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A standing man in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and layered white and multicoloured flower garlands stands barefoot on a white-draped rock, with a red and green leaf garland at his feet. His long dark hair falls to his shoulders and he wears a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him a green-and-orange canopy with tassels reads 'Dhyana', a palm sapling grows beside him, and a forested hillside rises in the background. Several people in white and orange sit on the ground and scattered pink petals cover the rock. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the central figure with the orange robe, rudraksha mala and long hair; the scene looks like a devotional gathering on a hill.

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August 02 20082008-08-02A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged on a rock outcrop, draped with thick garlands of white jasmine, green leaves and red and orange flowers, with a red bindi and a rudraksha mala around his neck. A multicoloured canopy with tassels and gold finial stands behind him, and a white cloth with yellow border spreads beneath him. Several people in white and orange-shawled attire stand in the background among trees on a hillside. Appearance-based label: a person, with the saffron robe, long swept hair, rudraksha mala and garlands as qualifying cues, seated in a place of honour.2008-08-02August 02 20082008-08-02A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands barefoot on a white-draped rock outdoors, waving his right hand. He wears a flowing saffron-orange robe, a dark rudraksha mala, and long garlands of white jasmine, green leaves and red flowers. Behind him is a multicoloured umbrella with orange, blue and green panels and tassels, a hillside with scrubby trees, and a pile of pink petals. Several people in white and orange clothing sit at the sides, some with hands folded in prayer, and a fan palm grows to the right. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by his saffron robe, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair.2008-08-02A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands barefoot on a raised white platform, wearing an orange saffron cloth wrap and a long dark rudraksha mala. He raises his right hand in a blessing wave while a thick garland of white jasmine, green leaves and red roses hangs across his shoulders and chest. The platform is covered with pink rose petals, more flower garlands and an orange towel. Behind him an orange, green and blue canopy umbrella with tassels reads Dhyan, and a hillside with rocks and palms rises in the background. Several people in white and orange clothes stand or sit to the sides.2008-08-02A figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands on a raised white platform strewn with pink petals, hands raised to the head in a salutation. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and he wears a white jasmine garland with red and orange flowers over a rudraksha mala. Behind him a colourful canopy with blue, green, orange and red panels and tasselled edges is visible, with a palm plant and green hills beyond. Seated devotees in white and orange line the platform edge, surrounded by flower garlands on the ground.2008-08-02A standing man wearing an orange saffron wrap over an orange top, draped with long white jasmine and red-orange flower garlands and a rudraksha mala. He has long swept-back dark hair and one hand raised to his head, looking off to the side. Behind him is a colourful umbrella with green, orange, blue and red panels and the word Dhyana visible, with tasseled fringe. A carpet of pink petals lies at the lower left, a palm frond at right, and a hillside with scrub vegetation fills the background. Two seated people in white clothing appear partially at the lower right.2008-08-02A photo of a figure with long dark hair in an orange robe and rudraksha mala, seated cross-legged on a rock outdoors, wearing thick garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers and green leaves. Behind is a striped umbrella in orange, green, red and blue with tassels, above a wooded hillside. At right, two white-clad men stand near a palm, and a small figure stands at lower left.2008-08-02A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a large rock on a hillside, eyes lowered and hands folded in the lap. He wears a long layered garland of white jasmine and red and green flower strands, rudraksha beads around the neck, and long dark swept-back hair. An orange, green and blue canopy umbrella with tasselled fringe stands behind him, with green hills, trees and a palm frond at the sides. A probable Swamiji candidate by the saffron robe, long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garlands, shown seated in devotional honour on the rock.2008-08-02Outdoor photo on a rocky hilltop above a town with temple gopurams and hills behind. A figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a thick white-and-orange flower garland, standing barefoot on a white-draped platform strewn with pink petals and raised palm in greeting. A large multicoloured canopy umbrella with the word Nithyanandapeetam and bird motifs stands nearby. Dozens of people in orange and white clothing sit on the slope below, with more in white near the platform. Caption on image reads Nithyananda Paramashivam2008-08-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a rocky outcrop, wearing long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, with long white and multicolour flower garlands draped over his shoulders and lap. A colourful parasol with a Dhyanapeetam label shades him, and a bed of pink petals covers the rock. In the foreground, several saffron-clad devotees with shaven heads sit facing him. The hillside behind has palms and shrubs. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the centre wearing the saffron robes, long hair and rudraksha mala, with the Dhyanapeetam parasol and floral garlands marking an honoured seat; the audience is seated devotees in orange.2008-08-02A smiling man with long dark wavy hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands outdoors before a hillside, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears an orange saffron wrap and a long rudraksha mala, with white jasmine and red-orange flower garlands draped over his shoulders. Behind him on the left is a colourful striped canopy with a golden finial and a panel reading Dhyan. Green trees and rocky hills fill the background. The page indicates Swamiji is present; the appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and floral garlands are consistent with a probable Swamiji identification.2008-08-02