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A man seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) framed by a large garland of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. He wears a saffron-coloured turban with a red tilak on his forehead, a white cloth wrapped over his shoulder and body, multiple gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and gold bangles, and gestures with both hands while speaking. Behind him an orange banner shows Kannada script and the word "asara" in red letters, with a partial carved deity figure on the right and a gold armrest on each side. A printed credit line reads Sri Nithyananda and at the lower right

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October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-framed throne, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. He wears an orange sannyasi-style robe with a multicoloured striped turban and a long necklace of gold-toned beads, sitting cross-legged with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him an orange banner shows large Kannada script and the word Dasara. On the right, a golden deity murti with a crown is partly visible, and a water bottle and microphone sit on a side stand. The man's appearance with long hair, orange robes, mala and throne offers only partial cues, so the identity is uncertain; treat him as a seated presenter. One physical person is present.2010-10-12A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland of yellow, red, purple and pink flowers and green leaves. He wears a beige turban with a red bindi, a white dhoti-style cloth, multiple gold beaded necklaces and a gold armlet, and holds his hands together in his lap. Behind him is an orange backdrop with partial lettering and a spiral motif. The throne is flanked by smaller gold-carved seats. Swamiji (probable): the man's turban, gold ceremonial necklaces and throne seating are the distinguishing cues for the Swamiji candidate.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved, arched backrest and red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in front of a bright orange backdrop with Kannada script and English text. He wears a light green wrap and sleeveless garment, a long beaded mala necklace, an armlet, and a red bindi on his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A microphone stand stands at the right edge of the stage, and a gilded deity murti is partly visible on the right.2010-10-10 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. He wears a multicoloured striped turban, a red bindi, and a long necklace of gold-toned beads, with bare feet. Behind him a large orange banner shows Kannada script and the word 'sara' of a larger event heading. Flanking the throne are gold carved armrests and a side throne.2010-10-12A seated man in a blue turban, blue dhoti-style wrap and a long beaded gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Red cushions line the seat. His hands rest folded in his lap, and a small red bindi marks his forehead. Behind him a red banner bears Kannada script and the word asara, with an image of a deity murti at the right edge. Gold side stands flank the throne. The photograph appears to show a satsang setting, with the seated figure presented as the central speaker.2010-10-15 +1 copiesA seated man in a golden ornate throne decorated with a thick garland of yellow, red, pink and purple flowers and green leaves sits centrally, speaking with one hand raised in a gesture. He wears a tan turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead, white dhoti-style draped cloth, and layered gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant. Behind him is an orange backdrop with large dark red lettering partially reading 'ara' and 'Celeb', and red-orange cursive decorations. The page indicates this is a Dasara event, and the chair is a ceremonial throne.2010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16A seated man in a golden ornate throne sits in meditation with eyes closed, wearing a multicoloured striped turban, a saffron-orange shawl and a long rudraksha mala. The throne is framed with yellow and red marigold garlands and green foliage, with gold armrest panels on either side. Behind him a large red banner reads Dasara and bears Kannada text, with a partial image of a deity at the right edge. A water bottle and microphone sit on a small stand at left. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of a turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala are present, so the figure is identified as a probable candidate in person.2010-10-12October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green flowers. He wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead, with his hands folded in his lap. A microphone stands in front of him. Behind the throne is an orange backdrop with large printed text and a partial figure of a deity. Gold carved panels flank the throne. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the central throne wearing saffron robes and a rudraksha mala.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA seated man in white ritual clothing sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, with green leaves. He wears a saffron-coloured turban with a red bindi, a white dhoti and shawl, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and gold bangles. His hands are folded in his lap and his feet are bare. Behind him is a bright orange backdrop with Kannada script reading Jagannmatheya Aradhane and the word Dasara in large letters, with a golden deity image partly visible at right. A gold umbrella hangs above the throne.2010-10-16 +1 copies