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A man in an orange saffron dhoti and orange shawl stands on a raised gold platform in front of an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow, red, green and purple marigold garlands. He wears a long gold necklace and gold bangles, raises both arms holding a printed booklet with a golden umbrella above him, and smiles broadly. A gold ceremonial umbrella and gold lion-head carvings flank the throne, with a thatched bamboo-style backdrop and white balustrades behind.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands on a gold-decorated stool before an ornate golden throne draped in yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. He wears a saffron-orange silk dhoti and shawl, a garland of marigolds and gold bangles, and holds up a spiral-bound booklet showing a group photo. A golden ceremonial umbrella and white flower arrangements decorate the stage behind him, under a blue ceiling with a tiled roof and white balustrade.2011-12-20A photograph of a standing man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged dhoti-style wrap and a long gold-bead necklace, arms raised holding an open printed booklet overhead. He has long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and gold bangles, and stands on a cushioned pedestal before an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and a golden canopy. A bald attendant in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at left holding a blue gift box. Behind them are white balustrades and a terracotta-tiled roof. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace and ceremonial throne match the page's claim of his presence, so the figure is the Paramashivam candidate in person.2011-12-20A photograph of a standing man in an orange saffron robe and shawl on a richly gilded throne-platform, decorated with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands and a golden umbrella overhead. He wears a gold-bead necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, and holds an open printed booklet. Long swept-back hair and a crown-like ornament on the throne suggest a presentation of a revered teacher, but the appearance cues are limited, so identity is unsure. Behind him are white balusters, a tiled roof, bamboo screens and a patterned rangoli floor.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A man in saffron-orange robes stands barefoot on a gold-carved step before an ornate golden throne draped with yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. He wears a gold necklace with pendant, bangles, and a red bindi, smiling while holding up a book with a portrait cover labelled in Tamil. A gold umbrella canopy with a wavy edge shades the throne, and white flower bouquets hang from a balcony railing behind. Decorative kolam-style patterns appear on the stage floor, and a gold lion figure sits beside the throne.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi stands on a golden footstool before an ornate gilded throne decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and a golden umbrella overhead. He wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand gold necklace and beaded bracelets, and holds an open printed booklet with a photo. The throne is flanked by golden lion-form armrests on a red-carpeted stage with white flower arrangements on the balustrade behind.2011-12-20A man in an orange silk garment with a gold-bordered draped cloth and a heavy gold necklace stands on a gold-decorated platform in front of a gold ornate umbrella and a throne heaped with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. He raises two blue-covered books above his head with both hands, one showing a photograph of a smiling person in white. Long dark hair, gold bangles and red bead bracelets are visible, and white flowers sit in planters behind a white balustrade.2011-12-20