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September 21 2012

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A photograph of a stage event with a red and gold backdrop and a red velvet throne on a raised platform at right. A man in white kurta and white dhoti with arms raised stands centre-stage, with a small rudraksha mala at his neck. To the left, several monks in saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand smiling, one with hands folded. At far right, a man in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a multi-strand white beaded necklace stands smiling beside the throne. Flower arrangements of yellow, pink and purple blooms line the stage edge, and a white fan sits behind the monks.2012-09-21A stage event before a seated audience, with a large backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and Tamil and Sanskrit-style printed text reading a Paramahamsa Nithyananda name and a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam style heading. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange shawl, ornate gold-and-bead necklaces and a rudraksha mala, stands with palms pressed together in front of a red velvet throne with a tiger-print cloth and a flower arrangement. Around him, shaven-headed men in orange robes and white dhotis stand at the stage edge, and a man in white clothes stands at right beside an air cooler. Flower-decorated stage edging and a row of spectators and photographers fill the foreground. The throned figure has cues consistent with a person's appearance, though this is an appearance-based probable identification.2012-09-21March 01 20132013-03-01A central figure with long dark hair, a red bindi and a sandalwood-style forehead mark stands before a red velvet throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing saffron-orange robes, layered gold-toned beaded necklaces and a shawl draped over the shoulder, smiling with hands held at the sides. Flanking him on the left are two saffron-robed attendants, one in an orange wrap and one in a pink-orange garment. On the right, a man in white clothes with a white shawl and a bead necklace stands with palms joined. Behind them, a large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a man in an orange turban with a red forehead mark, and two pillars are decorated with bouquets of yellow, pink and white flowers. Lavender and yellow blooms line the stage edge. A Swamiji (probable) candidate is present in person, matching the central figure's long hair, saffron robes and ceremonial necklaces.2012-09-21May 14 20132013-05-14May 01 20122012-05-01December 29 20102010-12-29A man in orange saffron robes and a long orange-and-gold garland stands on a raised stage smiling and waving his right hand toward the crowd. Beside him stands an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, decorated with yellow, orange and white flower garlands, with a decorative parasol above it. Around him, women and men in white traditional dress with folded hands stand in a line, along with a woman in a pale blue top and a woman in a pink-and-brown outfit. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels stand on the stage, and gold-framed panels and small lamps decorate the backdrop. Four or more people are visible, with several more partly at the edges.2010-12-29A photograph of a man seated on a red throne with zebra-striped upholstery, smiling and gesturing with one hand, at a stage event. He wears saffron/orange robes, a red mala-style garland of beads with yellow flowers, layered gold necklaces, gold bangles, and a red forehead mark. Around him, several people in white shirts, orange robes and bare shoulders reach toward the stage; a bald man in orange robes with rudraksha beads stands at left and a woman in red clothing sits at right. A Tamil-script banner behind the stage shows partial lettering. a person is seated on the throne with ornate gold necklaces, a flower garland and saffron clothing; the throne and garlands alone do not confirm identity.2012-09-29September 07 20122012-09-07Photograph of a stage event with draped cream and maroon curtains and flower arrangements. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a large orange throne-like seat, smiling. Beside him a man in a white shirt and white trousers gestures with an open hand while speaking. Another figure in orange robes stands at left. Two women in white saris with yellow borders kneel or stand at right, one in a light blue blouse. A small cooler unit and a wooden stool sit on the stage. Probable Swamiji is the central figure seated on the throne, identified by his long hair and saffron robe and his seated position of honour.2010-02-14September 21 20122012-09-21