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A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a white cushioned seat with orange trim, hands folded in his lap, eyes half-closed, at an outdoor stage. He wears a gold ceremonial necklace. A microphone stands at his side, a water bottle sits on a table to the left, and a colourful deity backdrop and Tamil-language banners are behind him. The appearance cues are distinctive, so he is labelled a person as a person seated in the presentation area.

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April 19 20082008-04-19A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on a white-draped dais under a multicoloured canopy, his hands folded in his lap. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a gold-bordered wrap and a long beaded necklace with ceremonial gold adornments. Behind him a large portrait of a deity is displayed on a brown panel. A microphone stands before the dais, and a dark sign with white lettering is set beside it. White bolster cushions and a water bottle sit near the seat, with a few onlookers at the right edge. The setting appears to be an outdoor stage at an inauguration event.2008-04-19A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a white-draped dais with white bolster cushions, eyes closed in a calm expression. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, with a red bindi on the forehead. A microphone stand stands at the right, a water bottle and rudraksha-style mala lie on the left. Behind is a banner with a large cobra-hooded deity-style image and a wall display. Multicoloured festival canopy at the top right. a person appears to be the seated figure, identified by long swept hair, saffron robes and ornate gold necklace, as a speaker on the stage.2008-04-19April 19 20082008-04-19April 19 20082008-04-19A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with gold borders seated on a white-covered throne-style chair, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rudraksha mala necklace and a tilak on his forehead, and has a small orange cloth draped over the chair arm. A pink flower arrangement and a water bottle sit on a white table beside him, with a small digital clock and a blue carpet in front. Behind him a white banner shows Tamil script reading as Paramahamsa Nithyanandar, and a gold ornamental pillar stands at left.2008-08-01August 02 20082008-08-02A seated person in an orange saffron robe with gold-bordered edges and a dark rudraksha mala speaks at a discourse, gesturing with one raised hand while seated on a white-covered throne with bolster cushions and tasselled ends. The figure has long dark hair and a red tilak on the forehead. A small white table beside the throne holds a water bottle, a steel cup, a vase of pink flowers and a phone. A microphone stand is in front, with a gold urn-style stand and a red-and-white banner behind. Appearance-based identification: a person, seated on the throne in orange robes and rudraksha mala, giving a discourse.2008-08-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold borders sits cross-legged on a white cushioned seat at a stage, gesturing with his right hand while speaking into a gooseneck microphone. He wears a long black rudraksha mala, has long dark hair, and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him is a white curved backdrop with a pink panel and a banner with Tamil script. A water bottle and a bundle of flowers rest on a table at left.2008-08-01A photograph of a seated figure on a white cushioned throne-style chair speaking during a discourse. He wears saffron-orange robes with gold borders, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, and has long swept-back hair with a red forehead mark. One hand is raised mid-gesture while the other rests on his knee. A microphone stand is angled toward him, a water bottle and a small flower arrangement sit on a white-draped table to the left, and a banner with purple Tamil script and a large grape-like image hangs behind him. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), matching long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala while seated in a discourse setting.2008-08-01A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with gold-bordered edges sits cross-legged on a white-draped throne-like seat with white bolster cushions trimmed in orange and tasselled ends. He wears a long rudraksha mala with dark beads over his chest, has long dark hair, a small red bindi on his forehead, and raises his right hand in a teaching gesture while speaking into a microphone on a curved gooseneck stand. Behind him is a white backdrop with a purple and white logo and a partly visible purple Tamil lettering band, with a water bottle and a bouquet of flowers on a side table. The figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, so the appearance-based candidate is Swamiji (probable) seated in discourse.2008-08-01August 01 20082008-08-01