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Indoor photo of a seated man in saffron robes with a long swept-back hairstyle, a tilak on his forehead, and layered orange and gold beaded necklaces, smiling as he sits on a red velvet armchair. Facing him on the left, a young woman in a grey salwar kameez with a saffron dupatta sits on a green-framed chair, and a young man in a white shirt and dark trousers sits beside her, both barefoot on a mat with a purple border. A standing man in orange dhoti and shawl stands behind, and a television sits on a cabinet in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in the red armchair shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, matching a probable identification for the person being greeted. The seated pair and standing man are devotees and attendants.

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A photograph of an indoor room with white walls and a concrete floor. A man in an orange dhoti with a red border stands in the background, hands clasped at his chest. Seated at right on a red velvet armchair is a man in orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle, rudraksha-style beads and a gold chain, smiling warmly. In front of him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers sits on a striped mat, and a woman in a grey-brown salwar kameez with a coral dupatta sits on a chair at left. A brass oil lamp stands at right, and a television and cabinet are at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with long hair, rudraksha beads and gold chain, seated on a red throne-like armchair, is a candidate for Nithyananda Paramashivam. Other people are a devotee and a priest.2011-01-16A photograph of a meeting in a plain cream-walled room. A figure seated on a zebra-striped armchair wears an orange-saffron robe and a long gold-bead necklace, with long dark hair swept back, and is smiling. Garlands of red and yellow flowers drape the chair. Two seated visitors face him: a man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a wristwatch, and a woman in a green and gold silk saree with flowers in her hair, holding a phone. A standing man in a white shirt watches at right. A wooden stand with a decorated pillow, a black speaker on a stand and a small cooler are visible, along with a shopping bag at lower right.2011-12-21August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of an indoor room where a man in an orange saffron dress with a red undershirt and a white garland sits on a white-draped bed, gesturing animatedly while speaking to a woman in a red sari with a red bindi and white flowers in her hair, who rests her arm on her knee and smiles. Beside them, a younger man in orange robes sits on the floor and looks up at the group. On the right, a man in a white shirt, tan trousers and a dark beaded mala necklace sits on a folding chair and gestures with his hand. Behind them a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a red shawl stands near a wall with a garland of orange marigolds. Rose petals and flower offerings lie on the striped floor mat, and a wall fan is visible.2009-07-27A photograph of an indoor satsang room with cream walls and a tiled floor. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a long beaded necklace sits in a black leather armchair on the right, hands resting on his knees, facing left. Opposite him, an elderly bearded man with long white hair and a white-streaked forehead, wearing a rudraksha mala and orange cloth, sits on a chair. A younger man in a white shirt and orange cloth with a red wristband sits at the left edge. A cameraman in white films from the back, and a standing man in white is in the background. A small table holds a bowl of fruit and a brass kalasha, and a mat lies on the floor. Another man in white stands at the top left.2012-05-08A photograph in a plain indoor room with grey walls, a television on a stand and red-cushioned chairs. A man in orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle, rudraksha-style beads and a gold bead necklace sits on a red upholstered seat, smiling. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, orange robes and ornate beaded necklace match the page's claim. Before him, a man in a teal shirt and white dhoti lies prostrate on a striped mat with a yanapeetam label, in a pranam gesture. A standing man in white dhoti and a second man in orange robes with a tray of fruit stand nearby, a bunch of bananas sits on a stool, and a woman in a teal sari holding an infant stands at the left edge.2011-01-16A photograph of an indoor room with pale grey walls and a wall panel of small golden-brown shelves on the upper right. A long-haired man in an orange robe with a red undershirt sits center on a chair, gesturing with his right hand as he speaks. To his left, a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl sits with palms pressed together. Behind them, a bearded man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a standing younger man in orange with a sash look on. On the right, an older bald man in orange with glasses sits with hands folded in greeting on a red floral cushioned chair, beside a tray of fruit and a water bottle. Five people are visible.2009-08-03A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, smiling broadly on an orange cushioned chair before a dark red velvet curtain. Facing him, a woman in an orange saree with a yellow blouse sits with her back to the camera, her hair in a bun. Behind them, a man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers leans forward, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands at left. A small fan is visible at the lower left. Four people are present.2010-07-02 +1 copiesIndoor photo in a plain white-walled room with a concrete floor. A man in a saffron-orange robe and beaded mala necklaces sits on a red velvet armchair holding a lemon-like fruit, with a silver tray and brass lamp nearby. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and white markings on the forehead, and the scene looks like a personal exchange. Standing before him, a young woman in a grey-brown kurta with a red dupatta holds her hands together, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers holds a yellow fruit. Behind them a figure in white with an orange wrap stands near a dark black-stone deity murti, and a bowl of bananas sits on a low ledge. Kumkum-tinted and printed booklets lie on a side table.2011-01-16A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring in a hall. A seated man in an orange garment with a red undershirt sits on a red-cushioned seat before a gold-carved throne decorated with red, white and green flower garlands. A woman in a white sari with gold borders stands at left with bangles, smiling. A standing man in an orange robe with long hair stands at right, and a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala kneels and offers small red boxes to the seated figure's foot. A wall-mounted air cooler and a patterned wall are visible. The seated man has long hair and distinctive ceremonial cues, so the appearance-based label is a person, seated and being honoured by the kneeling devotee.2009-08-01A photograph inside a plain tiled room with a red-and-cream wall border, barred windows with red curtains, and a green-and-red striped floor mat. A man in a seated pose wears an orange-red robe and a long gold-beaded necklace with a pendant; he has long swept-back hair and a tilak on his forehead and sits on a white plastic chair, gesturing as he speaks. A bearded elderly man in orange robes kneels beside him holding a small object. A younger man in orange kneels on the right, looking up. A standing man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti and a woman in a black blouse and printed sari stand at left, listening. Sandals rest on the mat in front.2009-07-13May 22 20122012-05-22