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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-gold-beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a large repoussé halo-style backrest. He has a red bindi on his forehead, eyes closed, and his right hand raised in a blessing or teaching gesture; his left hand rests on his lap. A gold-and-red canopy and garlands frame the scene, and a seated devotee's hand and shoulder are visible at the lower left. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne in discourse.

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A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and dhoti sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with repoussé floral and scroll carving, speaking into a microphone on a flexible stand. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold temple pendant, a red bindi on his forehead, a red thread bracelet, and a rudraksha mala, and his hands are open in an expressive gesture. Behind him are red and orange draped cloths and a woven mat. The appearance-based label is probable: the saffron robes, distinctive ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and throne mark him as a teaching sannyasi. He is seated as a speaker giving a satsang discourse, with no other people visible.2011-02-22A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet backrest and cushion, hands folded in his lap. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold border, a heavy multi-strand gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, and a red bindi on his forehead with a sandalwood-style mark. Gold lion-headed armrests flank the throne, and a microphone stands at the right edge beside a purple-cushioned tray. Background draperies are red and blue. a person: the orange saffron robe, gold ornate necklace and throne are consistent with the page's description of a person at this satsang.2011-02-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes raises his right hand in blessing before an ornate gilded throne with a carved arched back. He wears a gold beaded mala and gold necklace, a white vibhuti band with a red bindi on his forehead, and a small gold earring. A tiger-striped cloth covers the platform beneath him.2013-03-01 +1 copiesA man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and backrest, gesturing with one raised hand while the other rests on his lap. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, and his bare feet rest on a golden footstool with a red cushion. A partially visible person stands at the far left edge. Behind the throne is a red wall with large gold and red lettering at the top edge. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne match the candidate, but identity is inferred only from appearance.2010-10-23A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved, repoussé back, speaking into a tall microphone on a silver stand. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered sash draped over one shoulder, a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands rest on his lap and one hand gestures as he speaks. Behind the throne hang orange and green tassels and a woven mat backdrop with red and orange trim. A swami-style teacher giving a discourse, appearance consistent with a person on a throne seat, with saffron robes, gold beaded necklace and rudraksha cues.2011-02-22December 06 20112011-12-06 +1 copiesClose photograph of a man seated before an ornate gold throne-back with floral and scroll carvings. He wears a saffron-orange garment with a gold border draped over one shoulder, leaves his other shoulder bare, and has a red tilak on his forehead. He has long dark hair swept back and wears a heavy gold bead necklace with black bands, plus a dark cord. His right hand rests on the head of another person in the lower right, whose dark hair is visible. A vertical printed caption at the upper right reads Nithyananda Paramashivam, , .2011-02-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold border sits on an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral scrollwork and red velvet cushioned armrests. He wears a heavy multi-strand gold bead necklace, a pendant, a red-brown wristband, and a red bindi on his forehead. He gestures with both hands while speaking into a microphone on a silver stand, with a smile. Green, yellow and red tassels hang at the upper right and a red fabric panel at the top. a person: the robes, gold bead garland and throne with a tall shaped backrest fit the presentation cues, a seated speaker in the teaching posture of a satsang discourse.2011-02-22A man in saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl sits before an ornate gold repoussé backdrop, speaking into a small microphone on a stand. He wears multiple gold-beaded necklaces, a white beaded mala and a rudraksha bead, and a red bindi on his forehead. Both palms are raised, open and expressive, as if teaching a satsang. The gold patterned backdrop is embossed with floral and scroll motifs. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated speaker with long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial gold necklaces.2011-02-22A man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scroll arms and a red cushion, eyes closed and palms raised in front of him in a blessing or meditative gesture. A red kumkum dot marks his forehead. Behind him are blue and pink draped fabrics and garlands of purple and yellow flowers, with a gilded deity figure partly visible at the left edge. A small audience head appears in the lower left foreground. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne seating are consistent with the page's identification.2010-11-19A man seated on a red cushioned chair before an ornate gold-leaf arched throne carved with lions and floral scrollwork, against dark maroon drapes. He wears an orange-saffron shawl over his bare shoulders, a long beaded gold-toned mala, a pendant necklace, gold armlets and a red bindi with a white forehead marking, and a small clip-on microphone is attached near his ear. He sits with a calm expression, and a gold-and-red cushion and a dark cloth are visible at the lower edge. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, saffron shawl, rudraksha-style beaded mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated on a throne-like seat.2013-01-20A man in saffron-orange robes speaks at a microphone, both hands raised in open gestures. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala with a large rudraksha bead at the chest, and ornate gold beaded necklaces. Behind him is a large ornate gold repoussé backdrop with floral and scroll patterns. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back dark hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, speaking as a teacher at a satsang discourse.2011-02-22