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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-saffron unstitched garment wearing a long garland of yellow-green citrus fruits, placing his right hand on the head of a man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl and a black wristwatch. The recipient's head is covered by an orange-and-gold turban-style cloth or crown, and he holds the cloth in place with both hands. Behind them red drapes hang, with other people in bright green and orange clothing in the background. The garlanded man has a probable Swamiji appearance, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a fruit garland, and is blessing the recipient with a turban-type headdress.

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A smiling man with long dark hair swept back, wearing an orange shawl, a gold necklace and a garland of yellow fruit, places his hands on the head of a young person wearing an orange turban and orange shawl over a red top. The recipient lowers the head and covers the face with the hands. A bindi is on the man's forehead. Behind them, women in green and patterned saris watch, and red curtains frame the scene. a person is blessing the young devotee with a hand on the turban in what looks like a darshan or blessing moment.2012-07-22July 21 20132013-07-21July 22 20122012-07-22A photograph of a warm exchange at an indoor event with red curtains behind. A man on the left with long dark hair, an orange turban and orange wrap, wearing a green-yellow bead garland and gold chain, smiles and extends his hand toward a man on the right. The man on the right wears an orange turban, a cream kurta and a rudraksha mala, and holds small objects in his hands. Several other people in orange and white clothing stand in the background, including a woman in a red sari.2012-07-22A photograph of a ceremony in a red-curtained hall. A bare-chested figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange cloth over the shoulder, a garland of yellow-green citrus fruits and gold earrings, smiles as he places both hands on the head of a man in an orange turban and white kurta with an orange shawl. The man wears glasses and a rudraksha mala and has a name badge on his chest. Behind them an elderly man in white and other seated people sit on the floor. The long-haired figure's appearance and adornments are consistent with the a person candidate, but identity is uncertain.2012-07-22A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor hall with red drapery behind. A bare-chested figure with long dark hair in a bun wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders, a multi-strand pearl-style necklace and gold hoop earrings, and places both hands on the forehead and head of a bald, fair-skinned man in an orange top. The recipient sits and looks down, eyes closed. Behind them, orange-clad attendants stand, and a man in white kurta with an orange shawl sits at left, while another man in a light pink shirt stands at the far left edge.2012-07-20A photograph inside a red-draped tent at a religious gathering. A long-haired man in orange ochre robes, with a flower garland and rudraksha mala, sits on a low golden seat and places a yellow-orange cloth or wrap over the head of a bowing man in a white checked shirt. A saffron-robed monk with shaved head and rudraksha bracelets stands at right. Behind them, women in red and orange saris and garlanded devotees watch, and a camera on a tripod is visible at left. Gold ritual vessels and a red offering cloth sit on the altar.2016-04-27October 25 20152015-10-25Indoor darshan scene in front of a deep red draped silk backdrop. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange shawl with a long swept-back hair bun, gold necklace and rudraksha mala stands at right, his palm pressed on the forehead of a curly-haired man in a white patterned kurta who keeps his eyes closed. A saffron-robed attendant with a rudraksha mala and orange cloth stands behind, watching. The figure at right has distinctive ceremonial cues (hair bun, gold necklace, saffron shawl) consistent with the a person label; the event is blessing darshan. Photo credit overlay reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2012-08-22 +1 copiesMay 28 20132013-05-28July 13 20152015-07-13A seated man in an orange turban, orange and gold robe and a beaded necklace raises his hand to touch the forehead of a bearded man in a white kurta with a red-and-gold shawl and a red lanyard. Behind them stands a golden deity murti before red drapes, and an orange-clad figure sits in the background with a brass tray of fruit nearby.2015-10-25