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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a dark velvet throne with two gold lion figures at its sides, against a large golden relief of a multi-armed deity murti with a trident at left. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe, long ornate gold and beaded necklaces, bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dreadlocked hair falling over his shoulders. He raises one hand in a blessing gesture while the other rests on his knee. Pink and orange stage lighting gives the scene a warm glow. a person: long dreadlocked hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on a throne in blessing posture at a stage event.

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September 22 20162016-09-22A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and wrap sits on a dark velvet throne flanked by two golden lion figures, one hand raised in blessing. He wears long dark swept-back hair, a beard, a white tripundra mark on his forehead, layered gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant, and gold bangles. Behind him a large golden relief of a multi-armed deity seated in meditation holds a drum-like object, and a golden trident stands to the left under pink stage lighting. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-orange clothing as qualifying cues, seated on a throne as the central figure of a stage event.2016-09-22A man with long dark hair, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and a short beard sits smiling on a dark velvet throne flanked by two golden lion armrests. He wears a red-orange silk garment, a long gold necklace of beads and a tall golden trident stands at his left. Behind him a large glowing golden relief of a multi-armed deity murti sits in meditation, holding a drum-like object and a mala-adorned hand, with layered rudraksha-style necklaces. Pink and magenta stage lighting washes the scene. The person appears to be a person, based on long swept hair, ornate saffron-red clothing and gold necklaces seated on a throne.2016-09-22A man with long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead sits on a dark velvet seat flanked by two gold lion figures, in front of a large gilded relief of a multi-armed seated deity with a crown and layered necklaces. He wears a red-orange garment with gold trim, multiple strands of gold-beaded necklaces, gold bangles and a gold pendant. A tall gold trident stands to his left. The lit backdrop of golden sculptures frames the seated figure in a warm, theatrical light.2016-09-22A seated man in a red-orange robe and red trousers sits on a dark velvet throne with two golden lion armrests on a lit stage. He wears a long gold necklace, multiple beaded malas, gold bangles and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair falling behind him. Behind him is a large gold-toned relief of a four-armed seated deity murti with a crown and layered necklaces, and a golden trident stands to the left. Two people appear only as golden carved figures in the background, and no physical audience is visible. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji (Nithyananda) based on the long hair, saffron-red clothing, rudraksha-style malas and gold necklace, and he is seated on a throne in front of the deity relief.2016-09-22September 22 20162016-09-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large carved deity relief with multiple arms, lit in warm red and pink light. He wears a red-orange draped garment, a long beaded gold necklace of rudraksha-style beads, bangles and a sacred mark on his forehead. He holds a golden trident in his left hand and raises his right hand in greeting while smiling. Two golden lion figures flank him, and a carved figure of a seated sage appears at the lower right. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-red draping, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair are the distinguishing cues, and he is physically present on stage.2016-09-22August 28 20162016-08-28September 22 20162016-09-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large illuminated relief of a multi-armed deity with a crown and layered necklaces, its warm orange light casting a glow on the scene. He wears a red-orange draped garment, a long gold-and-pink beaded garland, bangles, and a tilak on his forehead, and holds a glowing trident topped with a crescent. Two golden lion figures flank a dark pedestal at his feet, and gilded relief figures with raised hands frame the sides.2016-09-22May 04 20162016-05-04A seated man in an ornate red-orange robe sits on a dark throne with golden lion-head armrests, centred before a large lit golden relief of a multi-armed deity murti seated in meditation pose. The seated man wears long dark hair swept back, a red-orange garment, a layered rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, and gold bangles, and holds a bright trident-like staff to his left. Red curtains and warm golden lighting frame the stage. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of swept-back long hair, saffron-orange ornate clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace fit the page's claim for this seated figure.2016-09-22