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A seated man in a rust-brown saffron-toned robe and white-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in front of a golden deity murti with a gold-and-yellow backdrop. He has long dark hair and a full beard, with hands raised in a gesture while speaking. Wearing a dark rudraksha-style mala, he is central in the scene. To his left, a man with long braided hair and bare upper body, wearing white dhoti and gold armlets, reads from a paper. To his right, a woman in a maroon and gold sari holds a phone to her ear. Green and red decorated pillars, potted plants and brass oil lamps surround the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure has long hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron-toned ceremonial clothing.

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February 18 20172017-02-18A seated man in rust-red saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala with a white flower garland sits on a silver-and-red throne in front of a golden deity murti with a crown and trident-like emblems, flanked by red drapes, potted plants and brass lamps. He has long hair, a beard and a tilak and smiles while gesturing with one hand. To his left a man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with a rudraksha mala sits on a colourful woven mat, and to his right a woman in a maroon sari with gold jewellery holds a mobile phone to her ear.2017-02-18February 18 20172017-02-18A photograph of a seated ceremonial stage with a central figure on an ornate white-and-red throne wearing a rust-orange robe, a long white-and-pink flower garland, rudraksha beads and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure has a full dark beard and short hair and gestures with his right hand. Flanking him, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and orange-streaked forehead sits on the floor at left, and a woman in a maroon sari with gold necklace holds a phone to her ear at right. Behind the throne stands a gilded deity murti with a golden crown, flanked by brass oil lamps (diya), a brass trident, potted green plants, a yellow-and-red cloth backdrop and colourful striped cloth on the floor. A caption on the photo reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam . . The central figure is a person candidate on the throne, identified only by appearance cues2017-02-18A seated man in rust-orange robes sits on an ornate white-and-pink throne in front of a golden deity murti, a goddess with a red turban and jewelled necklaces holding a trident-like staff. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a flower garland in red, yellow and white, and has a tilak on his forehead. Two women attend: one on the left in white with a rudraksha mala and bangles, and one on the right in a blue sari with a beaded necklace. Brass oil lamps, a tall ceremonial staff, potted plants and a small cup of tea surround the stage, with red drapes behind. Appearance-based label: a person seated on the throne with a rudraksha mala, rust-orange robes and garland.2017-02-19February 18 20172017-02-18A photograph of a seated man in a red-brown ochre robe on an ornate white and red throne, draped with a pink and white flower garland and a brown beaded mala. He has a red forehead mark and a long beard. Behind him a golden deity murti with a crown and trident-bearing figure stands in a gold-framed shrine, with a golden trident leaning beside the throne. Potted green plants, brass oil lamps, a small table with a white cup, and a red and green striped cloth surround the platform. To the left, a priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and white markings on his arms sits near the dais. A red curtain and a yellow drape frame the scene, and a partially visible person in purple sits at the right edge. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne with a flower garland and beaded mala as a central seated figure.2017-02-18A photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a richly decorated hall with red drapes and a gold-framed backdrop showing a deity murti with a trident beside it. The central man wears a rust-brown robe, a long white and pink flower garland, rudraksha mala, and a tilak, smiling with arms spread on the armrests. To his left, a man with long hair, rudraksha malas and a white-and-gold dhoti sits on a cushion beside a trident. To his right, a woman in a maroon sari with gold jewellery sits holding a phone to her face. Brass lamps, potted green plants and a small table with a cup complete the scene.2017-02-18A smiling bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a long gold necklace sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, holding a small mobile phone. He has long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind him is a gold-and-white deity murti draped in yellow and white cloth, with a red curtain and green tablecloth. A man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands at left holding a small bowl, and a younger man in a white shirt stands at right beside a woman in a green-and-gold sari. Potted green plants and an orange-and-green banner decorate the stage.2017-02-13 +1 copiesA seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe and a long multi-coloured marigold garland sits on a red-cushioned throne-chair on a raised stage in a temple-like hall. Behind him stands a golden deity murti of a goddess in a red turban and jewelled ornaments, holding objects in her hands, with a golden trident-like staff at the right. A man on the left wears white dhoti-style clothing, long hair and rudraksha beads, sitting on the floor near a small table holding a white cup. On the right, a woman in a blue sari with a beaded necklace sits beside the throne. Potted plants, brass lamps and red drapes frame the scene. a person: the seated man has a candidate appearance with a rudraksha mala and ornate garland, though the presentation cues are not fully distinctive.2017-02-19A seated bearded man in a rust-orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a red and silver throne in front of a golden deity murti wearing a red turban and crown, with a golden trident leaning beside him. A white garland hangs from his shoulders and a white marking is on his forehead. To his left a man with long swept-back hair, white dhoti and sacred thread sits on the floor, and to the right a woman in a purple sari and gold necklace sits. Potted plants, brass oil lamps and a red-and-gold drape fill the background. The setting is a ritual stage.2017-02-18A seated bearded man in a rust-orange robe and white-and-pink flower garland sits smiling on an ornate silver-and-red throne, holding a white thread between his hands. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a yellow backdrop, and golden trident and lamp stands flank the stage. To the left, a man with long hair, white dhoti and bare chest sits near a pot of green leaves. Two women in saris, one wearing a purple sari and gold necklace, stand at right in a darshan setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a rust-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a flower garland, with a throne and devotees arranged around him.2017-02-18