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A photograph inside a temple hall during a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam event. A seated figure on an ornate silver-covered throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a rust-orange turban, orange-saffron robe with gold border, a long red and yellow flower garland, and gold bangles; the figure has long hair and is joined-palm greeting with a smile, a distinctive appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable). Several women and girls in rust-orange or maroon saris and white garments kneel or sit at the throne, some offering flowers or sweets, while a woman in a teal sari and others bow with heads down. Behind them, a temple shrine with painted gold and red decorations and a bright white wall with ventilation grilles. Multiple devotees and onlookers, including men in white, fill the background.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver-covered throne in a hall with white wall fans and a yellow-and-green temple-style shrine behind. The seated figure wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-brown robe with gold border, a red and yellow flower garland, rudraksha beads and gold bangles, with palms pressed together in greeting. A woman in a red and gold sari kneels and bows at the feet, washing or honouring them, while other women in orange and white saris and devotees stand nearby. Several sannyasis in orange robes sit behind, and devotees fill the room.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple hall during the Embalam event. A figure seated on a silver-covered throne wears a rust-red turban, saffron-orange robes and layered garlands of red and yellow flowers, with rudraksha beads visible; they hold their hands together in a receiving gesture. Attendants in deep red-brown robes and a woman in an orange sari stand nearby, while devotees in a white shirt with a garland and red rosette and a woman in a floral print sari bow forward to offer something. A cameraman with a tripod films from the left. Behind them are a painted temple gopuram-style pillar with gold and green accents, a white hanging decoration, and a seated crowd of devotees. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given the page's reference to him at this event, based on the turban, saffron robes, garlands and rudraksha cues. Standing and sitting people visible total about 20.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29June 29 20142014-06-29June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesIndoor temple-hall scene with a seated woman in a rust-red turban and rust-red sari-style wrap, wearing a red and yellow marigold garland, rudraksha beads and gold bangles. A silver-plated throne with ornate repousse work stands at left. Several saffron-clad women and men in orange robes move through the hall, one bare-chested elderly man with white beard and rudraksha mala receives an offering from a young woman in red and gold, and a cameraman films from a tripod. Hanging fabric decorations and a small shrine doorway appear behind.2014-06-19June 19 20142014-06-19Indoor temple-hall scene at night. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne draped with an orange cloth, wearing red and yellow flower garlands, a rudraksha mala and gold armlets; the figure's cues are a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial garlands, consistent with the a person label, while the face is not used for identification. Behind is a colourful multi-tiered shrine with a red-and-gold dome and gold-painted pillars. Several people in orange and maroon robes sit or stand around, some seated on the floor, a man in white stands at left beside cardboard boxes of offerings, and women in maroon saris sit near the right. Ventilated lattice windows line the pale yellow walls.2014-06-19June 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a red and white flower garland, and rudraksha malas, seated on a red throne with gold lion-head armrests under a white and red tent. A woman in white with a red-bordered sari kneels before him, touching his hand, while a bare-chested man in orange with a yellow and white bead necklace stands behind. Several women in orange and saffron garments with beaded necklaces, some holding offerings, gather around, and more devotees in white stand in the background. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji candidate based on his long swept-back hair, ornate saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and garland. The scene resembles a devotional puja or padapuja at a festival setting.2016-01-03April 24 20162016-04-24