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A seated man in an orange-red robe and shawl, with long dark hair and a red bindi, sits cross-legged on a low wooden platform before an orange throne-like chair. Behind him a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in orange robes with a white flower garland, seated beneath a banyan-like tree with one hand raised. In the foreground a long white ritual mat has a lit oil lamp flame, with small cups and offerings set along its edges. The seated man holds a brass bowl of offerings in his lap, and a water bottle and steel tumbler sit nearby on the orange cloth. A microphone stand stands at the right. The scene is a ritual setting for a satsang or puja.

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A photograph of a seated priest in an orange-red shawl and matching dhoti at the front of a hall, sitting before an orange and black throne-style chair. Behind him a framed portrait shows a smiling figure in orange robes with a white flower garland, seated before a tree trunk and raising one hand. The priest, with long hair and a red forehead mark, holds a shallow metal bowl. In the foreground a lit oil lamp flame stands on a long white runner, flanked by rows of paper cups and leaf plates. A microphone stand and water bottles are at the sides. A visible photo credit is omitted.2010-10-12October 12 20102010-10-12A seated man in orange and red robes sits cross-legged on a low platform in front of an orange throne-style chair. Behind him hangs a framed printed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes with a white flower garland, seated before a banyan tree and raising one hand. The seated man holds a brass bowl in his lap and has a red tilak on his forehead. A long pale aisle runs toward the camera, lined on both sides with small leaf plates and cups, and a lit oil lamp flame burns in the foreground. A water bottle, a glass and a microphone stand sit beside the platform. Partly visible figures in orange sit at the edges. a person cues are the long hair and orange robes of the seated man, while the portrait shows a matching orange-robed figure.2010-10-12October 12 20102010-10-12October 12 20102010-10-12 +2 copiesA photograph inside a hall with maroon curtains and an ornate orange throne-like seat at the back. Above the throne hangs a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace, seated beneath a tree. In front, a woman in orange robes sits cross-legged on the floor holding a metal bowl, with her head bowed in a puja-like offering. Lines of devotees in white and orange clothing sit with palms pressed together on both sides of a central aisle, with small cups and leaf plates set out along the floor. A lit oil lamp stands in the foreground, with a small plate beside it. A fan and water bottles are visible near the stage.2010-10-12A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange shawl sits on an orange mat in a hall, holding a steel plate of green leaves or vegetables on his lap. Behind him, an orange upholstered throne-style chair with black carved arms stands on a white platform beside a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a man in orange with a rudraksha mala raising one hand under a tree. Two women in white saris with orange borders and a girl in white stand at right near offering baskets, a microphone stand, and a water bottle. The scene is a discourse setting with a blue-and-white patterned mat and a red curtain behind.2010-10-12October 12 20102010-10-12 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an orange cloth with a microphone stand beside him. Before him are two brass bowls, one with food and a steel tumbler. Behind him stands an orange upholstered throne with black carved armrests and a small orange footstool. To the left, a framed portrait of a man in white sits on a white-draped table beside a standing fan, with pink flowers placed at its base. Red curtains hang in the background. The man appears to be a sannyasi giving a talk, with a probable Swamiji cue of long hair and orange saffron clothing. Pink flowers and the printed portrait frame are visible, and a banner-style floor mat carries partial lettering.2010-09-17A photograph of a seated man in an orange robe with an orange shawl sitting cross-legged on a wooden platform on an orange carpeted stage. He has a red-orange mark on his forehead and is bending over a large silver bowl of food. To the right, two people in white dhotis sit on the floor with hands folded, one wearing a gold-coloured necklace. Behind them stands an ornate orange velvet throne with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure on the backrest, and a white cloth-covered chair with a framed photo and flower garland sits at left. A microphone stand, a fan, water bottles and a steel cup are visible on stage against dark red drapes. Four people are visible, all in the scene.2010-10-12A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and orange dhoti with gold border, a gold-bead necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, sits cross-legged on an orange cushioned seat on a stage. He holds a brass tray with green leaves in his hands. Behind him an orange armchair with black carved armrests sits beneath a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes making a blessing gesture. A microphone stand is at right, a golden ornate throne at left, and orange floor cloth covers the stage. Scattered petals lie on the floor.2010-11-12 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an orange-draped platform before a microphone stand, holding a brass tray with green leaves or fruit. He wears a long mala of large beads around his neck, a red bindi, and an orange shawl over his shoulder, with long dark hair. Behind him stands an orange armchair with black carved armrests, beneath a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure seated among tree roots and raising one hand in blessing. A golden ornate throne stands at the left edge, and a water bottle sits on the white side table. Scattered petals and a small metal vessel lie on the floor. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by long hair, saffron clothing and a bead mala in a satsang setting, seated in front of the framed portrait.2010-11-12