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A photograph of a seated bearded man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rust-brown robe, a white-and-pink flower garland, long gold beaded necklaces and gold bangles, with a white tilak on his forehead and a headset microphone. To the left, a priest in a purple turban and white dhoti holds a leafy green branch raised overhead while carrying a metal bowl wrapped in white mesh. Behind them, blurred yellow and orange festival decorations and a flickering oil lamp suggest a ritual abhishekam setting. A Yamaha mixer sits on the throne's armrest. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, saffron-brown clothing and throne seating.

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December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02October 16 20162016-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual abhishekam on a stage. A seated man with long dark hair, a white forehead marking, a dark beard, a thick gold necklace, and rudraksha-style beads, wearing an orange-red saffron robe, raises a green leaf bundle with one hand while his eyes are closed. Standing at left is a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a yellow-green cloth on his head, pouring liquid from a white vessel with a metal spout. Behind them is an ornate gold carved throne backdrop and a red cushioned seat, with a microphone and a Yamaha keyboard at right. a person appears as the seated figure in saffron with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces.2016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-embossed throne (peetha) with a red curtain behind, holding a green leaf raised near his face while his eyes are closed. He wears an orange-saffron robe, long rudraksha-style beaded mala and ornate gold necklaces, gold bangles, a white-and-red forehead marking and a dark beard; a Yamaha keyboard and microphone sit at his side. In front of him, a priest with bare chest, white dhoti, yellow head cloth and red-thread sacred cord bends forward holding a white-and-silver vessel, apparently pouring during an abhishekam ritual. Two people are visible. The seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, with the saffron robe, mala, gold necklaces and long hair as qualifying cues.2016-10-16December 02 20162016-12-02A seated man on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with gold lion armrests receives a leafy green sprig being raised above his head by a shirtless priest in white dhoti standing at left, who holds a small brass vessel. The seated man wears a red-maroon saffron-toned robe, a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and armlet, a vibhuti mark on his forehead, and a small headset microphone, his eyes lowered. Behind them, seated devotees in white and red fill the hall, with a Yamaha keyboard at right. This appears to be a blessing with leaves at a satsang setting; a printed caption reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2016-06-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, during a ceremony. He wears a saffron-brown robe, a rudraksha mala, multiple gold ceremonial necklaces, a white and pink flower garland, gold bangles and bracelets, a red bindi and white tilak, and a small headset microphone. A figure at left in a gold-embroidered garment holds a bundle of green leaves and a white wrapped offering. Behind him are yellow and orange floral decorations, a brass oil lamp, and a Yamaha audio mixer sits in front of the throne.2016-12-02Photo of a ritual abhishekam on a golden throne. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a yellow-green headcloth leans forward, pouring liquid from a white vessel held in his hands. A seated man with long dark hair, a full beard, a white vibhuti line on the forehead, ornate gold necklaces, gold bangles and an orange-red robe receives the offering, holding a green leaf or grass stalk. Behind them is an elaborately carved gold backdrop, with red velvet seats and a microphone and Yamaha keyboard at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and orange robes, and is receiving the abhishekam as the central figure.2016-10-16A bearded man with a tilak and white vibhuti marks sits eyes-closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange-brown robe, multiple gold necklaces, a white and pink flower garland, and gold armlets and bangles, with a headset microphone clipped near his face. Behind him, a Yamaha mixer sits on the seat edge. On the left, an attendant in a purple cloth raises a bundle of green leaves overhead while another hand holds a silver bowl or vessel. Colourful deity murtis and garlanded figures fill the background. The man is an appearance-based a person, based on the throne, orange robe, gold necklaces and garland, and his seated ceremonial role.2016-12-02