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Photograph of a seated young man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a pink flower, wearing a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala. An older bespectacled man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends over to tie or adjust something at the seated man's wrist, while a hand with a wristwatch holds papers at the right edge. Behind them a large backdrop portrait shows a close-up of a smiling face and raised hands, with a floral arrangement of orange, red and yellow flowers and palm fronds on the left, and white cloth draped over the seat.

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A photograph of an indoor room with green curtains and patterned carpet. A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, draped with a garland of red, pink and white flowers and rudraksha beads, extends his hand in blessing toward a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers with his hands pressed together in namaste. A third man in white with glasses stands behind them. Rose petals lie on the white cushions. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" appears on a wooden stand, and a brass oil lamp sits on the right. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji wearing a turban and garland, with a rudraksha mala.April 01 20122012-04-01A photograph of a seated young man in an orange saffron-coloured cloth and a matching orange turban, smiling, with a rudraksha mala visible at his chest. Two men in front of him place long white and red garlands around his neck: the man on the left in a grey short-sleeved shirt with a red-tipped pen in his pocket, and the older man on the right in a blue striped shirt and wristwatch. Pink wall behind, with a camera partly visible at the left edge. a person candidate cues are present but identity is uncertain, so the seated figure is described by role as the garlanded man.January 04 2004 - Mass Living ENlightenment initiation in Coimbatore2004-01-04A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long garland of white jasmine, pink flowers and green leaves, reading a small printed sheet held in both hands. A bald older man in a white shirt and spectacles leans in and rests his hand on the seated figure's head in blessing. Behind them hang gold-striped curtains and a white draped backdrop, with a hanging floral decoration at upper left. A bangled wrist is visible at the right edge. The seated figure has long swept-back black hair and a small forehead mark, consistent with the appearance of the a person candidate named on the page, though the identification is uncertain.2010-01-10A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a red and gold shawl, wearing a white and red flower garland and rudraksha mala, hands folded in greeting. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward with folded hands before the seated figure. Behind them a standing man in white holds a cream-coloured shawl, and a man stands at the back left with his hand raised. The seat is draped in white cloth with red cushions, flanked by orange and yellow flower arrangements and green palm fronds on a blue carpet, with a backdrop showing a large face portrait. Petals lie on the floor in front. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha mala and turban cues, consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji as present, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2004-01-04A photograph of an indoor gathering where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white and red flower garland and long dark hair, receives a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and glasses who clasps his hands in greeting. Other men in white stand around, one at left holding a small blue booklet. A window with a geometric grille and potted plants are behind. The seated figure matches the page's a person reference only loosely on appearance, so identity is uncertain; the setting appears to be a hall during a public event. Three to four physical people are visible.2004-01-04July 26 20042004-07-26January 04 2004 - Mass Living ENlightenment initiation in Coimbatore2004-01-04A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and ornate gold headpiece sits smiling in a brown leather chair, wearing a long pink and white flower garland with rudraksha beads and a rudraksha mala across his chest. A man in a white kurta kneels before him, reaching out a hand in respect. Behind them, a man with orange-marked forehead and a saffron shawl stands, and a man in a white kurta holds a mala. A backdrop shows a stylised red and orange cityscape. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the chair with a turban, ornate headpiece, rudraksha mala and flower garland, receiving a devotee.2014-05-18A seated man in an orange turban, orange shawl with gold border, and a red and white garland of flowers with black rudraksha beads smiles while a man in a white shirt sits in front of him with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them stands a backdrop of red fairy lights, yellow marigold strands and white and red flowers, with a silver ceremonial staff at left and a striped throne cushion at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange turban, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and gold necklace matches the page's claim and the throne setting.2012-03-30A seated figure in a red-orange turban, ornate gold beaded necklace and orange-gold garment is holding out a pink cloth to a standing man in white shirt and white dhoti, wearing glasses, a red-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. A second woman in white with an orange shawl and lanyard stands behind, with a brass oil lamp and a gold-and-brown decorated altar table in the background, and a fan on the floor. The turbaned figure shows a person cues: ornate gold necklace and orange-gold attire with a turban; the exchange is an appearance-based candidate with unsure certainty.2015-09-11 +1 copies