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A seated man in ceremonial dress sits on a red-cushioned golden throne before a backdrop of garlands in yellow, orange, pink and red, with a golden swan-shaped ornament at left. He wears a tall maroon turban with a jewelled brooch, gold necklaces, gold armbands, a red shawl over a violet garment, and a red bindi. His hands are folded in his lap, and he looks toward a tablet on a wooden stand beside a basket of red apples and orange cloths on the seat. Swamiji (probable): he has a tall maroon turban, ornate gold necklaces, armbands and a red shawl, consistent with the Nithyananda Paramashivam label on the page, with the candidate's role as the seated presiding figure. One physical person is visible.

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November 30 20112011-11-30 +1 copiesNovember 30 20112011-11-30A seated man in a maroon fan-pleated turban with a white jewel and gold border smiles beside a golden throne. He wears a gold-bordered red and orange shawl over a blue and purple garment, with multi-strand gold beaded necklaces and a gold armlet. A red tilak marks his forehead. Behind him stand garlanded deity murti decorated with yellow, red and pink flower garlands, and a gold-framed tablet display sits on a tray beside a basket of red apples. The setting suggests a temple ritual space. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a maroon turban, saffron-toned shawl, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style gold adornment cue, seated in a ceremonial throne setting.2011-11-30November 30 20112011-11-30 +1 copiesA smiling man seated on a golden throne at the right edge of the frame, wearing a maroon turban with a gold border and a small brooch, a maroon and gold shawl, a purple garment, and a long gold bead necklace. Behind him are deity murtis and statues draped in red, yellow and pink garlands and flower strings. In front of him sits a basket of red apples, and an orange tablet displays a screen with a pink flower placed beside it. a person is seated in a ceremonial garland-decorated setting with a seated portrait-style pose, shown in profile with a bright smile, a turban and a bead necklace.2011-11-30November 30 20112011-11-30Close photograph of a man in a temple setting, seen in profile facing left. He wears a large deep magenta-red turban with gold border trim and a sparkling central brooch, a small red tilak on his forehead, a multi-strand gold bead necklace, and a red and gold brocade shawl over a blue garment. Behind him are garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and red flowers draped over golden deity figures and gold-embellished decorations. A small orange-bordered tablet or book sits in the lower left foreground. The appearance of the man is consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, presented with a turban, gold necklace and saffron-red ornate clothing, so the candidate is probable and physically present.2011-11-30A photograph of a seated man in a deep red turban with a small white jewelled brooch and gold border, a red and orange shawl over a blue and gold garment, multiple gold necklaces, a gold armlet and a red forehead mark. He sits smiling toward the left beside an ornate golden palanquin-style structure with gold tassels and a golden pole, flower garlands in pink, red and white, and a small orange-framed tablet on a gold-and-orange table. A red basket of fruit sits at lower right and a potted pink flower arrangement stands behind him. The appearance is consistent with the page's Swamiji candidate, showing long dark hair, a jewelled turban, saffron-toned ornate clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, so the identity is probable from appearance only.2011-10-30A photograph of a smiling man on the right wearing a deep maroon turban with gold trim and a silver brooch, a red bindi, a heavy gold bead necklace, a blue garment with an orange-and-gold border draped over his shoulder, and a gold-trimmed maroon cloth. He sits beside a small orange-framed tablet on a wooden table, with a gold figurine of a serpent-like form and garlands of yellow and red flowers behind him. Wall and temple decor fill the background. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the distinctive maroon turban, heavy gold necklaces and ceremonial dress, shown in person at the table.2011-11-30A smiling man seated on a dark red velvet throne, wearing a red turban with a gold border, a red bindi on his forehead, a purple dhoti, a red shawl draped over his shoulder, multiple heavy gold necklaces and gold armlets. He holds a black handheld device on his lap. Behind him are garlands of yellow and red flowers and a deity murti with a crown, and a golden kalasha-like ornament stands to the right. A probable Swamiji cues include the turban, ornate gold necklaces and purple ceremonial clothing, seated in a position of honour.2011-11-30A seated man in a maroon turban with a fan-shaped pleated top and a small brooch sits on a gold ornate throne with dark red upholstery. He wears a maroon robe, layered gold bead necklaces and gold armbands, with a red bindi on his forehead and a small headset microphone. He smiles with eyes lowered, holding a black tablet device on his lap. Behind him stand a brass lamp stand with a bird finial and a large orange-and-red painted backdrop. One person is visible.2011-11-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a smiling man seated in profile on an ornate throne-like chair, wearing a deep red turban with a long red tail falling over his shoulder, a gold-bordered red cloth and vibhuti-style red mark on his forehead, a violet garment with an orange and gold shawl, heavy gold necklaces and a gold armlet. Behind him stand gold-decorated deity murtis draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and colourful silk cloths, and a golden staff with a finial stands in the foreground near a gold lion-shaped base.2011-11-30