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A photograph of a bare-chested man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead and a red dot between the brows. He wears a long rust-red cloth over his shoulder, a long multi-strand gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, rudraksha-style bead bracelets on his upper arms and wrists, and a gold necklace. His right hand is raised, palm open in a blessing gesture, while a hand from the left edge offers a silver plate. Behind him are carved wooden panels and a red-and-gold throne. Swamiji (probable): a bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha bead armbands, and ornate gold necklaces, seated on a throne, consistent with the person being honoured in this ritual setting.

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September 27 20172017-09-27A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and wrap sits on a large gold-and-red ornate throne. He wears a white forehead line with a red bindi, a long gold bead necklace and gold bangles on his arms, with a gold belt ornament at his waist. His eyes are closed as he holds a small plate with a cup and a gold lamp-like object. A woman in a white garment and a bangle stands at right offering the plate. Brass pot and red cushions are at left, with carved wooden doors behind. a person is the seated man: long swept hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style gold ornaments and a ceremonial throne.2017-09-27October 01 20172017-10-01A bearded man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped up with rudraksha beads and a crescent ornament sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling broadly with his right hand raised in gesture. He wears a rust-orange wrap over the shoulders, layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant necklace, gold earrings, rudraksha armlets and a ring. A white and red tilak marks his forehead. Swamiji (probable): long dreadlocks, crown-like ornament, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace suggest Paramahamsa Nithyananda seated for a discourse. Background shows a pink wall and an orange pole.2017-03-14A man seated cross-legged on an ornate silver-and-red throne with carved lion armrests and a lion-shaped footrest, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture while addressing a microphone on a stand. He wears saffron-orange draped robes, a heavy gold necklace and gold waist belt, red beaded bracelets, and has long dark hair and a white vibhuti marking with a red kumkum dot on his forehead. Behind him stand a stone carved pillar and red drapes, with a purple-clad deity figure and garlanded statue visible at the left edge.2017-10-01October 08 20172017-10-08Photograph of a man seated on a red-cushioned silver throne with ornate carved arms, wearing a rust-orange and gold-bordered drape over bare shoulders. He has a white vertical tilak with a red bindi, long dark hair swept back, and a beard. He wears a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant, a rudraksha mala, gold armlets with beaded bands, and a gold-and-bead waist ornament. His right hand rests on a silver vessel at the lower edge of the frame. Behind him are a stone carved pillar, brass lamp stands, and colourful garlands and cloth. a person, seated on the throne with rudraksha malas, gold necklace and saffron drape.2017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08A bearded man with long dark hair seated on an ornate red-cushioned silver throne with carved lion-head arms, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a reddish-orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a heavy gold necklace of beads with a large gold pendant, gold armbands and red-beaded bracelets, and a red bindi with white sandalwood markings on his forehead. Behind him are gilded and carved temple-style decorations. He holds a rudraksha-style bead or item in one hand. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the throne-speaking role.2017-10-01October 01 20172017-10-01September 27 20172017-09-27A man seated on an ornate red velvet throne with gilded silver trim, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rust-orange ochre robe with embroidered gold trim and rudraksha beads, a gold necklace with a large round pendant, and a red bindi-like mark on his forehead. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders. He holds a small gold ring-like object in one raised hand while gesturing and smiling. A white cup sits on the lower edge of the frame. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, rudraksha beads, ochre robe and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne while giving a discourse.2017-07-27