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November 21 2011

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A photograph of a darshan moment indoors. A figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a long gold-beaded necklace and gold bangles stands smiling while placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with glasses, who bows with palms pressed together. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by the swept orange turban, ornate gold beaded necklace and saffron robe, giving blessing to devotee. Nearby, a man in an orange shirt stands at left with hands folded, and a monastic in orange robes holds a tray with fruit and a rudraksha mala on the right, while a man in white stands at the far right edge. Several other devotees in light clothing stand behind, with metal railings in the background.2011-11-21November 21 20112011-11-21A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A smiling man in a bright orange turban, orange robes and a layered silver-beaded necklace stands at centre, blessing a devotee by touching the top of his head with his right hand; a bangle is visible on his wrist. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a red tray with offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a tray of food. Along the left, several devotees in white and light-coloured shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a young man in teal kneels with hands folded. An orange and red decorated arch frames the background, with a purple logo in the top-left corner.2011-12-25November 25 20112011-11-25December 25 20112011-12-25Indoor photo of a figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban and long rudraksha bead necklaces raising one hand in blessing toward a line of people with palms pressed together. Beside him, a shaven-headed man in orange holds a red tray with a box and fruit, and another man in white dhoti-style clothing stands at right holding a tray with mangoes. Spectators at left wear dark brown, cream and blue shirts and a black cap, and a few stand behind a metal stanchion.2011-11-21December 11 20112011-12-11November 21 20112011-11-21Photograph inside a hall at a satsang or darshan. A figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban, multiple gold necklaces and gold bangles stands smiling while placing a hand on the head of a young man with dark hair who bows with palms pressed together. Behind him another person in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala stands, and a bald attendant in orange holds an offering box with a red tray of fruit and garlands. At the right, a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti with gold border holds a tray of apples and sweets. Several devotees in white and light shirts stand with hands folded, and a photographer with a camera is visible. A projection screen and draped backdrop appear behind. The appearance-based label a person applies to the saffron-turbaned figure, who is giving blessing with the hand on the devotee's head.2011-11-21A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall. A man in a bright orange turban and orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with gold bangles on his arms, touches the forehead of a devotee with his raised hand while another devotee in white and orange holds a red box and tray nearby. Devotees in white and pale clothes stand behind a metal barrier with palms pressed together. Behind them a backdrop shows a painted portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in orange tones. Ceiling lights and a stage curtain frame the scene. a person candidate by appearance: the turban-wearing orange-clad man giving blessings is a probable match to the page's a person cues.2011-11-25December 24 20112011-12-24A smiling man in an orange turban with a blue-and-yellow pompom and an orange shawl raises one hand in blessing toward a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis who have their palms pressed together in greeting. A bald man in orange robes stands at the right edge, and a red bindi and beaded bracelets are visible on the figure in orange. Swamiji (probable): the central figure in orange turban and shawl with a red bindi, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold necklaces, giving darshan to devotees at a satsang hall with purple drapery in the background.2011-10-17