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A photograph of a seated sannyasi on a red-draped stage in front of a white and gold canopy, wearing an orange robe and orange shawl over a red undershirt, with a rudraksha mala visible. A young boy in a plaid shirt and dark trousers bows and touches the seated man's feet while two attendants in orange and an older man in white kurta hover nearby. Women in white saris with yellow borders stand at the right, and a backdrop of marigold garlands frames the stage. A printed banner reads Paramahamsa Nithya, and the a person cues are the orange robe, shawl and rudraksha mala on the seated figure, who is receiving the boy's blessing.

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September 11 20092009-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event with a large ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers and white jasmine strands. A person in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair, a gold-coloured beaded necklace and a crown-like headpiece sits on the throne and raises a hand in blessing toward a young boy in a blue checked shirt and dark trousers standing at the step. Nearby, a bearded man in saffron robes stands with hands folded, and a man in white dhoti and shirt bows with palms joined. A woman in a white sari with orange and gold border stands to the right beside a boy in an orange shirt, and an older woman in a white sari with orange border stands at the far right. Several men in white ritual clothes stand at the left edge.2008-12-23A photograph of a stage event with a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl over a red sleeveless top, with a horizontal tilak mark on his forehead and hair tied back. He sits on a cushioned seat with a silver-gold draped canopy behind him, leans forward and rests a hand on a small boy in a plaid shirt who bends toward him. A man in a white kurta with a red-beaded mala stands behind, and a woman in a white sari with dark stripes is at left. Yellow marigold garlands hang along the backdrop. The seated man shows appearance cues of the a person, though his identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Visible people: about four.2009-09-11A photograph of a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a red cushioned seat and gilded carved armrests, set against a gold leaf tree backdrop. The central seated figure wears a sleeveless orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and has long swept-back dark hair; a person candidate, with long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha beads as cues. Around him, a young man in an orange robe and white shirt kneels and sits on the red-draped platform, and a man in white and orange shawl stands behind placing his hand on a seated boy in a striped shirt whose head is bowed. Other devotees stand behind in white and pastel clothes, and a woman in white at right holds a shawl near flowers on the platform.2009-01-03August 31 20092009-08-31A photograph of a devotional darshan scene in an ornate golden hall. A long-haired figure seated on a gold-and-cream throne wears a saffron-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland and a gold chain; the appearance cues are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklace), so this is a probable Swamiji candidate present in person. He leans forward to touch the hand of a young boy in a white shirt and grey trousers, who stands before the throne. Around them women in white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, a woman with a hair braid, and people in yellow and orange garments wait or assist. Green foliage, orange and pink flowers, and a red floral bunch decorate the golden backdrop and throne.2009-12-24July 17 20092009-07-17Photograph of a devotional darshan on a stage decorated with orange marigold garlands and a gold-framed throne draped with marigolds. A woman in a red blouse and orange sari leans forward from the throne to touch the shoulder of a kneeling man in white clothes, who looks up smiling. A young boy in a yellow shirt stands beside them, and a woman in a white sari with red border watches. On the left, an older woman in a red blouse and a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha-style mala stand near a young man in saffron orange robes. A man in a red-and-white striped shirt is at the far right. The scene is a devotee receiving blessing on stage.2009-02-14September 11 20092009-09-11September 13 20092009-09-13 +1 copiesJune 13 20102010-06-13February 15 20092009-02-15