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A photograph of a man seated on a red-cushioned throne with an ornate gold back, wearing a rust-orange wrap, a leopard-print headband, a heavy gold necklace, and stacked red and gold bangles. He raises a long white flower garland with orange blossoms over his head with both hands during a Shiva Deeksha initiation program. A microphone stands nearby, and a tray of fruit and flowers sits at the lower right. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned clothing, so the seated figure is identified as the teacher leading the initiation.

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August 21 20172017-08-21A man seated on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold-leaf backrest, eyes closed, palms pressed together in namaste. He wears a leopard-print saffron turban, a white stripe with a red bindi on his forehead, a white flower garland, rudraksha-style red-brown robes and gold ornaments including bangles, armlets and a gold ring. A microphone stands at right and a Yamaha keyboard sits at lower left; a second person's shoulder is visible at the left edge. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in a ceremonial shivadeeksha initiation setting.2017-08-21A seated man with eyes closed sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold peacock-feather style backrest. He wears a leopard-print turban, a white-and-red tilak on his forehead, a rust-red shawl, gold necklaces, a white and red flower garland, and gold armlets. A microphone stands in front of him and a small dark object rests on the table. The background is dim with foliage. Tied to the page's Shiva Deeksha event, this appears to be a sanctified discourse or initiation setting, and the seated figure's appearance, with the turban, ornate gold chair and rudraksha-style ceremonial adornment, is consistent with a probable Swamiji presence.2017-08-21October 01 20172017-10-01A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion, speaking into a microphone at an evening event. He wears a leopard-print turban, a rudraksha-style wrap in deep red-brown, and a thick garland of white jasmine and red roses over gold ornamental necklaces. Gold bangles and an armlet are on his arms, and a red tilak marks his forehead above white ash. His long dreadlocked hair is coiled on his head, and his right hand is raised near his chin in a gesture of discourse. Bright stage lights glow in the dark background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated as the speaker.2017-08-21A seated man in rust-brown ochre robes sits on a red cushioned throne before a large gold peacock-fan backrest. He wears a leopard-print turban with a red and white tilak on his forehead, a white and orange flower garland, and heavy gold necklaces and rudraksha-style ornaments. Gold armlets and bangles adorn his arms. A black Yamaha audio mixer stands in front of him on a stand and a microphone is angled at his face. The setting appears to be a Shiva Deeksha discourse or initiation session. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with turban, ochre robes and ornate gold jewellery is a candidate for the Nithyananda Paramashivam label on this page, though appearance alone is not conclusive.2017-08-21August 21 20172017-08-21August 21 20172017-08-21August 21 20172017-08-21A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe, wearing a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a large gold pendant, a gold waist belt, and rudraksha-style orange-red beaded bracelets. He has long dark hair swept back, a white horizontal forehead mark, and holds up a garland of white flowers with red blooms in both hands. He sits on an ornate silver-and-red velvet throne with lion-head armrests, a microphone on a stand beside him. A hand holding a silver tray with offerings appears at the left edge, and a gilded backdrop is behind him. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on a throne, presenting a flower garland during a ceremony.2017-10-01August 21 20172017-08-21August 25 20172017-08-25