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A photograph of a framed printed portrait displayed on a dark wooden stand outdoors. The portrait shows a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a white floral garland, a red bindi on the forehead, long dark hair, and one raised hand, set against a backdrop of large tree roots. A partially visible person in white clothing stands at the right edge, and a brass ornament sits beside the frame. Behind the stand are fence posts and dry scrub. The portrait is a printed depiction, and the figure appears to match the a person candidate based on the saffron robes, long swept hair and garland, so the attribution is probable.

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December 27 20072007-12-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a printed portrait on a stand, set against a pale green wall with a red base, with a leafy green plant branch in the foreground. The portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes with a crown of loose dark hair, a red bindi, and a long necklace of gold beads with a gold pendant, one hand raised in blessing and the other resting in a meditation mudra, sitting on a leopard-print cushion before a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A caption on the print reads "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYA..." (partly obscured). The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person, so no people are physically present.December 12 20092009-12-12A screen displays a photograph of a smiling man seated cross-legged against a large banyan tree with exposed aerial roots. He wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland with a pendant, and a red tilak on his forehead, and raises one hand in greeting. A small inset photo at lower left shows a group of people seated on the ground, and a caption at the bottom reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robe and a ceremonial garland, shown on a screen. Visible people on the screen: several seated devotees in the inset. Photo of a display, so the physical room is not visible.2011-08-17A large printed photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes, a long garland of white beads and a pendant at his chest, a red bindi on his forehead, and long dark hair, raising one hand in blessing while sitting cross-legged on a leopard-print cushion. Behind him are large tree roots, and a yellow flower garland sits atop the framed backdrop, which is draped with red and gold brocade. A bearded man and gold ornate decorations appear at the edges of the scene. The printed portrait is displayed among the crowd at the Kumbha Mela event. A caption below reads Nithyananda. a person appears only as a printed portrait, not as a physical person present in the scene.2006-09-10A framed printed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, a red forehead mark and a white beaded necklace, wearing orange-saffron robes and seated cross-legged against a banyan-like tree trunk with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. The gilt frame is garlanded with orange, red, white and green flower strings. A printed caption is visible at the bottom of the portrait. Below the frame, out of focus, a dark red cushioned seat and a dark shape are visible. The portrait is a depiction on paper, not a person present, and no other physical people are clearly visible.2011-01-17A framed portrait photograph, edged with marigold and white-and-maroon garlands, shows a smiling man seated cross-legged in meditation posture, raising one hand in blessing. He wears saffron-orange robes, a long ornate gold necklace with large beads and a central golden pendant, and a red bindi on his forehead. A large banyan tree with aerial roots forms the background.2010-10-01A photograph of a man seated cross-legged in front of a gnarled tree trunk with aerial roots, framed by large green leaves and a branch in the foreground. He wears an orange saffron robe draped over his body and a long gold necklace of beads with a gold pendant depicting a seated deity. He has long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, and he smiles while raising one hand in a blessing gesture. The other hand rests in his lap. Probable Swamiji depicted here: long swept-back hair, orange saffron robe and ornate gold beaded necklace with a deity pendant; the image is a printed or displayed photograph, not a person physically present.A printed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing against a backdrop of large banyan tree roots. The printed picture is mounted on an orange cloth draped over a flat surface outdoors at dusk, framed by a garland of white jasmine and red flowers with green leaves. Palm trees and a fence are visible in the dim background. The printed picture is a depiction, not a physical person, and no other people are present.2008-04-03 +1 copiesA large framed portrait on an easel stands inside a temple hall, decorated with a garland of orange, white and green flowers on each side. The printed photograph shows a smiling man in saffron-orange robes with a white bead mala, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in a blessing gesture before a banyan tree trunk. The ornate gold frame is flanked by brass lamps and a red-cushioned seat in the foreground. The printed portrait is a depiction, not a person physically present in the room. Caption text at the bottom of the print reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda, attributed to the printed photograph.2011-01-17A large printed portrait is displayed inside an orange draped frame on a stage. The portrait, captioned "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" at the bottom, shows a seated figure in saffron robes with a long ornate garland, a red bindi, and a raised right hand in a blessing gesture, sitting on a cushion before a tree with exposed roots. The orange fabric drapes around the frame, with a leopard-print cloth panel to its right and a brass staff leaning against the left side. A white table with items sits at the left edge. The portrait is a depiction, not a person physically present in the scene, and no other people are visible.2008-04-07A framed photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes, sitting in lotus pose on a patterned cushion in front of a large banyan tree with exposed aerial roots. He wears a long gold-toned beaded necklace with a small ornament at the chest, has a red tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, and raises one open hand in a blessing gesture. The print sits in a gilded wooden frame, with a golden deity murti visible above it. A caption on the mat reads "Paramahamsa Nithyananda", attributed to the printed caption beneath the portrait.