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A seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe and a long multi-coloured marigold garland sits on a red-cushioned throne-chair on a raised stage in a temple-like hall. Behind him stands a golden deity murti of a goddess in a red turban and jewelled ornaments, holding objects in her hands, with a golden trident-like staff at the right. A man on the left wears white dhoti-style clothing, long hair and rudraksha beads, sitting on the floor near a small table holding a white cup. On the right, a woman in a blue sari with a beaded necklace sits beside the throne. Potted plants, brass lamps and red drapes frame the scene. a person: the seated man has a candidate appearance with a rudraksha mala and ornate garland, though the presentation cues are not fully distinctive.

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A seated man in rust-orange robes sits on an ornate white-and-pink throne in front of a golden deity murti, a goddess with a red turban and jewelled necklaces holding a trident-like staff. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a flower garland in red, yellow and white, and has a tilak on his forehead. Two women attend: one on the left in white with a rudraksha mala and bangles, and one on the right in a blue sari with a beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps, a tall ceremonial staff, potted plants and a small cup of tea surround the stage, with red drapes behind. Appearance-based label: a person seated on the throne with a rudraksha mala, rust-orange robes and garland.2017-02-19February 18 20172017-02-18A seated man in rust-red saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala with a white flower garland sits on a silver-and-red throne in front of a golden deity murti with a crown and trident-like emblems, flanked by red drapes, potted plants and brass lamps. He has long hair, a beard and a tilak and smiles while gesturing with one hand. To his left a man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a rudraksha mala sits on a colourful woven mat, and to his right a woman in a maroon sari with gold jewellery holds a mobile phone to her ear.2017-02-18A photograph of a seated ceremonial stage with a central figure on an ornate white-and-red throne wearing a rust-orange robe, a long white-and-pink flower garland, rudraksha beads and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure has a full dark beard and short hair and gestures with his right hand. Flanking him, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and orange-streaked forehead sits on the floor at left, and a woman in a maroon sari with gold necklace holds a phone to her ear at right. Behind the throne stands a gilded deity murti with a golden crown, flanked by brass oil lamps (diya), a brass trident, potted green plants, a yellow-and-red cloth backdrop and colourful striped cloth on the floor. A caption on the photo reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam . . The central figure is a person candidate on the throne, identified only by appearance cues2017-02-18A seated bearded man in a rust-orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a red and silver throne in front of a golden deity murti wearing a red turban and crown, with a golden trident leaning beside him. A white garland hangs from his shoulders and a white marking is on his forehead. To his left a man with long swept-back hair, white dhoti and sacred thread sits on the floor, and to the right a woman in a purple sari and gold necklace sits. Potted plants, brass oil lamps and a red-and-gold drape fill the background. The setting is a ritual stage.2017-02-18A photograph of a seated man in a red-brown ochre robe on an ornate white and red throne, draped with a pink and white flower garland and a brown beaded mala. He has a red forehead mark and a long beard. Behind him a golden deity murti with a crown and trident-bearing figure stands in a gold-framed shrine, with a golden trident leaning beside the throne. Potted green plants, brass oil lamps, a small table with a white cup, and a red and green striped cloth surround the platform. To the left, a priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and white markings on his arms sits near the dais. A red curtain and a yellow drape frame the scene, and a partially visible person in purple sits at the right edge. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne with a flower garland and beaded mala as a central seated figure.2017-02-18February 19 20172017-02-19A seated man in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne chair on a stage hung with red drapes and a gold backdrop. He wears a rudraksha mala, a long garland of yellow and red flowers, and a forehead marking, with hands raised in a blessing gesture and eyes closed. He holds a golden trident-topped staff in one hand. Behind him stands a deity murti in a turban and gold jewellery, flanked by potted plants, brass oil lamps and tall decorated kalasha-style pillars. Physical people count: one seated man. Probable identity appearance cues: long swept hair, rudraksha mala, and ornate garland on a throne.2017-02-19February 18 20172017-02-18February 19 20172017-02-19A seated man in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate white-and-red throne in front of a golden deity murti of a goddess in a golden shrine with a red-and-gold backdrop. He wears a pink and white flower garland, a gold ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha mala, with gold bangles on his wrists. A tall golden trident stands to the left, with brass oil lamps, potted plants and a tray of limes at the base. a person: the seated man has a full beard, shaved head with short hair, saffron-brown robes, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace on a throne, a combination of cues consistent with the page's claim.2017-02-19A seated man in a rust-red ochre robe sits on a white and red throne in front of a golden arched backdrop showing a deity murti with a crown, trident-like staff and a turban-wearing figure. A long white flower garland hangs from his neck and a rudraksha-style mala rests on his chest. Around him, a man on the left in white dhoti with a shaved head and bare-chested figure with long hair wear rudraksha malas and body markings, while a woman in a purple sari with gold necklaces sits on the right. a person is the central seated figure, shown with a bindi, a long flower garland and an ochre robe.2017-02-18