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A seated man in an ivory kurta and white dhoti with gold border sits in a cushioned wooden armchair with gold-tipped arms, a tiger-striped rug under his bare feet. He wears a long orange marigold garland and a red bindi, hands folded in his lap, eyes lowered and smiling. Behind him hangs a large sepia portrait of a turbaned man with a rudraksha mala, draped over black plastic sheeting. A tall walking staff leans beside the chair, with flower arrangements of pink roses, lilies and carnations at the sides, and a patterned fabric banner with elephant motifs hangs on the right. A steel flask and water bottle sit on the white cloth. The setting resembles a satsang seating area at an outdoor camp event.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a stage in a wood-panelled hall. A person in cream and gold ceremonial clothing with orange-yellow beaded garlands sits in a cushioned wooden armchair with gold trim, hands pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed. A tiger-skin rug lies on the white floor, with a wooden walking staff leaning against the chair. Behind them hangs a large sepia portrait of a man in a turban with a hand on his chest, flanked by black backdrop panels with colourful embroidered borders. Flower arrangements of red, pink and white blooms stand at the sides, with a flask and water bottle nearby and a small fan on the floor. Showing the portrait's subject as the main seated figure is an appearance-based candidate; the seated person's long hair, orange-beaded garlands and cream ceremonial clothing are visible cues, and their identity is uncertain.2006-04-01A seated man in an ornate cream and gold sherwani with a white dhoti-style lower garment sits in a gold-upholstered throne-like armchair with dark wood trim. He holds his palms together in anjali, eyes closed, with an orange rudraksha-style mala around his neck and a wooden walking staff leaning against the chair. Behind him a large dark backdrop shows a golden-toned portrait of a smiling man with a white head wrap and long hair. A colourful patterned fabric hanging with elephant motifs stands to the right, along with a flower arrangement of red and white roses and lilies, a water bottle and a thermos on a white cloth. A small white fan sits in the lower right corner.2006-04-01A man with long dark hair sits in a cream-upholstered wooden armchair with gold-trimmed arms, wearing a cream embroidered kurta with gold detailing and a white shawl draped over his lap and arm. An orange-yellow marigold garland hangs over the chair arm. Behind him a large dark backdrop shows an enlarged sepia portrait of a smiling bearded face. At left stand a walking staff and a flower arrangement of pink gerberas and white calla lilies; at right a maroon embroidered cloth covers a small table with a lamp. a person: the long swept-back hair, cream ceremonial dress and seated throne-like position are the visible cues, so the seated man is a candidate in the in-person event.2006-04-01A seated figure in a cream-coloured kurta and white dhoti with gold borders sits in a wooden armchair with upholstered cushions on a striped tiger-skin rug. He wears an orange marigold garland and has long dark hair, with a red bindi on his forehead, and his hands are joined in greeting. A wooden staff leans against the chair. Behind him hangs a large black plastic backdrop with a printed portrait of a turbaned man. Colourful embroidered panels flank the backdrop, and flower arrangements of white lilies, pink roses and red flowers stand on draped tables at each side, with a thermos on a small table nearby.2006-04-01A man with long, dark, swept-back hair sits smiling in an ornate red-and-gold wooden armchair with gold-patterned cream upholstery, on a small raised platform. He wears a cream and gold brocade kurta-style garment with a white dhoti-like wrap draped over his lap and a gold border. His hands are clasped in his lap. Behind him is a large backdrop showing an enlarged, partly visible face in gold tones against dark textured fabric. To the right stands a tall decorative pillar draped in a yellow and green cloth with a colourful patterned band, and a floral arrangement of red roses, white lilies and greenery sits at the base.2006-04-01A seated man with long dark hair and a bare head sits on a cream-and-gold armchair on a white-draped stage in a wood-panelled hall. He wears a white and cream dhoti with gold border and a white shawl. Behind him hangs a large black plastic backdrop with a printed portrait of a smiling man in a golden turban. Ornate multicoloured embroidered pillars with gold fringe flank the backdrop. Flower arrangements in red and white sit on the stage and a leopard-print cloth lies at his feet, with scattered white petals and a small striped mat at the front. Speakers and cables stand at the sides. Appearance-based cues are long hair, white and gold ceremonial clothing and a central seated position, consistent with the probable Swamiji label.2006-04-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on a cushioned wooden armchair on a white-draped stage, with a tiger-striped rug at his feet. He has long dark swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him hangs a large black plastic-sheeted backdrop bearing a sepia portrait of a turbaned man. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on either side, flanked by colourful woven banners and floral arrangements of red roses and pink flowers. A maroon cloth with gold embroidery lies on the right. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with the a person cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, though the identification is uncertain. He is the only person visible.2006-04-02A young man seated on a leopard-print sofa with red and gold cushions, speaking with an open mouth in a bright room. He wears a gold turban, a red bindi on his forehead, a beige paisley sherwani-style jacket with buttons, and a white dhoti-style shawl with gold border stripes draped over his shoulders and waist. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him hangs a black-and-white portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Sri Nithya..." showing a man in a white turban, and a window with blinds is at upper right. A small purple logo appears in the upper right corner. a person appearance cues are present, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2005-05-06A seated man in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a white shawl laughs on an ornate wooden chaise with pale upholstered cushions. An orange rudraksha-style mala lies across his lap and chest. He sits on a white draped platform in a dark setting with a large backdrop showing a faded portrait. To the right stands a tall brass oil lamp, and a maroon cloth with gold embroidery lies on a low table beside a small brass dish. A lit candle is at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): long hair, orange mala and ornate cream clothing with a white shawl, seated on a throne-like chaise as the presiding figure at the volunteers' gathering.2006-04-01A seated man in an orange saffron robe and long swept-back dark hair sits in an ornate upholstered armchair with carved wooden frame and gold-tipped feet, placed on a striped tiger-skin rug. He wears a rudraksha mala and holds a small object in his hands. Behind him hangs a large black plastic backdrop printed with a large portrait of a smiling man in a golden turban. Brass oil lamps topped with bird figures flank the chair, with a red draped cloth and pink and white flowers on the floor at right, and colourful woven panels with floral and animal patterns hang at the edges.2006-04-02A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl with orange and maroon borders sits cross-legged on a white-draped sofa in front of a teal wall. He wears a golden yellow turban, a long rudraksha mala, a large ceremonial gold necklace and a gold pendant, and holds his hands together in a gesture of greeting. Behind him, a black and white portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs on the wall above potted palms, marigolds and white peace lilies. A platter of pink and orange flowers sits on a patterned carpet in the foreground. The shawl and turban cues and seated central placement suggest a person in the center of the frame.2005-04-17May 23 20052005-05-23