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A photograph of a seated figure in an ornate cream upholstered armchair on a stage. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron turban, an orange robe with maroon edging, and a dark rudraksha mala, and is barefoot with long dark hair. An elderly man in a white knitted cap and beige kurta kneels beside the chair, bowing and holding the seated figure's arm. Behind them a man in white kurta with a flower garland stands at left. The stage has potted palms, white and yellow chrysanthemum arrangements, a white draped table at left, and a framed portrait at top right with a partly legible title. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange with a rudraksha mala and turban; the appearance cues are present but the identity is inferred from the page.

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A photograph of a devotional event on a stage with a cream-upholstered wooden armchair draped in orange cloth. A seated figure in an orange robe with an orange turban and long hair, hands in anjali, smiles while an older man in a white kurta and cream topi bends low to touch the bare feet of the seated figure. Behind them a standing man in white kurta with a saffron-striped shawl holds a microphone. Potted palms, yellow and white chrysanthemums and pink roses decorate the stage, and a framed portrait on the back wall shows a bearded figure in a white turban. The figure in orange is the one with the orange turban and robe; the portrait is a printed image.2005-09-06A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with gold-tipped armrests and gold-embroidered cushions, holding a small white cup. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and a rudraksha-style necklace is visible. Before him a man in pale pink-beige clothes and a white head cloth bows low, touching the seated figure's feet in reverence. Behind them stands a man in white kurta with a light garland. The stage is decorated with potted palms, pink roses, yellow chrysanthemums and white flowers in vases. A large framed portrait of a turbaned figure hangs at upper right beside the word Bhagavad Gita in red lettering. a person cues: long hair, saffron robe and turban, rudraksha necklace, seated on a throne. Seated figure's identity is an appearance-based candidate only.2005-09-06A photograph of a public event in a hall with a light curtain backdrop and tall green palms. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban with maroon trim, a long rudraksha mala and a bare chest sits in a red-and-gold armchair, smiling and extending an object to a kneeling elderly man in white kurta and a patterned orange-brown cap. The kneeling man bows barefoot on the floor and receives the item with both hands. Vases of yellow chrysanthemums and pink flowers are arranged nearby. Behind them stand two men, one in a white striped kurta and one in a dark shirt, and a framed painting of a battle scene hangs beside a wooden stand. Two framed portraits are on the wall.2005-09-05A photograph taken on a stage at a satsang hall with a white tablecloth table in the foreground. A man in an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits smiling in a cream upholstered chair with carved red wooden arms, with a palm plant and a vase of purple and yellow flowers beside him. Another man in a cream kurta kneels before him with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border stands beside a wooden cabinet and a framed painting of a deity. A photo portrait of a face is mounted on the wall at upper right.2005-09-04A photograph from a satsang hall with a stage set. A man in an orange saffron turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala sits in a cream upholstered chair with carved wooden armrests, smiling and holding papers. In front of him a man in a light green shirt and khaki trousers kneels barefoot on the floor, bowing his forehead to the ground near a white-draped table holding a silver tray and a glass. Behind them stand pink roses and wildflowers in a vase and a potted palm. At left a man in white dhoti and shirt with a gold-bordered shawl stands beside a framed painting of a chariot scene with horses. A fan and a standing figure in white appear in the background.2005-09-04A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, on a gold-and-red armchair on a stage. A kneeling man in a beige vest and white kurta reaches toward the seated figure's hands, while a standing man in a white kurta and cream trousers stands at left near a painting. Yellow and green flower arrangements and palm fronds decorate the stage, with a white-draped table at lower left. The seated figure's appearance matches the orange-robed, turban-wearing presentation with rudraksha mala and long hair described for the page's subject, so this is a probable in-person Swamiji (probable) figure receiving a devotee. A hanging portrait is visible at upper right.2005-09-05Indoor photo of a seated discourse on a stage decorated with potted flowers and palm fronds. A person in an orange-saffron robe with a matching orange turban sits in a gold-and-red wooden armchair, holding a small white object in folded hands. Kneeling on the floor before him is a man in a white shirt and beige trousers with a red book beside him. Behind, a man in white kurta stands near a wooden lectern, and a woman in pale green stands at the left edge. A small table with a white cloth holds a glass and a can.2005-09-05A stage event with a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a matching orange turban, long dark hair and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, seated in a gold-and-red armchair with carved wooden armrests. A man in a brown shirt and grey jeans kneels barefoot on the floor facing him, holding a small object. Behind them, a man in a white kurta and another in white with a saffron-bordered shawl stand near a table with flower arrangements in tall glass vases. A woman in a green sari-style outfit stands at the far left, and a painting of a deity scene in a gilded frame sits on a wooden cabinet. Fresh yellow and pink flowers and potted palms decorate the stage, with a blue curtain and a framed portrait on the right wall.2005-09-05A photograph of a satsang stage with a man seated on an ornate cream-and-gold chair with carved wooden armrests, wearing an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, smiling broadly. A woman in an orange patterned sari bows low at his feet while a man in a light blue floral shirt and khaki trousers leans forward beside them. A white-draped table holds a silver tray and a steel water vessel. Behind them stand pink roses, a palm plant, a brass oil lamp and a tall flower arrangement, with a framed painting of a horse-drawn chariot on the left and a portrait on the wall above, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the upper right print.2005-09-04A photograph of an indoor event hall with a cream curtain and potted palms. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban and a wooden rudraksha-style mala sits in a cushioned gold-trimmed armchair, smiling and receiving something from a kneeling man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white trousers. Vases of yellow and pink flowers stand beside the chair and on a white-draped table. Behind them a standing man in a white kurta and a woman in a patterned sari stand near a blue curtain, and a framed picture of a robed figure hangs on the wall. The seated person is a probable Swamiji by the saffron robe, turban and mala cues shown in the scene.2005-09-05Indoor event photo in a hall with palm fronds, flower arrangements and a white-draped table. A figure in orange robes with an orange turban sits on a cream and red upholstered armchair, barefoot, with a long rudraksha-style mala visible at the neck, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a light checked shirt and maroon trousers who holds his palms together before a small brass vessel on a white-clothed table. Standing at left is a man in a yellow plaid shirt with a black belt and blue trousers, and another person in white garments stands behind. Framed artwork hangs on the wall and vases of yellow and pink flowers sit near the chair. The seated figure resembles Swamiji (probable) by orange robes, turban and long hair, though this is an appearance-based label only.2005-09-05A seated man in an orange-brown turban, orange-gold shawl and a garland of red, pink and white flowers reaches out to rest his hand on the head of a kneeling man in white kurta. Behind them stands a person in white with a name badge and a second person in white clapping. A silver tray of pink petals sits in the foreground, and an ornate brass lamp rests on a table at right. The seated figure has long dark hair and wears a rudraksha-style necklace visible on the standing man. The setting is a hotel meeting room with patterned carpet and a green curtain. The scene appears to be a blessing or greeting with petals.