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A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over a rust-brown top and a red bindi, sitting in an ornate gold-upholstered wooden throne with a gold cushioned armrest. The figure gestures with open hands. Beside the throne stands a man in white kurta and orange scarf with hands pressed together, and a brass oil lamp stands near the dark draped backdrop. A bouquet of pink gerbera, roses and white lilies rests at the base of the throne, and the front of the frame shows the back of another person's head in the corner. The wooden-paneled hall has colourful embroidered pillar covers in red, teal and orange. Two water bottles and a thermos sit on a white-draped table to the left. Printed photo credit reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and

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A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits smiling on an ornate gold-upholstered wooden chair with carved red trim, one arm stretched out along the armrest. A brass oil lamp stands on a table draped in white cloth scattered with yellow flowers, and a painted decorated pillar rises behind him. A projection screen hangs on the wood-panelled wall. A gold beaded necklace lies across the armrest. Seated at the lower right, a person in dark clothing faces the chair, and a child in white is partly visible at the left edge. Swamiji (probable) is identifiable by the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and ceremonial setting, and he is in person in the room.2006-05-10February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of an indoor teaching session. A seated person with long dark curly hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and shawl, smiles and reaches upward to touch the forehead of a man in a red-and-white striped polo shirt who stands to the right, raising one arm. Behind them a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped finial stands before wood-panelled walls, a projector screen is at the left, and a gold-and-red upholstered chair sits in front. Yellow flower garland is visible at lower left. Appearance is consistent with a saffron-robed teacher, so this is an appearance-based candidate only. Scene suggests a blessing or guru-disciple gesture.2006-05-03A photograph of a seated man with long, dark, wavy hair wearing an orange saffron robe draped over his shoulders, with a small red tilak on his forehead. He sits in a gold-and-cream upholstered armchair with red trim, smiling and holding an object in both hands. Behind him stands a decorated pillar wrapped in colourful fabric with floral, elephant and bird motifs, and a brass oil lamp with multiple wicks sits on a side table. The wall is dark wood panelled.2006-05-10A photograph of a long-haired man in flowing saffron-orange robes seated in an ornate cream upholstered armchair with carved dark wood arms and gold trim. He wears a long gold-beaded necklace and a red bindi, smiling broadly with one hand raised mid-gesture as if speaking. A projector screen hangs behind him above a wooden panel wall, and a small table at left holds scattered flowers.2006-05-10September 23 20062006-09-23November 05 20062006-11-05January 05 20072007-01-05A seated person in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair smiles while seated in a cream upholstered armchair with gold-tone wooden trim and floral pattern. A brass oil lamp stands on a wooden surface beside the chair, and a colourful embroidered pillar with floral and animal motifs rises behind. Wood-panelled walls, a window, a laptop and a small speaker are in the room. A small gold necklace and a pendant are visible. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, seated in a throne-like chair. Teacher training setting.2006-05-10February 24 20072007-02-24January 05 20072007-01-05A seated teacher in an orange robe and gold necklace sits in an ornate cream and wood armchair in a carpeted room, smiling and holding an open book, with a microphone clipped near his collar. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders and a red mark is on his forehead. Facing him on the white floor cushions sits a man in a white kurta with a dark bead mala and round glasses, also smiling. A decorated wooden pillar with colourful patterns stands behind them, and a screen is on the right wall. Swamiji (probable): the orange-robed seated figure has long swept-back hair, gold necklace and orange robes, and the page names this teachers training session, so the candidate is present in person.2006-05-10