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A seated man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and gold ceremonial necklace sits on a golden throne decorated with marigold and red flower garlands under a white tent canopy. A young man in orange robes and a beaded necklace offers a silver tray of red apples toward him, while an elderly man in a red shawl kneels with folded hands at the side. Several devotees in orange and white stand and sit nearby, and a larger group is visible in the background. The caption label on the image reads Nithyananda Paramashivam archive text. Identity uncertain from appearance; the seated man is shown with a throne and ceremonial garlands, and the page names him, but the image does not establish it clearly.

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A festive outdoor event under a white tented canopy with red drapes and strings of marigold garlands. On the right, a seated man with swept-back dark hair, wearing a gold-yellow shawl over white dhoti and a long gold-bead necklace, sits on a golden throne heaped with yellow and red flower garlands and smiles while holding a fruit. Behind him a younger man in orange robes and a garland holds a basket of mangoes or apples. Nearby, several saffron-robed sannyasis and a bearded man in an orange turban kneel or stand, and a white-clad devotee with folded hands bends low before the seated figure. Other people in white and yellow clothes stand at the edges, and a small child is visible at the lower right of the throne. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair, a gold shawl and ornate gold necklaces on a golden throne, a compatible presentation, so this is.2010-01-01Outdoor event under a white tent with red valances and floral garlands. A man seated on a cream-draped throne with gold carved back and marigold garlands wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-bordered shawl and a mala, holding a mango and smiling. Standing beside him, a young man in saffron robes and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray of mangoes. Around them, saffron-robed sannyasis press palms together, including a white-bearded elder in a white head cloth and a turbaned sadhu. A woman in a yellow sari with folded hands kneels in the foreground. Decorative lights and a fan are visible overhead. a person candidate appearance cues are limited to ordinary white ritual dress and a throne, so identity is uncertain.2010-01-01A photograph under a white tent with red and pink draping at a ceremonial event. A man seated on a golden throne with floral garlands of yellow and red blooms, wearing a cream and gold dhoti-style garment and a gold-beaded necklace, smiles while holding a fruit. Before him, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas kneel or stand; one older bearded man in orange kneels and holds a mango-like fruit to his face. A tray of mangoes sits nearby, and a standing attendant in orange holds a plate of fruit. Onlookers in white and light clothing watch from behind, and a pedestal fan and speakers are visible at the edges.2010-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white and red tent canopy. A man seated on a gilded throne with a flower-garlanded backdrop wears a white dhoti with a gold-toned shawl and a long beaded mala; he holds a fruit in one hand. Several devotees in saffron-orange robes crouch and stand before him; one holds a silver tray of mangoes and apples. A cluster of white-clad devotees and onlookers fills the red-carpeted floor, with speakers and striped poles at the edges.2010-01-01A photograph taken under a white tent with red and pink draping at an outdoor gathering. A man seated on a golden throne, wearing a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and gold necklaces, is being offered fruit by a standing devotee in orange robes. A tray of red apples sits on a table beside him, and the throne is decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Around them, several men and women in orange and white clothing stand and sit, including a bearded man in an orange turban and a man in a red shawl. Spectators fill the left foreground and background, and a long green-and-red carpet runs through the scene. Speakers and a light rig are mounted on the tent poles.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a white canopy, with a large golden throne backed by a bright garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. A seated man in a white dhoti with a golden border and a long garland of orange beads sits on a golden throne holding an apple, while smiling. A younger attendant in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside him holding a tray of apples. Another attendant in saffron stands at the right foreground holding apples, and a man in white with grey hair stands at left holding a wooden staff. Several other attendants and devotees in white and orange stand nearby, and a bowl of red apples sits beside the throne.2010-01-01A photograph taken under a white tent with red and gold trim, at an outdoor ashram event. A man with long dark hair, wearing a gold-bordered cream dhoti and shawl with a flower garland, sits on a golden throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and receives a basket of apples from a young man in orange robes and rudraksha mala who stands behind him. Another man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands to the side, and a devotee in white shirt presses palms together in anjali. Foreground figures include a woman with long light hair, a man in a white shirt with hands folded, and a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl. Speakers and a banner are visible in the background. a person status is unsure because the seated man's appearance has some candidate cues but they are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive event under a white tent with pink and red draping. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sits on a golden throne before a large golden deity murti decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers. He holds a red apple and accepts apples from an older man in white shirt and dhoti, who holds a red folder and a microphone. A young sannyasi in saffron robes with rudraksha beads stands beside the throne holding a silver tray of apples, and other people in white and orange clothing gather around, with apples being passed in the foreground.2010-01-01A photograph taken under a white tent with pink-draped edges and marigold and rose garlands. A long-haired man in white dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl sits on a golden throne decorated with flowers, holding a plate of fruit that a man in orange robes and a gold-toned necklace is offering him. Another man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands behind, and a bald man in orange robes stands at the right edge. Several people in white and orange garments stand around the throne, and a large gold framed backdrop with floral decoration fills the upper right. Speakers and red and yellow bunting are visible at left.2010-01-01A seated figure in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, wearing a gold necklace and long swept-back hair, is receiving offerings beneath a tent. A devotee in white with a rudraksha-style mala leans forward and extends a hand toward a silver tray piled with red apples, while a saffron-robed attendant holds a tray of apples nearby. Another saffron-clad man with a mala stands behind, and a woman in a red blouse sits with folded hands in front. Behind them, a golden throne is decorated with red, orange and white marigold garlands, and a crowd of people in white and saffron stands on a green floor under white and red draping.2010-01-01A photograph of a tented outdoor event with a crowd of devotees. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with bright marigold and red flower garlands, wearing a cream-and-gold dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace, and he is handing an apple to a person in front of him. Several men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas stand around him, one holding a silver tray of apples. Devotees in white and grey clothing reach forward, and a woman in a red top holds an apple. Stacks of red apples sit in the foreground, with a fan and speakers visible under the white tent canopy.2010-01-01A photograph of a festive event under a white tent with red and white draping. A man seated on a gold-and-cream throne wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold necklace, and bare shoulders, smiling and raising a hand. Before him, a man in saffron-orange robes offers a garland of white and red flowers, while another saffron-clad attendant holds a tray of fruit. Nearby, devotees in white clothes stand and kneel with folded hands, one woman in white holding an apple. A large gilded deity murti behind the throne is decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, and a bouquet of red flowers sits at the base. Speakers and stage lights are visible at left.2010-01-01