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A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a thick gold necklace with a pendant, a rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a beaded arm band. In the foreground, a man in white with his back to the camera holds a small oil lamp toward the throne, and another hand holds a lamp at the right edge. Red apples and offerings rest on a gold tray before the throne, and red and gold cloth hangs on the brick wall behind.

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A photograph of a ceremony in a temple-style hall with a pale yellow pillar. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange robe with gold borders, a gold bead necklace, rudraksha armbands, and sacred white and red forehead markings; he holds a silver staff across his lap and looks to his left. At his feet on a gold pedestal sits a silver tray with flowers and pink lotus blossoms. Below, a bald man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on a patterned rug, bowing over silver bowls of offerings, including a small coconut-like fruit and white flowers, while incense sticks smoke nearby. Two people are visible.2012-05-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold-bordered drapes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a heavy gold necklace with a central pendant, a rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a beaded armband. Before him, in the foreground, a person in a white sleeveless top sits bent forward beside a silver tray holding red apples and lit incense sticks. The background shows a red brick wall with orange and green garlands. The seated figure has long-hanging, swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with the page's reference to a person, appearing in person on the throne.2011-02-22November 15 20102010-11-15A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved, rounded backrest. He wears a saffron-orange shawl draped over his shoulders with a gold border, a heavy gold bead necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead. His hands are clasped in his lap and he looks calmly to the side. Behind him hang large garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers over pink and teal drapery.2010-11-21A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red-cushioned seat and gold repoussé backrest, set against a red brick wall with orange and yellow garland bunting. He wears an orange saffron wrap with gold border, a gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, a rudraksha bracelet on his upper arm, and a red bindi on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Below, at the foot of the dais, a seated devotee in white clothing, seen from behind, holds a small silver vessel, while silver offering dishes with red apples and flower petals rest on the gold platform. a person is shown in a saffron wrap with gold border, rudraksha bracelet and gold necklace, seated on a throne, teaching a devotee.2011-02-22February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and seat during a satsang-style session. He wears a large gold ceremonial necklace of beaded pendants, a white vertical tilak with a red dot on his forehead, and has his hands folded in his lap. A microphone on a stand is positioned before him, and a vase of flowers, water bottles and a small recorder sit on a table to the right. Gold foliage carving frames the throne against a dark red wall.2011-03-05A man with short dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe with gold-bordered edges and a heavy gold-beaded necklace with a central pendant. He wears an orange armband and holds his hands together in his lap. a person is shown in this appearance-based label due to the saffron robe, ornate gold necklaces and a throne setting. Two people sit at the lower edges of the frame: one on the left with short hair in a white garment and a red-trimmed cloth, and one on the right in white with a glass of water nearby. A lit oil lamp and glasses sit on the throne platform, and a microphone stands at the right. The backdrop shows woven bamboo panels with orange borders and marigold garlands, with a red brick wall above.2011-02-22A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet back and cushion, carved lion-form armrests, and a gilded arch topped with an emblem. He wears a saffron-orange robe with gold-bordered edges, a heavy gold bead necklace with a large pendant, and a smaller gold chain. He has white tilak marks and a red bindi on his forehead, and his hands are folded in his lap. Silver ritual plates with flowers, fruit and oil lamps sit at the base of the throne. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted figure in pink and blue garments with garlands. A microphone stand appears at the right edge. One person is visible.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a large repoussé golden backrest, wearing an orange saffron shawl with a gold border over bare shoulders. He has a red bindi on his forehead, a rudraksha bead and a pearl-beaded necklace, and a thick gold necklace with a gold pendant. He gestures with his right hand while speaking. Behind him hang strands of red and orange flower garlands.2011-02-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushioned back and carved gold lion-head armrests. He wears a gold necklace of bead-like pendants, a white tripundra mark with a red dot on his forehead, and has his hands folded in his lap. A microphone on a cable is clipped in front of him. To the right are water bottles, a small flower arrangement with orange blooms and a metal container on a gold-carved side table. A caption label in the lower right corner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, a gold bead necklace and a tripundra mark, consistent with the page's description of the event.2011-03-05A seated man in an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing orange saffron robes with gold-bordered shawl, a heavy gold necklace of beads and pendant, and a red tilak on his forehead, smiling with hands resting in lap. A microphone on a stand is near him. Behind the throne are red drapes and a decorated shrine area with a deity murti under an arch. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklaces, consistent with the page's reference to a discourse. One person is present in the scene.2011-02-25 +1 copies