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Indoor photo in an orange-walled room with a framed world map titled "NITHYANANDA VEDIC TEMPLES" (also in Kannada) and a portrait collage above of Ramana Maharishi and others. A seated figure in a gold-trimmed red throne, with long swept-back dark hair, gold necklaces, rudraksha mala, a green silk garment with a shawl and orange cloth on the armrests, appears to be a person candidate with distinctive ceremonial cues. A standing man in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a cloth bag beside a rope barrier. A pedestal fan and a hanging oil lamp are visible.

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Photo inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls. A long-haired person in a green silk sari with a gold border sits on an ornate red and gold throne, with a small orange cloth draped on its armrest. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed man in orange robes sits on the floor, and a young person in orange robes and glasses sits cross-legged on a red carpet holding a phone. In the foreground, shaved-headed men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls sit on the floor, one with hands pressed to his face. A framed map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples hangs on the wall, and a poster of photographs stands at upper left. The throne-seated person's appearance is uncertain, so no identification is made from appearance.2011-11-01A ceremonial scene inside a hall with an orange-painted wall. A long-haired figure in a red and gold sari sits on an ornate red and gold throne-like chair, reaching out to receive a brass plate from a shaved-headed priest in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Around them, men in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded or hold garlands, and a woman in a white sari with garlands kneels or stands near the plate, along with a seated woman in a green and gold sari. A wall map reads Nithyananda Vedic Temples. The seated figure is described by role only; the appearance cues are a red and gold sari and a throne, which are insufficient to confirm identity.2011-11-06October 07 20112011-10-07A photograph inside a hall with orange-painted walls. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap and multiple ornate gold necklaces, sitting on a red and gold throne-style chair and smiling. Standing to the left, several monastic men in orange robes stand, one holding a water bottle, one with a shaved head and rudraksha mala. On the right, men in white dhoti and shirt walk past, one carrying a red folder and another holding a red book. A wall map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples shows world locations, and a framed poster partly visible at top left. Several seated devotees appear at the bottom edge. A probable Swamiji candidate is seated on the throne, identified by the seated figure's long hair, saffron wrap, and gold necklaces.2011-11-29Indoor photo in a room with orange-painted walls. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, a long orange shawl and layered gold-bead necklaces sits smiling on an ornate red velvet throne with gold trim. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a beaded mala kneels on a mat, smiling and holding his hands together. A standing man in white kurta and pants, wearing a rudraksha mala and holding a red harmonium, stands at left. A map on the wall reads Nithyananda Vaidika Devalaya with text about temples around the world. A white-clad figure stands at right edge. Seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron garments and ornate gold necklace consistent with the page's Swamiji candidate cues.2011-11-29A photograph of a reception in a plain room with orange-painted walls. In the centre, a man in a red silk dhoti and matching shawl with gold border, wearing a long garland of white flowers, walks with palms joined in greeting beside an ornate red and gold throne chair with a microphone on its seat. A woman in an orange-red silk sari carries a brass plate of offerings. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded, one man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads, and women in white and red saris carry plates of fruit and flower garlands. Wall posters show a photo labelled with Maharishi and Yogi Ram Suratkumar, and a map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples.2011-11-06November 29 20112011-11-29November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A woman in a bright green sari with a dark maroon border sits eyes closed on a red velvet throne with gold trim, placed on a red-and-white patterned rug in an orange-walled hall. A saffron-robed monk with a shaved head sits to her right, and a younger devotee in saffron sits in front of the throne with hands together near the face. On the left, a bare-chested man with a sacred thread and white dhoti sits in front of a metal railing, and other seated people in white and saffron appear at the edge. On the orange wall behind the throne hangs a map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples with the text 'We run Temples around the world' and 'Padhuka mandirs in 55 countries'. A framed photo panel on the upper left shows Sri Ramana Maharishi and Sri Aurobindo Swamigal. The throne and rug suggest a ceremonial seating, though the exact ritual is not clear.2011-11-01A person sits on an ornate red throne with gold trim and a gold-edged backrest, wearing a bright green sari and a rudraksha-style necklace, with bare shoulders and feet resting on a small woven mat over a red-and-white patterned rug. Beside the throne a man in a grey shirt and white dhoti stands with arms crossed near a metal railing, and several seated people in white and orange clothing sit on the floor below. Behind them hang a framed photo collage with a caption reading Nithyananda Vedic Temples, a world map, and an orange-painted wall. The setting is an indoor hall with a concrete floor.2011-11-01Photograph of a ritual gathering in a room with orange-painted walls and a wall map titled "Nithyananda Vedic Temples" showing temples and Padhuka mandirs worldwide. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a green garment and orange wrap, with a gold garland and beaded necklaces, sits with hands folded on an ornate red and gold throne. Four men in orange robes sit on the floor to the right, some with hands in anjali and one with a rudraksha mala. A man in white dhoti sits at left, and a floral garland and brass plates with offerings lie in front. Ceiling fan, hanging lamp and a doorway with figures in orange and white complete the scene.2011-11-01