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A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion and leopard-print cloth draped over the seat, set against a painted backdrop of Varanasi ghats and temple spires. He wears a rust-red turban, an orange-and-gold draped garment, a rudraksha mala with a large pendant, and bangles on his arms, and sits with hands resting on his knees, smiling. Flanking him are brass oil lamps on stands, a silver trident leaning against the right side, and potted green plants at the base. The printed caption reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, , '

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May 17 20152015-05-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a large carved backrest, draped in a leopard-print cloth, with a maroon velvet cushion behind. The figure wears a rust-orange turban, a rust-orange and gold-bordered robe, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold chain, bangles and a bindi, and sits barefoot with one hand raised in a teaching gesture. A silver trident stands at the right. Brass oil lamps and bowls sit at the base, flanked by potted coleus plants. Behind the throne a backdrop shows a golden-robed figure, a glowing red cosmic background and a painted figure in orange at the left.2015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13 +2 copiesA seated man sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with a carved golden back, draped in a leopard-skin rug at the base. He wears an orange-red turban, a rust-and-saffron wrap with yellow borders, and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. He holds a small object in his hands and looks off to the side, with a headset microphone visible. Two brass lamps stand on either side with rooster finials, potted plants frame the throne, and a silver trident leans to the right against a backdrop painted with temple spires.2015-05-17 +1 copiesA seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a leopard-print cloth. He wears a rust-orange turban with a small gold ornament, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a headset microphone, and raises his right hand in a gesture of teaching. A silver trident stands to the right, with brass oil lamps and green plants flanking the throne against a red backdrop with a faint deity image above. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the role of a speaker at a satsang.2015-05-14A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved, glowing backrest, set on a leopard-skin cushion on a red stage. He wears a maroon turban, orange-and-yellow robes, a mala of rudraksha beads, gold armbands and a gold pendant, and sits in a cross-legged pose with a broad smile. Beside the throne stands a silver trident, potted plants with purple-green leaves, a brass oil lamp and gold ornate pillars, with a painted red-and-green deity backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, identified by the throne, turban, saffron-toned robes and rudraksha mala.2015-05-14May 15 20152015-05-15 +1 copiesA seated man in a golden ornate throne with a red cushioned seat and leopard-print covering sits centrally on a red patterned rug. He wears an orange-saffron robe with gold border, a long rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, bangles and a shawl, and has long swept-back hair with a tilak. Two brass oil lamps with bird finials, a silver trident and small clay lamps surround him, with potted plants in front. The backdrop is a painted Varanasi ghat scene with temple spires. a person, seated in an in-person ceremonial setting.2015-05-16 +1 copiesA man with long swept-back dark hair and a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold backrest and a maroon cushion, dressed in a saffron-orange garment with a yellow shawl. He wears multiple strands of gold and beaded necklaces, gold bangles and a blue wrist band, smiling while seated on the dais. Beside him stand a gold oil lamp, a silver trident and a potted plant with purple leaves, with lit lamps in the foreground. Behind is a painted backdrop of an old temple or palace architecture. Swamiji (probable) in the seated centre, with a golden throne, saffron robes and a crown-like headgear absent; cues are long hair, ornate gold necklaces and orange-yellow ceremonial dress.2015-05-16 +1 copiesA seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion and a leopard-print covering, smiling with his hands pressed together at his chest. He wears an orange-brown robe with a yellow-gold shawl, a long multi-strand flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with a sandalwood-coloured forehead mark and bangles on his arms, and he is barefoot. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, potted plants and a tall silver trident stand on either side, and small clay lamps line the red carpet at his feet. Behind him is a painted backdrop of old riverside temple spires and stone ghats, in a satsang setting. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes with gold shawl, garland, mala and ceremonial throne fit the page's description of a discourse.2015-05-16 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and a leopard-print cloth draped over the seat, teaching a satsang discourse. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with yellow borders, a multi-strand gold-and-white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads, bangles and a bracelet. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, potted green plants flank it, a golden trident leans on the right, and a painted backdrop shows a historic riverside city. Lit clay diyas with oil lamps sit along the floor in front, on a red and patterned carpet. The ornate pillar on the right is gold. a person seated on his throne in a satsang setting.2015-05-16 +1 copiesMay 14 20142014-05-14