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A seated man in red robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-like armrests, centred before a painted backdrop of large banyan trees. He wears a red turban, a red sash over the shoulders, a rudraksha-style mala and a large gold pendant necklace, and holds his hands on the armrests. Tall brass oil lamps flank the throne, a microphone stands at his right, and a small floral offering lies on the gold base. Only one physical person is visible.

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February 23 20112011-02-23A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet back and seat, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a red turban with a small red tilak on his forehead, a sleeveless red garment draped over the body, a white pearl necklace and a gold pendant, and a gold armlet on his upper arm. Behind him is a painted backdrop of a large tree with a lush green canopy, and an oil lamp is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, a red turban and saffron-red ceremonial clothing with a pearl and gold necklace, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2011-02-23A man in a red turban and red sleeveless robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands raised in gesture as he speaks into a microphone on a stand. He wears a pearl necklace and a gold chain, with a red vibhuti-style mark on his forehead. Behind him is a gold oil lamp and a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with a bright light. Flowers rest on the gold pedestal below the throne. The setting suggests a discourse or satsang.2011-02-23A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red cushioned seat and carved gold back, in a red-orange saffron-coloured robe and red turban, palms pressed together in greeting. A gold necklace hangs at his chest. Behind him is a large painted backdrop of a forest with banyan-like trees. Flanking the throne are tall gold oil lamps and pink flowers on gold trays. At lower left a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothing bows with hands folded, and at lower right a woman in an orange sari with a braid bows with hands together. Printed text in the lower right corner reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, , . Three people are visible in total2011-02-23A seated figure in a red turban, red robe and multiple gold necklaces sits cross-legged in meditation posture on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white and red. Behind the throne a backdrop of painted blue and tan rock mountains with a blue sky. Brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) with lit flames stand on both sides, and a trident (trishul) is mounted on the right. The seated figure is a person by appearance cues, shown in a throne setting with a garland-decorated seat and red robe, but the identification is uncertain from appearance alone. Garlands drape the base of the throne and the red-carpeted stage floor is visible below.2010-12-22February 23 20112011-02-23A seated man in a red saffron-toned robe and matching red turban sits on an ornate gold-leaf throne with a red velvet back, hands resting in his lap. A gold chain with a large pendant and a red-beaded mala hang at his chest, and a gold armband is on his upper arm. Two kneeling attendants flank the throne: a bald man in white dhoti and sacred thread with palms joined in prayer on the left, and a woman in an orange sari with a long braid, hands folded, on the right. Gold oil lamps with bird-finial tops stand around the dais, with pink lotus-like offerings and brass trays before the throne. Behind them is a large painted banyan tree backdrop. The man is visibly a candidate for the page subject, a person, based on the red robe, turban and gold ornaments on a throne.2011-02-23A seated teacher sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cloth draped over its seat and crimson cushions on either side. He wears a red-orange turban with a white emblem, a red-orange robe with yellow trim, a rudraksha mala with a large pendant, and armbands. A microphone on a stand is at his face. Golden lamp stands with bird finials flank the throne, a golden trident stands behind it, and a red-and-pink painted backdrop shows a figure with folded hands. A red carpet covers the floor.2015-10-12 +2 copiesA photograph of a satsang discourse on a stage. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion wears a rust-orange turban, orange-red robes with a yellow sash, and a large beaded mala necklace with gold ornaments. He sits cross-legged with hands raised in a gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Flanking him are tall gold oil lamps, a gold trident stands behind the throne, and a red patterned carpet covers the floor. The backdrop shows painted red and green mythological figures. The figure is an appearance-based probable match for a person on the throne, with cues being the orange turban, mala necklace and orange robes.2015-10-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushioning and carved lion-head armrests, against a painted forest backdrop. He wears a red turban with a red bindi, a red sleeveless robe and dhoti, a long gold chain with a pendant, a pearl-and-gold necklace and a beaded armband, with hands clasped in his lap. Pink lotus flowers and offering trays sit on the gilded platform below, and a red-robed attendant is partly visible at the bottom edge. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long dark hair under the turban, saffron-red ceremonial robes, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated in a throne setting.2011-02-23A seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and red cushions, set on a red-draped stage before a large painted banyan tree and orange sunrise backdrop. He wears an orange-brown turban, saffron-brown robes, an orange marigold garland and a white beaded mala, and he gestures with raised hands while smiling. Brass floor lamps with bird finials flank the throne, and white chairs appear at the bottom edges. Appearance-based candidate: a person, in a discourse setting. Tie to visible cues: orange-brown turban and saffron robes with garland.2015-09-30 +1 copiesDecember 19 20112011-12-19