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A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange turban, red-orange robe, gold bangles and rudraksha beads blessing a bowed, white-haired elderly man in white with an orange shawl. The seated figure rests his right hand on the elder's head while holding a gold-tipped staff nearby. Behind them stand a man in red-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a kneeling man in cream dhoti. A brass oil lamp, a red cloth backdrop and a golden throne are visible, and a camera on a tripod is in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, gold necklaces and bangles on a throne, and rudraksha-adorned ceremonial dress.

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A photograph of a seated man in a maroon turban, bare-shouldered with gold armlets, bangles and a gold necklace over a brown beaded shawl, placing both hands on the head of an elderly bald man in white dress with an orange shawl who bows low in front of him. Behind them a standing attendant in maroon and white holds his hands together, a brass oil lamp stands on a stand, and a golden throne with a red cushion frames the scene against red drapery. A camera on a tripod is visible at the top. The seated man has long hair, a turban and ornate gold adornments, which is a compatible presentation for a person, shown here blessing a devotee in a ceremonial darshan setting. Three people are visible, plus a partly visible attendant.2016-07-10A photograph of a seated man in a red-maroon turban, long rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace and armbands, smiling with palms pressed together in namaste on a red cushioned seat beside a gold-carved throne. Before him an elderly bald man in white shirt and orange shawl bows low with his head near the floor, hands clasped. Behind them a man in white dhoti kneels, a brass oil lamp stands on the floor, a tall gold staff rests against the seat, and a red curtain forms the backdrop. A cameraman with a tripod is visible in the background, and two more people in red robes stand at left with hands folded.2016-07-10October 25 20152015-10-25A photograph of a seated figure in a deep maroon turban and saffron-orange shawl, wearing layered white and red-beaded garlands, gold bangles and a gold-handled staff, reaching out to bless the forehead of an older man in a white kurta who leans forward with palms raised. Behind them are ornate gold and pink floral decorations and other seated devotees, including a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a man in a maroon turban. The scene suggests a blessing exchange in a ritual hall.2015-10-14A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robes, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who is bowing forward. The throne behind is ornate gold with red velvet cushioning. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass lamp stand nearby, and a red curtain backdrop is visible. Several other figures in red and white attire are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces on a golden throne, while the man bowing is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 11 20152015-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 25 20152015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25October 11 20152015-10-11A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and draped orange and gold garment, with a red floral garland and beaded bracelets, places one hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white collared shirt with palms pressed together. Behind them a standing attendant in white with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl watches. Gold ornate throne panels and a red patterned carpet frame the scene, with a golden carved pillar at right and purple stage lighting. Captioned in the page as a Nithyananda Times daily feature, the seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji by a turban, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, though this is uncertain. The kneeling man receives a blessing.2015-07-21A seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe, with a red and turquoise flower garland and a gold necklace, places his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti with gold borders and a white head cloth. The devotee's hands are folded in anjali. Behind them, saffron-clad attendants stand near a metal bowl, and a golden ornate throne canopy and a gilded lion-like figure appear beside the seated man. Palm trees and an open-sided canopy frame the outdoor ceremonial setting. a person is the seated man, identified by the turban, saffron garments, rudraksha and ornate gold necklace and his role as the one giving blessing from the throne.2015-08-09A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red wrap with gold trim, wearing a rudraksha mala and a bangle, places a hand on the forehead of an older man who kneels before him with palms joined in anjali. The kneeling man wears a cream kurta and an orange scarf printed with script, and a wristwatch is visible. A golden ornate throne with carved panels stands behind the seated figure against a deep red drape. A photographer in white with a camera is partly visible at the right edge. The gesture resembles blessing or darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in turban, rudraksha mala and red-gold robes on an ornate throne matches the page's identification cues.2015-10-25