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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with a large arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. He wears a gold crown, a gold-and-red ceremonial garment, a heavy gold necklace and a pink-white flower garland, and raises both hands in a gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A tiger-skin cushion covers the seat, gold lion figures flank the throne, and a gold trident leans beside him against a purple-blue backdrop. Red cushions and brass pots sit at the lower left. a person seated in a teaching posture, matching the crown, gold ornaments and flower decor cues.

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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden-and-red throne decorated with a large arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti, a gold crown-like headpiece, multiple gold necklaces, a pink-and-white flower garland, and gold bangles, and sits cross-legged on a striped tiger-skin cushion with a trident leaning beside him. A microphone stands in front of him as he gestures while speaking, smiling broadly. Gold lion figures flank the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, a full beard, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style adornments, consistent with the page's reference to Paramahamsa Nithyananda's 40th Avatardinotsava celebration. No other physical people are clearly visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests raises his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a cream turban with a red bindi, a red and gold garment, a red beaded mala and a long floral garland of white, red, yellow and purple flowers. A ceremonial silver staff stands beside the throne, and the back is decorated with a multicoloured flower arch of purple, yellow, green and red blooms. Brass oil lamps hang on chains at the sides. The seated figure appears to be a person, seated in a ceremonial role, with his cues being the turban, ornate red attire and beaded necklaces.2011-12-12A man seated on a red-cushioned golden throne decorated with a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. He wears a gold crown-like headpiece, a large gold necklace with pendants, a rudraksha-style mala, a pink garland, gold armlets and bangles, and an orange-brown dhoti with a bare chest. A golden trident stands to his left and golden lion heads adorn the armrests. A tiger-striped cloth covers the seat, and a microphone stands before him against a purple backdrop. A golden kalasha-like finial rises above the throne. Appearance-based cues (distinctive crown, gold ornaments, saffron-orange clothing, throne and trident) suggest Swamiji (probable) seated as the honoured guest of the event.2016-12-23A seated man on a richly decorated throne, a peetha framed by a tall backrest of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers, with golden lion armrests and a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat. He wears an ornate gold crown, a pink and white flower garland, multiple gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and an orange-saffron cloth, sitting cross-legged and smiling with one hand raised toward a microphone on a stand. A golden trident stands to his left against a violet stage backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the golden crown, orange-saffron clothing, rudraksha-style gold necklaces and the throne presentation are the qualifying cues, shown seated as the speaker on stage.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man in a golden ornate throne decorated with yellow marigold garlands, red flowers and green leaves, with a tiger-skin cushion beneath him. He wears a rust-brown dhoti, red and white beaded malas, gold necklaces and bangles, and a tilak on his forehead, raising both palms and smiling. Gold bundles wrapped in orange cloth sit beside the throne, and a golden relief panel forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style malas, gold necklaces and ceremonial saffron-brown clothing seated on a throne, consistent with the page's Guru Purnima offering context.2016-07-19December 23 20162016-12-23A bearded man with a shaved-looking head sits cross-legged on a red throne with golden lion armrests and a tiger-skin cushion, smiling and speaking into a microphone. He wears a golden crown, an ornate gold necklace with a pendant, multiple rudraksha-style gold garlands, a pink and white flower garland, and rust-brown draped clothing. A golden trishula stands at his left. Behind him is a large arch of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers on a blue stage backdrop.2016-12-23A man seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) covered with a flower-garland arch of red, yellow, green, white and purple blooms. He wears a saffron-orange cloth, a golden crown-like headpiece, a long rudraksha-style flower and gold necklace, and bangles, and rests his hands together on his lap. A gold parasol stands above him, a tiger-skin cloth covers the seat, and a trident leans at his left side. Behind him stands a large dark deity murti decorated with garlands, and a microphone stands in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, crown and ornate necklaces match the presentation cues of the Nithyananda Paramashivam.2016-12-23A photograph of a seated man on a red throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple, with golden lion heads on the armrests and a golden trident beside him. He wears a golden crown, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, a pink and white floral garland, and an orange-saffron robe, and sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin cloth with his hands folded, in front of a microphone. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne; the appearance cues are the crown, gold ornaments and saffron robe.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23