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A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with embossed floral and scrollwork carving, smiling broadly. He wears a bright orange turban with gold trim and a long orange sash draped over his shoulder, a saffron-gold robe, a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead, a gold bracelet, and a microphone headset. Across his chest and lap hang long garlands of green leaves alternating with yellow, white, purple and red flower strands bound with clear plastic.

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A smiling man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved gold scrollwork behind him. He wears an orange turban with a gold-edged fold, an orange shawl over a golden-yellow garment, and a small red bindi with white ash marks on his forehead. He is draped in a long garland of green leaves alternating with bands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers. A small headset microphone is clipped near his face, and he rests his hands on his knees. Probable Swamiji by appearance: orange turban, ornate saffron-and-gold clothing and a ceremonial flower garland seated on a throne, with a headset microphone. The page's Swamiji flag is not used to identify him.2011-11-26November 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copiesNovember 26 20112011-11-26November 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copiesA smiling man wearing an orange turban with gold trim and an orange shawl over gold-toned robes sits on a maroon cushion before ornate gold carved panels. He wears a red bindi and white forehead markings, a small clip-on microphone near his cheek, and thick garlands of green leaves with yellow, purple, white and red flowers draped over his shoulders, with a gold bracelet on his wrist. Appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron-orange wrap, ceremonial flower garlands and seated throne-like setting are the qualifying cues, and he is physically present in the scene.2011-11-26 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a smiling man wearing a bright orange turban with gold trim, a red bindi and white vibhuti on his forehead, and an orange-saffron shawl over golden silk clothing. He wears layered garlands of green leaves, yellow marigolds, purple globe flowers, white jasmine and red blooms, and a small microphone is clipped near his face. Behind him is an ornate gold carved throne or backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in person, with orange turban, saffron shawl and ceremonial garlands as the qualifying cues.2011-11-26 +1 copiesA smiling man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a dark red cushion, wearing an orange turban with a red tilak mark on his forehead, an orange shawl over a golden-orange garment, and a long multi-coloured flower garland with green leaves draped across his lap. A small microphone is visible near his face. Beside him stand tall brass oil lamps and a brass lamp topped with a bird finial, with a painted deity mural in red and orange behind. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron-orange robes and ornate gold throne setting match the page's claim that Swamiji is present, though the appearance is not fully conclusive.2011-11-26Close-up photo of a smiling man wearing an orange turban with gold border and a red bindi on his forehead, with white ash markings. He wears a golden-yellow silk shawl and a thick garland of dark green leaves interwoven with yellow, white, purple and red flowers. A small clip-on microphone is attached near his mouth. Behind him is an ornate gold-embossed backdrop with a red cushioned seat. The appearance is consistent with the page's described spiritual leader, so a person is marked probable; the bindi, turban and garland are the qualifying cues.2011-11-26November 26 20112011-11-26November 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copiesA smiling man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and mythic figures, wearing an orange turban, orange silk shawl and saffron dhoti, with a red bindi on his forehead and a microphone clipped near his mouth. He wears a long garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers with green leaves draped over his shoulders. Beside him stand tall brass oil lamps (lamps and a brass lamp with a bird finial) and a painted deity murti backdrop in red and orange. Probable Swamiji, with orange turban, saffron garments and ceremonial garland cues, presiding as a seated speaker at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam event.2011-11-26 +1 copiesA smiling man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads and a dark red cushion. He wears an orange turban with a red bindi, an orange-gold shawl and dhoti, and a lapel microphone. A long garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers with green leaves hangs across his body. Beside him stand brass oil lamps (lamps with tall stems), a brass peacock-topped object, and a large painted deity murti with a red and orange backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron-orange clothing and flower garland on a golden throne are appearance cues for the speaker, shown in person. The page identifies the event as a 2011 visit and retreat.2011-11-26 +1 copies