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A long-haired man in an ivory and gold-bordered embroidered kurta and dhoti sits smiling on a white sofa with gold-embroidered cushions. An older man in a light beige shirt and dark belt bends forward to touch his feet, a gesture of reverence. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a saffron turban and dark kurta above the words SHIVA SUTRA in red and gold lettering. Vases of roses, gerbera and yellow flowers surround the sofa, and a silver tray with small items sits in the foreground. A candidate matching the probable Swamiji presentation sits on the sofa with long swept-back hair and ornate gold-embroidered ivory clothing, while the banner's photograph also depicts a man in a saffron turban.

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A seated man with long dark hair wears a white ceremonial kurta and dhoti-style garment with gold embroidered trim and a red bindi, seated on a white sofa with red and gold cushions. Before him a older man in a white polo shirt bends forward, touching his head to the seated man's hand or knee in a gesture of reverence. Nearby stand vases of roses, lilies and gerberas, a silver tray, and a red-draped side table. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban with ornate gold-trimmed garments, with partial printed text reading "Shiva Sutra" and "Nithyananda". The setting appears to be an indoor event hall with a book-signing or discourse atmosphere.2006-04-27A seated man in an ivory-white embroidered kurta and cream dhoti with gold border sits on a white-draped sofa, smiling and extending his hand toward a younger man in a rust-orange striped kurta who kneels before him. The seated man has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind them a banner shows a smiling man in dark embroidered clothing above the word Shiva Sutras in orange lettering. Red and pink roses, lilies and gerberas fill vases on the left, and a silver tray with flowers sits at the right, beside red and gold cushions.2006-04-27A seated man in a white embroidered sherwani with gold-threaded paisley panels and a gold-bordered shawl sits on a cream-cushioned sofa with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair, eyes closed. He rests one hand on the crown of a kneeling man in a purple striped polo shirt, who bows his head. Behind them a red banner shows a portrait labelled "Nithya..." and the word "Shiva"; a palm plant stands at left and a bouquet of pink gerbera and green wrapping sits at right. a person candidate by appearance: a person, seated and giving blessing with long hair, white embroidered attire and red bindi.2006-04-27April 27 20062006-04-27A seated man with long dark hair and a white ceremonial outfit with gold embroidery sits on a white sofa with gold-trimmed cushions, while a man in a grey t-shirt and jeans leans forward to speak with him. The seated figure has a dark red mark on the forehead and wears a white turban-like head covering in the backdrop poster. Behind them a large red banner reads Shiva Sutras with a portrait of a smiling man in a white turban. Red and pink roses, yellow lilies and a pink-and-red bouquet decorate the sofa and table, and a silver tray with a small offering sits in front. A man in a white shirt stands at the left edge. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, ornate gold-embroidered white attire and a bearing consistent with the a person presentation cues. Two people are visible.2006-04-27A seated man in an off-white embroidered kurta with a gold-bordered cream dhoti rests one hand on the head of an older man bending forward in a white shirt. A woman in a green sari with a dark bun sits to the left, hands folded in respect. Behind them a red banner reads SHIVA SUTRAS with a smiling portrait. Red roses, pink and red gerbera bouquets, palms and a silver tray of offerings surround the sofa. The seated man has long dark hair and a red tilak, and appears to be a person in a receiving role; blessing gesture.2006-04-27April 27 20062006-04-27April 26 20062006-04-26April 26 20062006-04-26April 26 20062006-04-26A photograph of a seated man in a cream-white kurta with gold embroidered trim and a white dhoti-style cloth, long dark hair falling past his shoulders, eyes closed, seated on a white-draped sofa or couch. A man in a tan short-sleeved polo shirt, seen from behind, kneels or bows with hands pressed together in namaskar, touching his forehead toward the seated man's hand. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark garment, with the partial words Shiva and Sutra visible in orange and gold lettering. Red roses, yellow and orange flowers and a pink-and-green gerbera bouquet surround them, with a red-draped table at left. a person candidate is present with several cues: long swept-back hair, white ceremonial clothing and gold-trimmed garments, seated in the honoured position.2006-04-27A seated man in a white embroidered kurta with gold-thread trim and a white dhoti with gold border sits on a white sofa with gold and red cushions, long dark hair swept back, a red bindi on his forehead. A kneeling person in a pale yellow silk shirt leans toward him and touches his forehead with one hand, a gesture of blessing. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man with long hair and a white turban, labelled with the words Shiva Sutras. Red roses, yellow and white flowers, and pink gerbera bouquets fill the room, with a red-draped side table and a tray of offerings at lower right.2006-04-27