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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering inside a red-draped tent with a gilded carved throne-like structure at right. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a rust-coloured turban, a thick gold beaded necklace and gold armbands leans forward to receive a fruit from a woman in a white sari with a brown shawl and rudraksha mala. A bald man in orange dhoti with a yellow tilak and a long staff stands behind. Standing devotees include a woman in pink, a young man in a blue shirt bending forward, and an older man in white kneeling in front. Several other people are partly visible at the edges.

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October 25 20152015-10-25August 07th 20152015-08-07A seated figure in a red-orange turban and an orange-and-gold wrap, wearing a yellow flower garland and a bare-shouldered look with a sandalwood mark, sits on a gold-carved throne against a red tent backdrop, extending a hand to receive an offering. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward, holding out a small orange fruit, while a young boy in a yellow outfit kneels beside him. Several women in saris, one in green and one in orange, stand in the background. This appears to be a darshan moment where devotees offer fruit to the seated figure; the seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban, garland, orange wrap and throne cues.2015-10-25A photograph of a ritual darshan inside a red-draped hall with gold ceremonial lamps. A seated figure in orange-red robes and a red turban, wearing a yellow flower garland, extends a fruit toward a kneeling man in a white kurta and dark-rimmed glasses who is cutting a fruit on a tray of offerings. Behind them a line of devotees stands, including a woman in a white sari with a red shawl and rudraksha-style beads, a woman in a yellow patterned sari, and a man in a light blue shirt. A shaved-headed priest in saffron and gold-bordered cloth with tripundra marks stands at left, and another in red robes with vibhuti marks stands at right. Gold staffs and a tall gold lamp stand in the background. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so the a person field is unsure.2015-10-25A seated figure with a shaved head? No: a figure with long dark hair wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a gold bangle and a maroon-and-gold draped garment places one raised hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The recipient stands with palms together at his waist while the officiant holds a folded paper in the other hand. Behind them stand women in white and orange clothing and gold-embroidered draperies, with a golden ornamental panel at left. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan ritual inside a temple setting.2015-10-24August 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copiesIndoor photograph of a ceremonial darshan in a red-draped hall with ornate gold carved throne and gold-tasselled chandelier. A seated figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, white floral garland and gold-and-orange robes, seated on a golden throne. Beside him a bald man in orange robes, rudraksha mala and tripundra marks sits cross-legged, with a white cloth on his lap. A man in a red-and-white striped sweater and lanyard bows forward toward the seated figures, while a line of devotees in colourful clothes waits behind, including a woman in a yellow top with rudraksha beads and a older man in white. A gold staff stands near the throne. Attribution: a visible caption reads Nithyananda Paramashivam, not the seated figure. Probable Swamiji is present on the throne, with the turban, garland and saffron-orange robes as cues.2015-10-25A seated figure in a red-orange robe with an ornate gold necklace and gold bangles and armlet places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, a blessing gesture in a red-carpeted hall. Behind them a standing woman in white with a rudraksha-style necklace watches, and a woman in white with an orange shawl stands nearby, with a child in white on the right. A gold-tipped ceremonial staff stands beside the throne and a gold-edged tray or plate rests in the foreground.2014-07-24 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a rust-red robe with a white floral garland, rudraksha malas across his chest and a white tilak on his forehead, leaning forward to touch the chin of a kneeling man in a white-and-green striped shirt. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, gold earrings, bare upper arms with rudraksha bands, and a leopard-print wrap, and is smiling. Behind them, a woman in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands smiling, and another woman in a lavender sari and gold bangles watches. Red draped curtains form the backdrop. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure in the rust-red robe with rudraksha malas and long swept-back hair; the kneeling man is a devotee receiving blessing.2014-04-27A photograph of a ritual blessing in a richly decorated hall. A figure in a rust-red turban, bare-shouldered with an orange-gold cloth, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles, places his right palm on the forehead of an older bald man in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them stands a gilded throne-like backdrop with gold ornaments and a golden staff, and garlanded red and green fabric. Two more people in white clothing with orange shawls stand at the right, one holding papers. The turbaned figure is a person, identified by his distinctive turban, bare upper body and beaded necklaces, and is shown in person giving blessing.2015-10-24A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red upholstery, wearing a maroon head wrap with gold ornaments, a maroon top and a leopard-print lower garment. A long orange floral garland with green citrus fruits and rudraksha beads drapes over the shoulders, and the figure holds a red apple. A man in a white shirt bends forward with folded hands, receiving a touch from a silver trident held upright. Behind them a man photographs with a camera, a woman in white with a red bead necklace stands watching, and a woman in a green sari with a lanyard stands at right.2014-04-20April 30 20162016-04-30