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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.

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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.2011-01-16A 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.2009-07-27December 31 20092009-12-31August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09Photograph of an indoor room with pale walls and a doorway. A young woman in orange robes sits on a white-draped chair, smiling broadly with long dark hair and a red forehead mark. Beside her a bearded man in an orange shawl and dhoti stands with hands folded, a wristwatch visible. A man in white shirt kneels on the floor before a brass plate of fruit and flower petals, while another man in a white shirt and dhoti with a tilak on his forehead stands with arms folded, and a man in a white shirt stands at right. Floor offerings include marigold and rose petals and a plate of bananas. Consistent with a Bhoomi Puja ritual setting.2008-04-01A 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 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.2009-08-03May 08 20122012-05-08Indoor photo in a plain room with cream tiled floor and a white-curtained window. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron sari-style garment, sits on a white-covered chair with one hand raised in speech. Beside her, a bearded man in an orange robe stands with hands clasped, an adjacent wall shows a door. Seated men in white shirts and white dhotis sit on the floor and in chairs, one man in a white shirt stands at right. Before the seated group lie a brass plate of fruit and sweets and a tray of flower petals and garlands, with rose petals scattered on the floor. A small rudraksha-like detail is not clearly visible.2008-04-01July 07 20142014-07-07A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a red forehead mark gestures with his right hand while speaking in a small room with a window of white lace curtains. Beside him to the left, a man in white sits on the floor. A standing man in an orange robe with a long beard and glasses stands at the right, hands folded. A seated man in a white shirt and dhoti listens on the floor at the lower right. In front of the seated figure is a brass plate of fruit and a tray of flower garlands and offerings, with a leafy bundle nearby. Several people are present in this indoor gathering.2008-04-01