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Photograph of a man seated before an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with floral and scrollwork patterns. He wears an orange turban with a red beaded band, an orange shawl with gold border, a red kumkum dot on his forehead, and multiple strands of beads and gold chains around his neck. He has long dark hair and holds his right hand raised near his chest in a gesture while speaking. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron shawl, rudraksha-style malas and gold necklaces fit the presentation of the Nithyananda Paramashivam, shown here in a teaching setting.

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A man seated on an ornate golden throne speaks into a microphone during a discourse. He wears an orange-saffron turban with a red-brown bindi on his forehead, an orange-saffron shawl over orange robes, and a long necklace of golden beads (rudraksha-style mala). His long dark hair falls to his shoulders and his hands rest open on the armrest. Behind him is a large gilded throne backrest with embossed deity imagery, and to the left are arrangements of red, pink and yellow flowers. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron turban, saffron shawl and a golden mala, seated on a throne during a satsang.2009-11-17 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20112011-09-15September 15 20112011-09-15November 02 20112011-11-02A photograph of a man seated before an ornate gilded throne with carved floral and scroll patterns. He wears an orange turban with a blue ornament at the top, an orange shawl draped over his shoulder, and a long gold bead necklace with a rudraksha-style bead mala across his chest. Red bangles and an armlet adorn his arms, and a red tilak mark is on his forehead. Red and yellow flowers lie at the base of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the saffron turban, ornate gold necklace and shawl cues match the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is an appearance-based candidate seated in person.2011-09-15November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi on his forehead stands in front of an ornate gold carved backdrop. He wears an orange saffron robe with a decorative braided border over one shoulder, a thin dark cord around his neck, and beaded orange armbands. His long dark curly hair falls past his shoulders. The appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) description: a saffron turban and robe, long hair, and a sannyasi's attire, with the page noting Swamiji at this event. He is the only person visible.2011-11-02A man seated on a golden throne before an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with floral carvings, speaking with one hand raised in a gesture. He wears an orange-saffron turban with a gold trim and a small blue ornament, a red bindi on his forehead, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and a long multi-strand necklace of gold beads. Gold bangles adorn his arms. Red, yellow and orange flowers lie at the bottom edge of the frame. Two-line appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long swept hair, saffron turban and shawl, ornate gold necklace and a throne setting.2011-09-15PhotoAlbumClose-up photo of a man seated before an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with a deep red curtain at left. He wears a saffron-orange turban, a red-brown bindi and white vertical marks on his forehead, a small headset microphone, gold earrings, long dark hair, and an orange shawl over bare shoulders with multiple orange rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial pendant necklace. Appearance-based a person addressing an audience in satsang, with visible cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ornate gold adornment.2013-02-26A seated man in an orange turban and orange draped garment with a gold border sits on a cushioned golden throne ornately carved with floral and scroll motifs. He wears a heavy ornate gold bead necklace, gold and red bangles, and a red bindi, and raises his index finger while speaking. Marigold and red flower garlands lie at his feet. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron-orange robes and turban, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, seated on a ceremonial throne during a discourse.2011-09-15A smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi and a long dark hair stands before an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. He wears an orange shawl with gold border over his bare shoulder, and a rudraksha-style beaded mala hangs at his chest. The person is shown in a posed close-up with a warm gold ceremonial setting behind him.2011-11-02