orange garment with a rudraksha mala of dark beads and a white tilak with a red bindi places his right hand on the head of a smiling woman in a white top with an orange shawl. He sits on a golden lion-headed throne with a silver staff with ornate finial beside him. The woman's arm is raised to her head with gold bangles visible. Background shows red carpet, wooden pillars and a few seated people. a person appears as the seated man in red-orange cloth, rudraksha mala and tilak, bestowing darshan blessing on a devotee.2014-09-14A photograph of a seated man with swept-back dark hair, white and red forehead markings, a rudraksha mala and a rust-orange draped garment, extending his right hand to rest on the head of a smiling woman in a white top and orange shawl with gold bangles. Gilded lion-head throne armrests and a silver-tipped staff stand beside them, with a red carpet and pillar in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows the cues of a rudraksha mala, orange-toned clothing and long swept-back hair, so the seated figure is the probable Swamiji in a darshan blessing. The woman receiving the blessing wears an orange shawl and bangles.2014-09-14A seated man in orange-ochre robes with long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace of large beads and gold earrings, places his palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white checked shirt with an orange lanyard, whose hands are pressed together in greeting. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in orange with long hair and gold necklace, shown in the blessing gesture. Behind them, seated women in orange and pink saris and men in white sit before red drapes, indicating a satsang or darshan setting.2012-08-21 +1 copiesNovember 02 20142014-11-02May 01 20142014-05-01A photograph of a darshan moment in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested with a red-and-gold wrap, a beaded orange-and-gold necklace and a purple beaded bracelet, places his right hand on the forehead of a smiling young woman in a red and gold sari with a dark rudraksha-style mala. Behind them a seated audience in red and orange robes and white garments watches; a wooden box with money notes sits near the hands. An overhead screen shows part of the stage. Appearance cues are suggestive but the page says Swamiji is not at this event, so the identity is uncertain.2015-07-10A photograph of a darshan blessing in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back hair, white forehead vibhuti, an orange-gold garment and multiple rudraksha malas sits on the left, one hand outstretched in a blessing, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt who has his hands raised. Beside them a woman in an orange-red sari and rudraksha mala sits watching. Standing behind are men in white shirts and a woman in a teal and orange sari with an orange shawl, watching. A golden ceremonial vessel sits in the lower left, red flowers hang at the top left, and a red and purple cloth backdrop is behind. Swamiji (probable) is present, appearing as the blessing giver with long swept-back hair, vibhuti and rudraksha malas.2013-09-28A photograph of an indoor ritual setting in which a man with long dark hair tied in a bun and a white forehead mark, wearing an orange-gold shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, lays his right hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed young man in an orange robe with beaded malas and a small earring. The recipient has eyes closed and a palm raised in a gesture of reception. Behind them, a seated woman in orange and a second seated woman in a cream sari with a pale fan and red curtains are present, and a gold-coloured object is in the lower left foreground. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment in an ashram hall. Probable Swamiji wearing the orange-gold shawl, long swept-back hair and ornate necklace is placing his hand in blessing; the image is consistent with a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam satsang event.2013-11-05A seated man in a red-orange shawl and a gold bead necklace with a long swept-back hair knot smiles and places his right hand on the head of a young girl in a pink top with her hair in a ponytail, who sits with palms joined and eyes closed. Behind them a red and gold throne-like seat, red drapes and a silver staff stand in the setting. A woman in white with a gold border sits in the background watching.2014-07-24A man in a rust-orange robe with a gold ceremonial necklace and a small red mark on his forehead sits on a golden throne with a cobra-shaped carving and a silver staff with a finial behind him. He extends his right arm and touches the forehead of a woman in a dark top and patterned scarf, who has her hands raised to her face. A peacock-feather fan and a gold kalasha-like vessel appear at the left edge. Red drapes form the backdrop. The man's face is visible, with a shaved-head or swept-back hair cue and a ceremonial gold necklace; the identification as a person is an appearance-based candidate only. Printed , , Source2014-07-25