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A seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold and red-cushioned throne, smiling as he places his hand on the head of a woman bowing before him with palms pressed together. The woman wears a teal and blue patterned sari. Behind them stands a man in orange, a decorated gold throne backrest and a large banner with a golden deity motif fill the background, with purple and yellow flower garlands along the throne. A standing fan is visible at left.

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A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial bead necklace, sits smiling on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, red cushions and purple and pink flower garlands. Before him a woman in a teal blue sari kneels on the floor with her hands pressed together in namaskar, bowing at his feet. Behind them two men in orange robes stand near a golden vessel, and a white pedestal fan and flower arrangements are in the room. A tall banner with decorative patterns hangs behind the throne. Printed text on the lower right reads Paramashivam, Rights reserved, and Nithyananda, with a date. The setting looks like a devotional ceremony, possibly a Navaratri celebration.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08A photograph of a man in white shirt and blue jeans bowing and offering something with his hands to a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and red cushions. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and smiles. Behind the throne are yellow and purple flower garlands and a large portrait. To the left, a bearded man in orange robe with a red-and-white sash stands beside the throne, and another orange-robed attendant stands in the background. Setting appears to be a decorated stage with a painted banner showing elephants and floral motifs.2008-10-08A photograph of a devotee in a grey kurta with hands joined in namaste, bowing before a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and red cushions decorated with marigold and purple garlands. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a long ceremonial pendant necklace, and has long dark hair. Behind them a large banner portrait shows a smiling man with long hair. An older bearded man in saffron robes and another saffron-clad attendant stand nearby; a man in cream clothing stands at left. Colourful painted pillars and a teal-and-purple stage backdrop frame the scene.2008-10-08A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi sits in a red zebra-striped throne decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and white jasmine. He wears a peach-coloured embroidered kurta with gold detailing, an orange dhoti-style lower garment with a gold border, a gold chain and a red beaded collar, and holds his hands together in namaste. Ornate gilded carving surrounds the seat.2008-12-28February 24 20072007-02-24October 05 20082008-10-05A photograph of a long-haired man seated on an ornate gold throne-style chair set against a richly carved gold backdrop. He wears a sky-blue sleeveless garment with a matching blue draped shawl, multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a pearl necklace, with bead bracelets on his wrists and upper arms. A red dot marks his forehead and he raises one palm in a blessing gesture. Partially visible in the foreground at the lower edge are the heads and hands of seated devotees. Given the long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and blue garments with a shawl, this is a probable Swamiji in person seated on the throne.2011-02-13March 23 20082008-03-23A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment over a red undershirt and a red shawl, sits on a gold throne decorated with a floral garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. He rests his right hand on the head of a man in a white kurta who bows forward, his hand gripping the bowed man's hands. Scattered yellow petals fall around them. Seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing and onlookers in the foreground, a microphone stand and blue and red drapes complete the stage setting. Swamiji (probable) is shown by long hair, orange saffron clothing and a seated throne posture, with a devotee blessing being given.2008-01-01A photograph of a devotee in white kneeling and bowing her head at the feet of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion armrest and red cushions. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long gold necklace and has long dark hair, with a hand resting on the throne. A man in orange robes stands at left beside a folding fan, and another man in orange sits near the back. The throne is decorated with white and orange flower garlands, a floral-patterned backdrop and a red cloth on the floor. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as the one being honoured.2008-07-17February 17 20132013-02-17