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A photograph of a long-haired figure seated on a large white throne-style chair against a cream drape backdrop, arms raised outward with palms open in a gesture of address. The figure wears an orange saffron robe over a red sleeveless top, with a long rudraksha mala hanging to the chest. A microphone stand stands in front, a water bottle sits on a side table, and a digital clock is visible. Above, a red and orange banner shows Tamil script reading a Paramahamsa Nithyananda caption. The figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Cooler units flank the stage.

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August 08 2009 - Kalpataru, Cuddalore India2009-08-08August 08 2009 - Kalpataru, Cuddalore India2009-08-08August 08 2009 - Kalpataru, Cuddalore India2009-08-08A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a white-draped throne-style chair on a stage with a deep red draped backdrop. He holds a handheld microphone in one hand and raises the other hand in an expressive gesture while speaking. A white cooler and a pedestal fan stand to the left, a microphone stand is beside the chair, and a bouquet of pink and orange flowers sits at the lower left. Above him hangs a banner with an orange image and Tamil text naming a person. The man's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate noted on the page, with a red bindi, bare upper arm and orange cloth, so this is a person appearance seated and addressing an audience.2009-08-06A photograph of a seated figure on a large white cushioned throne-style chair on a stage, speaking and gesturing with both hands raised. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe with gold trim and a long rudraksha mala around the neck, with long dark hair and a red forehead mark. Beside the chair is a small woven basket vase holding pink flowers and a water bottle, and a microphone on a stand is angled toward the speaker. Behind the stage is a large black-and-white portrait with a red-pink backdrop and a purple banner with Tamil script. A white air cooler sits in the foreground, and the scene appears to be a discourse.2008-08-01August 01 20082008-08-01August 06 20092009-08-06A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with gold-edged trim sits cross-legged on a white-draped cushioned throne-like seat during a talk, one hand raised in gesture. The person wears a long dark rudraksha mala around the neck and has long, swept-back dark hair with a red mark on the forehead. A microphone on a stand is angled toward him. Behind is a white circular backdrop and a banner with purple Tamil lettering, with a flower arrangement and water bottle on a side table. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala in a discourse setting.2008-08-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl, rudraksha mala beads and a red tilak on the forehead sits on a large white throne-like chair with a rounded back, gesturing with one raised hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders. A pink flower arrangement in a woven basket and a water bottle sit on a white-draped table beside a small digital clock. Behind is a white banner with a printed Tamil name, and a maroon and gold textile hangs at left. The setting is a discourse hall.2008-08-01August 01 20082008-08-01A 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