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A photograph of a ceremonial scene before a gold-carved throne draped in yellow and backed by red curtains. A seated man in a rust-brown robe and matching brown turban has a white and red flower garland placed on him by a bare-chested attendant in a white dhoti with striped border and a pink head cloth. The seated man wears gold necklaces and bangles. The attendant holds a silver plate of fruit and offerings. Potted green plants, clay pots and a microphone stand frame the scene. A decorative kalasha-style cone sits near the throne.

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A seated man in a maroon turban with a jeweled ornament and crescent emblem, wearing a rust-maroon shawl, layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, and a pink-and-white flower garland, sits on a red cushioned throne before a gold lotus-petal backrest. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands at left, raising one arm and applying white markings. The Nithyananda Paramashivam archive photo is framed by gold-and-maroon drapery. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's turban, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and saffron-maroon shawl are distinctive presentation cues, shown receiving a ritual honouring from the priest.2017-07-08A ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual on a golden peetha throne backed by a golden arch and red curtains. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a purple-and-gold turban pours liquid from a white vessel while standing at the left. Seated on a red-cushioned gold throne at right, a bearded man wears a maroon turban with gold ornament, a maroon robe, layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, and raises a sprig of green leaves. A golden trident stands at upper left, a small deity murti with flower garlands sits on the throne back, and brass lamps and a kalasha are placed around the stage.2017-02-22A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-red robe, wearing layered white and pink garlands and a rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border bends forward to wash or anoint the seated figure's hands from a brass vessel. Behind them stands a large deity murti in gold-framed throne setting, draped in marigold and rose garlands. Blurred audience heads fill the lower foreground, with string lights, flower strings and a white cooling unit at the right edge.2017-03-11A photograph of a man with a long beard seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, his eyes closed and right hand raised in blessing. He wears a maroon turban with a gold crown ornament, a maroon robe, layered gold necklaces, a white and red flower garland, and gold armbands. A blurred attendant in a pink head cloth stands at the left edge. Behind the throne are gold-framed panels with a deity murti, a tall brass lamp stand, and red drapery; potted plants and clay pots flank the stage. A microphone stand is visible at right, and white powder lies on the floor. Probable Swamiji seated on a peetha, the throne, with cues of a maroon turban, layered gold necklaces and rudraksha-style adornments; the appearance is consistent with the page's claim.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22March 11 20172017-03-11A seated man in a rust-red turban decorated with jewelled ornaments sits on a gilded throne with a large golden lotus-petal backrest and red bolster cushions. He wears a rust-red robe, a gold necklace, a long garland of pink and white flowers, and rudraksha bracelets on his arms. A bare-chested man with a white cloth tied around his head bows forward at the left edge, his hand raised near his face. Behind the throne hang gold and red drapes, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. A man wearing a turban, robe and multiple garlands, seated on a throne, matches the page's Swamiji reference through distinctive ceremonial cues, so the identity is only probable from appearance.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08September 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesA seated man in a maroon turban with a green feather and a crescent-moon ornament sits on an ornate gold lotus-petalled throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped cloth. He wears a maroon robe, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, a gold waist belt and gold armbands, and his bare feet rest on the cloth. A shirtless attendant in white dhoti with a white marked body and long hair leans in from the left, touching his shoulder, while a second attendant's hand rests on the attendant's back. Gold and maroon draped curtains with repeated figures form the backdrop. Appearance-based cues (turban, gold ornaments, maroon robe, throne) suggest a person, seated in a dignified role as attendants serve him in the satsang setting.2017-09-05February 22 20172017-02-22