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Outdoor ceremony on a golden throne with a large floral backdrop of red, orange, yellow and white marigold garlands arranged in heart-like arches. A seated man in orange-red robes, a red and gold garland, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold necklaces sits with palms pressed together in namaskar and a slight smile. Before him, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple and gold shawl and a pink headcloth pours water from a small vessel over the seated man's hands, while yellow flowers lie on the cushion. Golden lion figures flank the throne, with gold-handled tridents, a gold parasol and a standing fan behind.2015-07-17A ceremonial stage scene with a deep red velvet drape behind. On the left, a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a large flower-garlanded backrest wears a gold crown, orange-brown silk dhoti, red-beaded mala and gold necklaces, holding a staff. Two standing priests in white and orange-gold silk attend; the central one wears an orange shawl and gestures with his hand. On the right, a deity murti seated on a gold palanquin-style seat with a gold canopy is draped in red, white and yellow flower garlands and holds a sword. Brass puja vessels, oil lamps, fruit and flowers sit in front.2015-04-28A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair piled high, bare-chested beneath a red-orange shawl, wearing a large red and yellow flower garland with white flowers, and white markings on his forehead and arms. He sits on a red tiger-striped cushion beside a gilded lion figure, with a golden throne behind him. A standing attendant in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala with gold bead necklace rests a hand near the lion. A black pot holds floral offerings at right, and a pink draped backdrop and yellow fabric stand behind. a person: the seated man's long swept-back hair, red-orange shawl and flower garland are the cues for the appearance-based candidate, presented in a throne setting.2016-01-03A photo on a stage with a red carpet at a Nithyananda event. A man in an orange turban, saffron-orange robe with gold trim, and a long multicolour flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and holds up a framed certificate, smiling. Beside him a man in a pink shirt and grey trousers stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Another man in saffron-orange garments kneels at a tray of mangoes and fruit. Behind them is a large painted backdrop of a tree and a gold-decorated deity murti. Visible appearance cues on the seated figure (orange turban, saffron robes, flower garland) are distinctive, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate.2015-07-26August 22 20152015-08-22November 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a red and white garland around the neck and flowers at the feet, holding a handheld microphone near the face. Behind the throne stands a gold-framed shrine with red drapery and a deity murti adorned with garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps and kalasha-like brass vessels. Orange curtains hang at the right side, and a red carpet covers the floor in front of a stone temple-style pavilion with carved pillars and greenery beyond. The setting suggests a paadapuja-style ceremony seated before a shrine, with the figure appearing to speak to the gathering. A leopard-print shawl is draped over the shoulders.2010-10-05A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cushion, set against a painted backdrop of colourful deity figures holding weapons. The seated person wears an orange-brown cloth draped over one shoulder, with long dark hair, a tilak mark on the forehead, layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles and an armlet. They hold a silver trident, a ceremonial staff with a trident-like top. A microphone stands to the left. The setting resembles a satsang stage. Appearance cues fit a person presentation: long swept hair, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha-style malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on a throne as the speaker.2013-02-04 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with carved lion and mythical creature armrests and a cobra-hooded backrest. He wears a long gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, holds a small red cushion on his lap, and gestures with one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. The seat is draped with a tiger-striped cloth and red velvet, set against a deep red curtain. Probable Swamiji cues: long dark hair falling behind, orange turban, saffron clothing and gold necklaces, seated in a discourse on a throne.2016-01-22October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesAugust 06 20172017-08-06 +1 copiesNovember 12 20152015-11-12 +2 copies