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A seated man in a gilded throne with ornate carved golden backrest, wearing saffron-orange robes and a white and multicoloured flower garland, with a red-and-white tilak on his forehead and a beaded bracelet on his wrist. He smiles with one hand at his chin and rests the other near a large silver bowl on a white-draped table scattered with yellow flowers. Two large gilded female attendant statues flank the throne, one holding a lamp-like dish, and a gilded deity murti with a flower garland stands behind. A water bottle and a bronze-coloured bottle sit on the table and a pale lilac drape hangs behind.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, flanked by two large gold statues of female attendants holding lamps. He wears a white-and-red forehead mark, a white and multicoloured flower garland, and a bracelet, and gestures with one hand toward a silver bowl of petals and offerings on a white-draped table. A golden deity murti with yellow and red flower garlands is visible above. Other items on the table include water bottles, folded white napkins and flower petals. The setting appears to be a ritual stage with white drapery behind. Swamiji (probable): the man's long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style garland and ornate throne fit the page's description of Nithyananda Paramashivam, though this is an appearance-based label.2016-12-18A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved back, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland over his shoulders, with a vertical white and red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. He rests one hand on his chin and holds a large silver bowl on a white-draped table scattered with yellow flower petals. Flanking him are two large gold female figures holding lamps, and a gold-decorated deity murti stands above with a garland of yellow and red flowers. Bottles and a white cloth sit on the table, and a lilac backdrop hangs behind.2016-12-18A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a ceremonial hall. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a long white garland with blue and white beads, has a white-and-red forehead mark and a black beard, and rests one hand on a large silver bowl on a white cloth scattered with yellow flowers. Two golden standing female figures holding lamps flank the throne, and a figure draped in yellow and red flowers stands above. Behind, women in sarees hold brass vessels. The seated man is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji, with saffron robe, long dark hair, beard and garland cues, so the label is probable.2016-12-18A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a white-and-blue flower garland, and a white tilak on his forehead. He rests his hand on a large silver bowl on a white cloth scattered with yellow flowers. Golden standing figures holding oil lamps flank the throne, and a multicoloured deity murti decorated with yellow and red garlands stands behind. On the right, two women in saris, one in a teal sari and one in a green sari, hold brass plates. White cloth and draped offerings fill the foreground.2016-12-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over his body, a rudraksha-style mala and a white garland with blue beads, white vibhuti on the forehead and a red bindi. He smiles while touching his chin and resting his other hand over a silver bowl of yellow flowers. Golden standing female attendant statues holding trays flank the throne, and a flower-decorated altar with a tiered gold canopy appears behind him, with a white draped backdrop. a person is seated on the throne with a bowl of flowers before him.2016-12-18A bearded man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, smiling and holding a handheld microphone in one hand while the other rests on the edge of a large silver bowl. He wears a white-and-blue beaded garland and a white tilak with a red bindi on his forehead. Two large gold standing figures of female attendants with oil lamps flank the throne, and a floral garland decorates the top of the throne backdrop. Yellow marigold petals lie on a white draped table in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robe, long swept-back hair, white forehead marks and gold-throne setting match the page's account of Swamiji presiding at this event.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat. He wears a white-and-blue flower garland, has long swept-back dark hair, a beard, a white tilak with a red bindi, and a bangle on his wrist. He smiles and gestures with one hand, while the other hand rests in a large silver bowl with yellow flower petals at its base. Two golden standing figures flank the throne, one holding a bowl, and a red-and-gold decorative element sits above. Behind is a lavender drape and a pink-and-green cloth. Seated on a throne, one person.2016-12-18A smiling man with long dark hair, a full beard and a white forehead marking sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a multicolour garland of white and blue flowers. He holds a microphone in his right hand and raises his left hand, which holds a yellow substance, above a silver bowl on a low stand. Two golden standing female figures with lamps flank the throne, and a floral garland with yellow and red blossoms decorates a deity image above. Yellow flower petals cover the base.2016-12-18A man with long dark hair, a full beard and a red tilak on his forehead sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with a large arched backrest carved with foliage. He wears a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a sleeveless top and a broad beaded gold belt, and wears a long gold necklace. On either side of the throne stand gilded female attendant statues holding trays, one with a trident-like staff. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, and an orange-wrapped offering sits at his feet. Credit line reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and . Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by his distinctive long hair, beard, saffron-red robes, gold necklace and gold beaded belt2017-05-08A photograph of a smiling bearded man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back, wearing an orange saffron robe, a white and blue flower garland, and a white tilak with a red dot on his forehead. He rests one hand on a large silver bowl decorated with yellow marigold petals, and a small microphone is clipped to his robe. Two golden standing female figures holding oil lamps flank the throne, and a garland-draped deity murti appears above. The background is pale lavender drapery. Probable Swamiji (probable): long swept-back dark hair, saffron robe and a flower garland, seated on a throne with a silver bowl and a microphone, as in the page's Maheshwara Puja setting.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18