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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne backed by a golden arch, draped with a tiger skin and flanked by golden lion heads. He wears a long multi-strand bead necklace with a gold pendant, gold armbands and bangles, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. Two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues stand on either side, each with four arms, gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and lamps in their hands, against a blue and green painted wall with a wooden door behind.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on a large gilded throne with a golden arched back and lion-head armrests. He wears a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant necklace, with gold bangles on his wrists, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. A tiger skin lies draped over the red-cushioned dais. Two painted deity murti flank the throne, each with four arms, gold crowns, gold necklaces and orange-red dhoti, holding ritual objects. a person appears to be the seated figure, presiding over a satsang teaching. The image is a photograph of a temple-like stage.2013-08-03August 03 20132013-08-03 +1 copiesA seated man sits on an ornate golden throne with a tall arched back and carved lion-head armrests, set on a tiger-skin cushion with a red velvet base. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulders, a bare chest, an orange-brown dhoti with gold border, a heavy gold necklace with pendant, gold armbands and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. Flanking him are two large painted deity figures with multiple arms, holding ritual objects, in orange and green dhotis with gold belts. The background shows painted blue and pink pillars with ornamental details. The page-flagged candidate has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with distinctive gold ornaments, so he is identified as Swamiji (probable) seated in a satsang setting.2013-08-12July 10 20142014-07-10April 28 20142014-04-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and a tiger-skin cloth draped over the platform. He wears a long orange-and-red garland, a large gold ceremonial pendant, gold bangles and a red forehead mark, and he rests his hands on the armrests while smiling. Behind him stand two tall painted deity murti figures with multiple arms, gold crowns and gold waistbands, each holding ritual implements, with a golden arched backrest behind the throne. A tall brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and a wooden door is visible in the background. a person is shown seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, long garland, gold pendant and ornate throne setting.2013-09-02September 02 20132013-09-02August 03 20132013-08-03 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with red velvet cushions, framed by a gold arch decorated with red roses, white flowers and peacock feathers. The seated person wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a white garland with a gold pendant, with arms resting on the armrests and a smiling expression. Two tall standing figures with multiple arms and gold crowns flank the throne, painted in red and orange with gold jewellery. A brass oil lamp (vilakku) stands at the right edge and a yellow-clad person is partly visible at the lower left. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a saffron-orange robe with a garland, consistent with the appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable).2014-06-12A seated man in maroon and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads and red velvet cushions, a microphone at his face, during a satsang at an ashram hall. He wears an orange and maroon turban with a red bindi, a long mala of beads, gold armbands and bangles, and is barefoot. A ceremonial sword lies across the throne armrest. Two tall painted guardian figures with gold ornaments stand on either side, and two gold lion statues rest on the platform. A printed credit line on the lower right reads Nithyananda Paramashivam and2012-04-04August 15 20142014-08-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and maroon velvet cushions, against a pastel blue and gold temple wall. He wears a saffron-orange and yellow dhoti-style garment, a long beaded necklace of white and gold beads with a gold pendant, multiple gold bangles and a gold ring, and smiles with his palms together. Flanking him are two large painted deity murti figures with gold crowns, gold jewellery and orange dhotis, each holding a lamp and a trident-like staff. A small golden kalasha-style lamp stand is visible at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man is a candidate by his saffron-orange clothing, long dark hair, and gold necklaces and bangles, seated on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2013-08-19