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A seated long-haired man in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a yellow sash receives a devotee in a dark navy and blue sweatshirt who leans in with hands folded near his shoulder. Behind them a large poster shows a smiling young man in a white turban with a red bindi and a dark jacket, beside the word SHIVA and the partial word SUTRA in red and gold. Red and pink roses, green foliage, a silver tray and a white-draped table sit in the foreground of a wood-panelled hall.

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Indoor event photo at a Shiva Sutras session. A seated figure in a cream embroidered silk kurta with long dark hair and a red bindi sits at a white-draped table with a silver tray, smiling as an older man in a beige shirt and belt bends toward them, handing over or receiving an orange packet. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered jacket beside the words SHIVA SUTRA, flanked by a pink and gold draped cloth. Red and pink roses and green foliage stand at the left, and a white pillow with a red cushion lies at the right edge.2006-04-28April 28 20062006-04-28A photograph of an indoor seminar stage. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta with a red bindi touches the face of a seated man in a grey-and-blue striped polo shirt, who leans toward him. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark garment, with the words SHIVA and SUTRA visible in bold letters. A red and gold draped cloth hangs beside it. Pink and red roses and green foliage sit on a red-covered table, and a silver tray rests on a white-draped table. Two physical people are visible. The man in cream is a person, identified by long swept-back hair, a red bindi, an ornate cream embroidered kurta, and gold-toned adornments; the appearance is consistent but not fully certain.2006-04-28April 27 20062006-04-27April 28 20062006-04-28A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered silk kurta with gold trim and a red bindi, places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a light blue button-up shirt. The seated figure sits at a white-draped table holding a silver tray with papers and a red cloth. Behind them hangs a banner reading SHIVA SUTRAS with a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and dark embroidered garment, labelled Nithyanand. Red and pink roses sit in a floral arrangement to the left, and a red cushion rests on a white bed-style seat.2006-04-28April 27 20062006-04-27April 27 20062006-04-27A seated long-haired man in an off-white embroidered kurta with gold trim and a cream dhoti sits on a white sofa smiling and gesturing toward a kneeling man in a purple sweater. Behind them a large banner reads Shiva Sutras with a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and dark ceremonial garment. Red roses, gerbera daisies and yellow flowers surround the sofa, and a flower bouquet and decorative cushions sit beside it. A small tray with money or offerings rests on a glass table at lower right.2006-04-27A seated man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a cream embroidered brocade kurta and is smiling broadly while leaning toward a man in a black-and-grey striped shirt and glasses, who is reaching out toward him. A vase of red and pink flowers stands at left, and a silver tray sits on a white-draped table at right. Behind them a large backdrop shows a portrait labelled "Nithyananda" beside the partly visible words "SUTRA" in red and gold letters. The seated man resembles the a person depicted in the backdrop portrait, with long hair, a bindi and a cream embroidered kurta, which is a probable match based on these cues, though his appearance alone leaves identity uncertain.2006-04-28A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wearing a cream embroidered silk kurta and gold-trimmed white dhoti, a bindi on his forehead, placing a hand on the bald head of a kneeling man in a dark grey shirt and khaki trousers with a black belt. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and a cream ceremonial garment with gold embroidery, consistent with the page; the kneeling man is a devotee receiving a blessing. Behind them a red and white banner reads SHIVA SUTRAS with a partial portrait wearing a white turban and rudraksha-style adornment. A white-draped table holds a silver tray, and red and pink roses, palm fronds and a vase of flowers decorate the stage beside a red and gold silk drape.2006-04-28A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a cream embroidered silk kurta with gold detailing, rests one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a grey short-sleeved polo shirt. The kneeling man presses his palms together in anjali near a white-draped table. Behind them, a red and gold draped backdrop shows a large portrait labelled with a Nithyananda name, partly visible. Red roses, carnations and green foliage sit in a vase at left, and a silver tray with papers lies at right. The setting appears to be a seminar stage.2006-04-28