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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged before an ornate gold throne with carved arch and lion motifs, flanked by two gold oil lamps topped with bird figures. He wears rudraksha malas around the neck and wrists, a red bindi on the forehead, and holds his palms together in namaste while smiling. A red cloth covers the seat and a water bottle rests at the lower right. a person: the saffron robes, rudraksha malas, and ceremonial setting are the qualifying cues, and he is seated in person on the throne.

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November 08 20112011-11-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits before an ornate gold-leaf throne with carved peacock and lion motifs, flanked by two tall golden oil lamps. He wears a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, raises one arm with the hand bent overhead, and rests the other hand on his knee. A plastic water bottle sits at the lower right. The dark backdrop and gold throne suggest a formal discourse or satsang setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and is seated on a throne, so the appearance-based label applies.2011-11-08November 08 20112011-11-08A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back and gilded lion-like side supports, in front of a deep navy blue draped backdrop. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body and a long beaded mala necklace, and he is smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Two brass lamp stands with peacock-shaped finials flank the throne, with potted plants and flower arrangements at each side and a gold footstool in front.2011-11-11 +1 copiesNovember 19 20112011-11-19November 11 20112011-11-11A seated figure in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a red-draped platform before an ornate gold throne with carved arch and lion-like side motifs. He wears a rudraksha mala, a red bindi, and bracelets, and his hands are raised in a gesture of teaching. Two tall gold oil lamps flank the throne. Only one physical person is present. A faint printed caption reads Nithyananda Paramashivam at lower right. a person is seated in a teaching posture, appearance cues including saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne.2011-11-08November 16 20112011-11-16November 19 20112011-11-19November 08 20112011-11-08A man seated cross-legged on a red-draped platform before an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-like figures and a garland of yellow and red flowers. He wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a long rudraksha-style bead mala with a large pendant, and gold armlets, and has a red tilak on his forehead. His right hand is raised in a gesture of speech while he speaks. Brass lamps stand on either side of the throne, with a brass lamp-stand topped by a bird figure on each side. The setting suggests a discourse or satsang.2011-11-16 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion, with peacock and bird carvings on its arched back. He wears layered white beaded necklaces, white bangles, a red bindi, and his bare feet are visible at the front. His right hand is raised in a gesture while he speaks. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a small tray of offerings sits at the lower right. A wall of dark blue draping forms the background. The image appears to show a satsang discourse setting. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of saffron robes, turban, ornate ceremonial necklaces and a throne fit the candidate, so this is treated as an in-person presence.2011-11-19