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A smiling man sits on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved golden backrest and a black curtain behind it. He wears a pale pink turban, a red tilak on his forehead, a long multi-coloured embroidered kurta with sequined sleeves, and a garland of white, red and purple flowers. A heavy gold necklace with a pendant hangs on his chest, and a grey shawl drapes over one arm. Golden ritual vessels sit at the lower corners of the frame. The pale turban, long swept-back hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial throne match the page's a person cues, so this is a probable in-person appearance of a person, with the throne and seated honour consistent with the event.

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A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with elaborately carved golden back panels and armrests on a stage before a dark blue draped curtain. He wears a white turban, a lavender sequined long robe with blue-and-white striped lower wrap, and multicolored garlands of white, red, and purple flowers draped over his shoulders, with a gold necklace. He is barefoot on a red cushion and smiles while facing a microphone on a stand. Flower arrangements of yellow, red and pink blooms sit on the stage beside the throne. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include white turban, ornate garlanded clothing and ceremonial throne seating, presented as the speaker at a satsang.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved, elaborately decorated back against a dark drape. He wears a light cream turban, a pink and blue embroidered kurta with a gold-toned rudraksha-style mala and a white-and-red-and-purple flower garland. Marigold-style flowers and brass ritual vessels sit at the edges.2010-01-01A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with a large carved crown-topped backrest and lion-shaped armrests. He wears a pale pink turban with a small red bindi, a patterned pastel jacket with sequined embroidery, a white and red flower garland, and a heavy gold necklace. Flower arrangements in orange, pink and red sit at the sides, and a dark blue draped curtain forms the backdrop. A photographer with a flash is partly visible at the left edge. The figure's appearance and ornate throne-and-garland presentation are consistent with a person, seated in a ceremonial setting.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne on a stage before a dark blue curtain. He wears a white turban, a purple and blue patterned kurta with a lavender shawl, and a rudraksha-style mala with a ceremonial gold necklace. A white and multicolored flower garland hangs around his neck, and he has a red tilak mark on his forehead. He smiles and sits with his hands resting on the gold armrests. Flower arrangements in yellow, red and pink stand on either side of the throne, and a microphone stand is at right. The throne has carved lion-like supports and a red footstool. a person: the figure has a turban, a mala and a ceremonial necklace, and sits on a throne, which fits the page's reference to him at this event.2010-01-01A smiling man in a white turban with a small red bindi sits before a large ornate gold-embossed throne panel depicting deity figures. He wears a shimmering pink and blue embroidered brocade robe and a long garland of white flowers with red, green and purple accents, with a gold bead necklace. A microphone stand is at right against a dark curtain.2010-01-01A smiling man sits on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork backrest against a dark blue backdrop. He wears a pale pink-white turban with a small red bindi on his forehead, a long multicoloured embroidered robe in blue, purple and pink with sequined detailing, and a thick garland of white flowers edged with red, purple and green. A heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant hangs on his chest and a light grey shawl drapes over one arm of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the turban, long hair, ornate robe and gold necklace match the appearance cues, so this is a seated figure in an honoured, throne-seated presentation.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with elaborate carved gold backrest, set before a deep blue draped curtain. He wears a white turban, a lavender-pink embroidered sherwani-style robe with a navy sash, and a garland of white flowers with red and purple accents over a wooden bead necklace. His hands are clasped in his lap and he is smiling. A microphone stand stands beside the throne, a basket of orange and yellow flowers sits on a gold-trimmed table, and a lit oil lamp glows in the lower foreground. Swamiji (probable): long hair, turban, ornate robe and garland cues, seated on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a carved high back and gold relief panels, speaking into a microphone on a stand at a stage with dark blue drapes. He wears a white turban, a multicoloured embroidered long coat and a white and red floral garland, with a gold necklace visible at his chest. Yellow and red flower arrangements sit beside the throne, a silver vessel stands at the right edge, and a small monitor is on the left. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, white turban, ornate clothing and a garland. The photo is part of a discourse at a satsang event.2010-01-01A man stands on a red cushion on a raised gilded platform in front of an ornate golden throne with a gold canopy overhead. He wears a white turban, a lavender embroidered sherwani with sequined detailing, blue striped trousers, a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a gold bead necklace, and a long garland of white and multicoloured flowers with red roses. The gilded throne has lion-form armrests and cushioned seats, set against a black backdrop.2010-01-01A photograph of a single man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests and a tall golden backrest with a central medallion. He wears a white turban, a purple and lavender embroidered robe over a blue lower garment, a long white and red flower garland, and a gold necklace. He smiles with hands resting on the armrests, and a microphone stand stands beside him. Red and yellow flower arrangements flank the throne on a dark draped stage. A red cushion sits at the base of the throne.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a tall, carved back and lion-form armrests on a stage before a dark blue curtain. He wears a lavender-and-violet embroidered kurta over a purple lower garment, a pale lilac shawl, and a lavender turban. He has a gold ceremonial necklace and a long white and purple flower garland, and he smiles while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Vases of colourful flowers stand on gilded pedestals at either side. Swamiji (probable): long hair, turban, ornate gold necklace and garland, seated on a throne.2010-01-01A seated man in a cream-gold turban and an ornate gold-and-cream embroidered brocade sherwani with a gold collar necklace gestures with both hands while speaking, seated on a large gold throne-like peetha with carved gilt framing. Behind him stands a man in orange robes with rudraksha beads and a white forehead mark. Fresh flowers in orange and yellow frame the sides against white draped curtains. The printed caption on the image reads 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' and a copyright credit line appears at the lower right.