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November 25 2011

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A photograph of a seated man in an orange turban and orange robes, with a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads, smiling broadly on a large orange armchair at a public talk. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes and another man in orange sit partly visible, and at left an older man in white shirt and white trousers with glasses holds a small phone to his face. The background is a pale white draped backdrop.

A photograph of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi and an orange wrap, wearing a white jasmine garland and gold bangles, holding a wooden stringed instrument or carved object in both hands. Beside him at right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white forehead markings looks down at the object. Blurred figures stand in the background of a warmly lit hall. Visible appearance cues on the central figure include long swept-back hair, a turban, orange clothing and a garland, matching a probable Swamiji presentation.

2011-11-17 +1 copies

A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and ornate gold-toned bangles, extending one hand palm-down toward a kneeling man in a light blue collared shirt who presses his palms together in front of his chest with head bowed. The orange-clad figure's eyes are closed and he smiles gently; a red cushioned seat and a small red box with objects sit at the lower edge. A black draped curtain and a green foliage backdrop frame the scene. Appearance-based cues including the orange turban, flowing orange robes and beaded ornaments give a probable Swamiji (probable) as the seated teacher blessing a devotee in a darshan-like moment.

September 15 2011

A man in an orange turban and orange shawl stands in front of an ornate gold-toned backdrop with yellow flower garlands at upper right. He has long dark hair falling past his shoulders, a red tilak on his forehead, and wears gold ornamental necklaces over the orange cloth. He smiles and raises one arm toward the right edge of the frame. A partially visible person in white clothing stands at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, orange turban and shawl, and gold necklaces match the appearance of the Nithyananda Paramashivam candidate, shown in person.

A seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with a gold border and a long gold bead necklace of rudraksha-style beads sits on a red and gold throne, with a gold kalasha-like ornament at his hand. He has long dark hair and a vibhuti or kumkum mark on the forehead. Beside him, a man in a white shirt with a gold bracelet stands with palms pressed together in a gesture of respect, bowing toward him. Behind the throne are garlands of flowers and a carved stone temple-style pillar, with a brass oil lamp burning at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments, which match the page's Swamiji reference, though this is an appearance-based label.

December 25 2011

A photograph of a seated man in orange robes on a silver-framed chair at an outdoor event. He wears an orange turban, a dark red bindi on his forehead, and a long necklace of dark rudraksha beads over an orange sleeveless garment with the hands folded in his lap. Beside him on the left, an older man in a white shirt, dark vest and a green, yellow and red shawl sits watching. To the right, a shaven-headed man in orange robes sits near a tall brass lamp decorated with orange and white flowers. Behind them a man in a white shirt stands beside a large backdrop painted with a red temple and palm trees. The seated central figure is an appearance-based a person candidate with turban, rudraksha mala and saffron robes, present in person.

December 11 2011

2011-12-11 +1 copies

A photograph of a satsang setting in which a bare-chested man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead band with red bindi, layered rudraksha malas and a gold pendant sits on a red cushion, smiling and gesturing with an open hand toward a young man in a white t-shirt with curly hair and a rudraksha mala, who sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a statue of a saint in orange robes with a orange turban and yellow-and-red garlands sits on a gold and red throne. A person with a shaved head in orange robes is partly visible at the lower left.

A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a multicoloured flower garland receiving a small wrapped gift from a woman in a white top who kneels before him. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a bare-shouldered orange garment and a red-and-white floral garland, and sits on a gold-ornate throne with cushions. Behind him stand two men in orange: one with a shaved head and orange cloth, wearing a gold necklace, and another with long hair and a gold pendant. Flower garlands in red and orange drape the backdrop, and a gold-framed panel decorates the wall. A small child's hand is visible near the woman. Presentation of gifts before a throne suggests a darshan or prasad offering; the seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ceremonial gold ornaments.