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A man in saffron-orange robes stands in front of a gilded red-cushioned throne decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. He wears a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace and wrist bands, with long dark hair. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, a temple gopuram, and a mountain. Setting appears to be a stage event.

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A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped with white and orange-yellow flower garlands, hands joined in greeting at the chest and wearing a rudraksha-style necklace. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red forehead mark, a stylised flame, a hill, and a temple tower. A Tamil banner reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda welcome and Dhyana Satsangam. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's saffron robes, long hair and rudraksha-style necklace match the cues, but the portrait and banner name are printed captions, not identification of the seated person. The stage has a red-draped platform and a laptop at the front edge.2012-01-08A photograph of a seated man in a gold-and-red throne at a satsang stage, his palms pressed together in anjali. He wears orange ochre robes, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with ceremonial gold and bead ornaments, and a red bindi. Garlands of white and orange flowers frame the throne. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban, a temple gopuram and a mountain under an orange sky, with a lit lamp shape above. Red carpet and a patterned red cloth lie in front of the stage.2012-01-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold-and-red garland-decorated throne performs namaste with palms pressed together at a satsang stage. A banner behind him shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing beside a temple tower and mountain, with a lamp graphic. Tamil text reads Paramahamsa Nithyanandar and dhyana satsangam (meditation satsang). Red cushions and a floral-patterned red cloth cover the throne base. The seated figure wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a red bindi. A copyright line and archive source credit appear at the lower right.2012-01-08A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, decorated with white and marigold garlands, on a stage during a dhyana satsang. He wears saffron-orange robes and a long flowing ochre garment, with a saffron-orange wrap and a rudraksha-style mala necklace, and smiles while seated with hands resting in his lap. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling face with a red bindi in a saffron turban, a flame, a sun, and a temple gopuram with hills. Red and gold carpet covers the throne platform, and an orange drape hangs above the stage. Printed Tamil text on the backdrop reads a greeting and dhyana satsang heading.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A saffron-robed man sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, raising one hand in greeting. He wears an orange turban, a red bindi, layered beaded necklaces and an orange shawl. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a glowing lamp over a temple tower. A partially visible seated person in dark clothing sits at the lower right edge. Tamil text on the banner reads 'Dhyana Satsangam' led by Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Swamiji (probable) is the seated throne figure, identified by his saffron robes, orange turban, beaded necklaces and throne seat, presiding over the meditation satsang.2012-04-06A photograph of a satsang stage with a large orange backdrop. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back hair, a red-and-yellow garland and a beaded necklace, stands on a red-carpeted platform in front of an ornate gold-and-red throne. The backdrop shows a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban with a red tilak, a temple tower and a hill. An older man in white shirt and white dhoti stands to the left, looking down. The same figure's distinctive hair, orange garments and ornaments are consistent with a person, shown standing on the dais in a satsang setting.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph from a satsang stage. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a red-and-green flower garland, stands on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Before him, a man in white ritual clothing bends forward with hands joined in respect. Behind them is a large backdrop showing a close-up of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, a temple tower and mountain, a glowing oil lamp, and a sun motif. Red carpeting covers the stage floor. The seated figure on the throne appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long hair and saffron clothing, and is being honoured by the bowing devotee.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08