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A group photograph in front of a backdrop of a large banyan tree with a painted deity image, deity murti framed by red, yellow and orange marigold garlands. Seated in the centre on a white-draped chair is a young person in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style red garland, right hand raised in blessing. Standing around them are four men in white shirts and white dhotis, one holding a brass oil lamp at left, and two women in saffron-and-green and yellow saris, plus a small boy in a checked shirt at right. Brass lamps with lit wicks, marigold petals on the floor, and a tray of apples and bananas are in front.

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A group photo at a house visit set against a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree and a deity murti with floral garlands. A seated figure in the centre wears an orange robe, a long flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, raising one hand in greeting while seated on a white cushioned seat with a white cloth below. Around him stand five men in white shirts and white dhotis, one with a shaved head, and two women: one in a green sari and one in an orange and yellow sari. A small boy in a checked shirt stands at the right. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at both sides, and the floor is covered with orange marigold petals and a patterned rug. Fruit is placed at the lower right.2010-02-18A family group photograph in a home interior with white walls and a glass-fronted display cabinet. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland sits centrally on a white-cushioned chair with a red wooden frame, barefoot on a white footstool, his right hand raised in blessing. Around him stand eight family members: an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt at left, a woman in orange printed sari, a man in white shirt, women in orange, grey-and-beige and cream saris, a man in white shirt at right, and a young girl in a red skirt and grey top in front. A framed photo of a child hangs on the wall, and a framed deity image appears at upper left with a fruit tray at the lower left. The orange-robed man is seated in the house-visit setting and is a candidate a person, based on the saffron robe, garland and central seated position. Seven other people stand in the family group.2010-02-17A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on a yellow armchair, wearing a white flower garland with multicoloured accents, raising a hand in greeting on a red patterned carpet. A framed portrait labelled with the printed caption "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs on the wall behind, showing a figure in orange with a rudraksha mala, also garlanded with flowers. A woman in a red sari stands at left beside a table holding a red tray with fruit and flowers. At right, a man in white shirt and dhoti stands beside a woman in white saree with gold border, a young boy in white shirt, and a woman in orange and white attire. The seated figure is barefoot, with a floral garland placed on the carpet in front.2010-02-15A group photograph of about fifteen people posed around a central seated figure on an ornate throne draped with white flower garlands and a canopy. The central seated person wears an orange-saffron garment with a white garland, and raises one hand in blessing. Standing and kneeling around them are men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white and cream saris, several wearing rudraksha-style malas and name badges. A small child in red stands at the front right. In front of the throne is a red patterned cloth holding a silver vessel, brass lamps, a bowl of fruit and an orange. A large portrait backdrop and floral garlands decorate the room.2006-12-27A posed group photograph in a bright room decorated with pink and orange flower arrangements and fruit on a side table. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and red flower garland and rests bare feet on a low white stool; this seated figure has long dark hair and raises one hand in greeting. Standing around them are four people: a boy in a white shirt and tan trousers with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a cream sari with a floral print and a brown rudraksha mala, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, and a young man in a yellow embroidered shirt and tan trousers with a rudraksha mala. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha-style cues in the group setting, with the role of central seated guest.2010-02-15December 27 20062006-12-27A group photo in a plain room with cream walls and a red patterned rug. A seated figure in orange robes with a long white flower garland sits on a yellow armchair, raising one hand in a blessing wave, with bare feet resting on a flower-decorated cushion. On the wall behind is a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, draped in a garland of yellow, purple and pink flowers. A woman in a red sari stands at left with hands folded. At right stands a woman in an orange top and white patterned salwar with a mala, hands clasped. Between them, a man in a white shirt with a dark mala and a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari stand beside a small boy in white shirt and dark trousers. A low table at left holds a tray of pink flowers and a brass lamp; a red box with offerings sits beside the chair.2010-02-15A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion and a floral garland-decorated backrest stands at the centre, wearing an orange robe with gold trim, a long white flower garland with red tassels, and long swept-back dark hair, raising one hand in greeting. Six people in white dhotis and shirts stand on either side of the throne, several wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and name badges; one woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at right. A red and cream patterned carpet covers the floor, with a silver vessel, a bowl of fruit and small offerings in front of the throne. The background shows a draped curtain and garlands. The figure in the orange robe has long hair and an orange robe with a flower garland, consistent with a person presence; the claim cannot be fully confirmed.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A group portrait indoors in a room with white walls and a tiger-striped throne-style seat. A man with shaved head and orange ochre robes, wearing a long gold-beaded necklace and a shawl, sits centrally on the striped seat, palms together in greeting. Around him, nine people stand or kneel in saffron, pink, white and red saris and shirts, some with visitor badges and folded hands. A small shrine with a framed image sits behind, with hanging orange ritual items, brass lamps and garlands of flowers at the lower right. The central figure's appearance with orange robes, shaved head and gold beads matches the page's a person reference, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-06-09A group photograph in a home interior with a red-cushioned seat. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe wears a long multicoloured flower garland with red flowers and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. Behind the seat hangs a patterned curtain and a wooden door with a beaded decoration. Around the seated figure stand seven people in white traditional clothing: men in white shirts and dhotis, women in white sarees with gold borders, and two small children in white. One man wears a rudraksha mala and a pendant, and a woman wears a red bindi. A man in a light blue shirt and glasses stands at the back.2010-01-19A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne decorated with red and white flowers, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red-and-white tilak. Several men and a woman in white clothes stand around the throne; a man in a white shirt and dhoti holds a small item and another attends nearby, while a man in orange robes stands at the right edge. Flower arrangements in pink and purple sit at the front, and a large orange-red floral backdrop fills the background. a person on the throne, appearance-based label only: the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate seat are the qualifying cues.2009-08-06