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A man seated on an ornate silver-backed chair, eyes closed and smiling, wears a black dreadlocked turban with a small crescent ornament, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, a gold chain, and a rust-red sleeveless garment with a leopard-print waist sash. He holds a white cloth and a mala. In front of him sit a stone mortar and pestle, a dark wooden block topped with a yellow-dusted object, herb bundles, baskets, and a small silver figure of a deity murti on the right. Dark foliage and smoke fill the background, with a microphone stand near his head. Several sources point to Swamiji (probable): the crescent-topped dreadlocked turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklace distinguish him, and the scene is an aushadha preparation.

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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate silver throne at night, outdoors with dark foliage behind him. He wears a rust-red sleeveless robe, a leopard-print waist belt, layered rudraksha malas, a gold chain and red-and-gold armbands, with a long swept-back black turban-style hair and a crescent emblem above the forehead. He holds a white cloth and a mala, eyes closed and smiling. In front of him are a dark stone slab with yellow powder, herbs, coconuts, a stone mortar and a silver tray, while a small metal deity figure holding a lamp and wisps of smoke stand at right. a person: the flowing hair, crescent emblem, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial gold necklace match the page's description of a person presiding over an aushadha preparation, though this is appearance-based.2017-09-14 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate silver throne-chair outdoors at night, dressed in a sleeveless rust-red robe with a leopard-print waist sash, layered rudraksha malas, a gold chain and a crescent ornament on a tall dreadlocked turban. He holds a white cloth or paper in one hand while the other rests on a ceremonial staff. In front of him stand a dark stone pedestal dusted with yellow turmeric, bowls of powders, green herbs, a wicker basket and a small bronze deity figure at right, with incense smoke drifting through the scene. A microphone stand is visible behind. This matches the page's aushadha preparation process; the seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (long dreadlocked hair, crescent crown, rudraksha malas and saffron-toned ritual clothing) shown as a physically present ritual participant. Lower right text reads Paramashivam with Nithyanandapedia credit.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red sleeveless robe and red sash sits on an ornate silver-backed throne at night, smiling and holding a white folded cloth. He wears a tall black matted headpiece with a crescent ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, layered rudraksha malas and a gold pendant necklace. Before him on a dark wooden block lie herbs, a pestle, a small silver implement and a shell-like object, with a silver-framed table of offerings and a figurine at right. Smoke rises at the right edge, and a microphone clip is visible on his face. Appearance-based identification suggests the probable Swamiji (probable) in a presiding role, based on the long swept-back hair, crown-like ornament and rudraksha malas; the page's claim of herb preparation is consistent with the visible herbs and mortar.2017-09-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a leopard-print waist sash sits on an ornate silver throne-style chair at night outdoors. He wears a crescent-moon ornament in his matted dreadlocks, a forehead tilak, rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and a gold chain. He holds a white cloth-wrapped object and a cord of beads, while a table before him holds a stone mortar and pestle, herbs, leaves, turmeric powder, a brass pot, bowls, a small black stone linga-like block with yellow powder, and a basket. A silver-framed altar with flower garlands and a small deity murti stands at right. Herbal preparation with blessing ritual appears to be taking place.2017-09-14 +2 copiesA man with a tall dreadlocked black headwrap and a white crescent ornament sits on an ornate silver throne-chair in a dim outdoor setting with dark foliage behind him. He wears a rust-red sleeveless robe, a leopard-print waist sash, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold chain and red-orange bands on his arms, and holds a folded white paper and a mala. He has a tilak on his forehead and a microphone clipped nearby. Before him stand a metal vessel with a dark bottle, a silver trident-like staff, brass plates of yellow powder, and a small golden deity figure with an outstretched hand. A woven basket sits at the lower left. a person: the appearance cues of dreadlocks, saffron-red ascetic robe, rudraksha malas and gold chain match the candidate.2017-09-14 +1 copiesA smiling man with long dark dreadlocked hair wrapped in a tall black turban, with a white flower ornament at the top, sits on an ornate silver throne-style chair. He wears a rust-red sleeveless robe, a leopard-print waist sash, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant chain, and rudraksha bracelets. He holds a folded white cloth and a mala, with a microphone clipped nearby. In front of him are a wooden grinding base with yellow powder, bowls of turmeric-coloured material, green leaves and a silver tray. A small golden figure of a deity holding a lamp stands at the right edge. Background foliage is dark and blurred. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with rudraksha malas, rust-red robe and turban.2017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +7 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate silver throne-style chair in front of a dark outdoor background with a microphone stand above him. He wears a rust-red sleeveless robe, a leopard-print waist sash, a rudraksha mala draped across his chest and a gold necklace, with rudraksha bands on his upper arms. His tall black turban-style hair is wrapped high, with a white feather-like ornament on top, and a tilak is on his forehead. He has his eyes closed, is smiling, and holds a folded white paper in one hand while gesturing with the other. A small golden deity murti sits at the right edge of the frame. Exact identity is not established from appearance alone.2017-09-14 +1 copies