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A smiling man in saffron-orange clothing and a saffron turban sits on a gold-carved throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and yellow marigolds, raising his right hand in greeting. He wears layered rudraksha malas and heavy gold ceremonial pendants with tassels across his chest, with a gold-ornamented bangle set on his wrist. Beside him stands a bespectacled man in orange robes and a gold chain, holding a folded orange cloth. Flowers are scattered across the platform.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a richly gilded throne decorated with a garland of marigolds, roses and jasmine in red, yellow, green and white. The central man wears an orange turban with a red tilak, an orange robe and orange trousers, and wears heavy gold ceremonial ornaments with large round gold medallions and long strands of beads across his chest and hip. He raises his right hand in greeting and smiles, with bare feet resting on a bed of white rice and rose petals. To his right, a man in orange robes and wire-rimmed glasses holds a folded orange cloth and stands beside the throne. Flower petals are scattered across the platform.2011-07-15A smiling man sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, decorated with a garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers behind him. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and a red bindi, an orange draped robe and multiple strands of beaded rudraksha-style malas with a gold pendant. He has long swept-back hair and a small lapel microphone, and his right hand rests near his chest while his left arm rests on the armrest.2012-04-14A smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. He raises one hand in a wave and wears heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and gold shoulder ornaments with beaded strands, plus a rudraksha-style mala at his neck. Beside him, a man in orange robes and glasses holds the edge of the orange cloth. Large gold palanquin-style ornaments hang across his chest. Swamiji (probable): the robed figure on the throne has long hair under the turban, distinctive ornate gold adornments and saffron clothing, consistent with a throne-seated guru being honoured at a satsang or procession.2011-07-15A seated man in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban raises one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears layered gold necklaces, a red-and-gold rudraksha-style mala, bangles and a bindi, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a high gilded back, garlanded with rainbow-coloured flowers in red, purple, yellow, green and white. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped finials stand on either side, and hanging lamps are visible above. A gold footstool sits in front. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, orange turban, gold necklaces and mala with ornate throne match the page's reference to Paramahamsa Nithyananda on the throne during the satsang.2013-01-01April 14 20122012-04-14A smiling man sits on a bright orange cushioned seat under a decorated canopy at an outdoor festival. He wears a white and gold turban with a gold finial, an orange silk garment with gold borders, a long garland of white jasmine and dark red flowers, and layered gold beaded necklaces. Behind him, a second man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace holds a long wooden staff. In the background are orange pennants, a deity murti decorated with garlands, and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure. The scene is a procession or ceremonial occasion on a sunny day.2008-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, decorated with yellow, red, pink and white flower garlands above. He wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, an orange robe, multiple heavy gold-toned beaded necklaces and a red bindi, with a small microphone at his chin. He raises both palms in front of his chest in a gesture of address. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, an orange turban, orange clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated as the speaker.2012-04-14A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, framed by a garland of marigolds, roses and white jasmine on a beige cloth backdrop with pink lotus flowers. He wears a bright orange turban with a jewelled brooch, a bare upper body under orange robes, layered rudraksha malas and a large ceremonial gold pendant, and orange dhoti-style trousers with bare feet on a red cushion. His hands are clasped in his lap and he smiles while looking off to the side, with a small headset microphone at his ear. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), based on the turban, long hair, orange robes and rudraksha malas, seated as a speaker at a discourse.2012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14A seated man in an orange saffron turban with a jewelled brooch and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions. He wears orange robes, a draped orange shawl with gold border, and layered gold and beaded necklaces, and gestures with his hands while speaking. The gold arched backrest is framed by a garland of marigolds in yellow, red, and white and green leaves, with pink flowers on the wall behind. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), long hair and saffron turban with ornate gold necklaces, seated in discourse.2012-04-14January 01 20122012-01-01