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A seated man in a golden-cream turban and peach silk embroidered kurta with an orange-saffron sash sits on a gilded throne framed by a large arched garland of yellow, orange, red and white marigold flowers, with green leaf accents and white-and-pink blossoms along the edges. A gold tray, lamp stand and ornate golden finial appear at the bottom edge, with a dark draped backdrop behind. A tiny red bindi is visible on his forehead and a gold pendant hangs on his chest. The setting suggests a festival throne reception with floral decoration, consistent with the page's Paada Pooja and Hamsa Vahanam headings. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, a turban and saffron sash, and is seated on the honoured throne, a seat of honour.

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December 28 20092009-12-28A 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.2016-12-23December 28 20092009-12-28A 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.2016-12-23September 22 20112011-09-22 +1 copiesJuly 19 20162016-07-19October 11 20102010-10-11November 11 20132013-11-11A 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 seated man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste at chest level. He wears a red bindi, a white and pink garland, and gold bangles on his upper arm, with rudraksha-style beads visible at his chest. Behind him rises an ornate gold repoussé halo-shaped backdrop, flanked by red velvet cushions, and the throne is framed by bands of yellow, purple, magenta and red flower garlands, with red blossoms along the base. The scene reads as a formal seated darshan setting. Appearance cues include the saffron turban, ornate gold and ceremonial garlanding, so the seated figure is a person.2010-10-24A photograph of a smiling man seated before a golden throne decorated with yellow marigold and red rose garlands and green leaves. He wears a multicoloured orange, pink, green and yellow turban with a red bindi, an orange silk shawl with gold border, and long gold bead necklaces. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Two gold lion-headed armrests flank him. The background is orange with a partially visible painted image at the right edge.2010-10-12A 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.2016-12-23