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A seated man in a rust-brown robe, rudraksha malas across his chest and a leopard-print orange turban, sits on an ornate silver throne before a gold-decorated backdrop. A kneeling man in white dhoti with a bare upper body bows and touches the seated man's feet while women in orange sarees with rudraksha necklaces attend. One woman on the left, with a bare-shouldered orange wrap, applies white markings to a standing attendant, another woman on the right holds a small paper and a white cloth, and a woman in white and gold-bordered sari stands at the far right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a leopard turban, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji. Setting is a temple-style stage with a gold relief panel and a silver throne.

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December 10 20172017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ceremonial scene on a stage in front of a large ornate silver-and-gold backdrop. A seated man in rust-red robes wears a leopard-print headband, a long rudraksha mala, a gold chain and multiple beaded bracelets. Probable Swamiji (Nithyananda Paramashivam) is shown in appearance-based terms only, given the page's claim, with long swept-back hair, a gold chain and rudraksha cues. He sits on a deep magenta cushioned seat and holds a thin white cord that a kneeling bare-chested devotee in white dhoti is being bound with. Attendants in saffron-orange saris and a white-clad assistant on the right hold papers and assist, one with flowers in her hair. Warm stage lighting; a silver panel shows relief carvings.2017-12-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a silver-framed throne with a red-brown sash and ornate ceremonial setting. A man in a white dhoti with an orange cloth stands at left, bare-chested with white body markings. A man in white kneels at the seat's foot pulling a white cord near the seated figure's head, while another bare-chested devotee with white markings bends forward. The seated figure wears a yellow-and-orange turban, a long rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and red-brown robes. Two women in orange saris stand on the right, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Gold deity murti carvings and a patterned striped mat fill the background. A small printed label reads2017-12-10A photograph of a ceremony in a gold-decorated hall. A seated man in a rust-red robe, rudraksha mala and a leopard-print turban sits on a red cushioned seat before a silver-framed backdrop, with a ceremonial thread held near his hand. Two women in orange saris stand beside him, and a woman in orange draped at left touches the shoulder of a bare-chested man in white and orange cloth, with white markings on his arms. A priest in white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth bends forward at the left edge. Behind them, a gilded carved lion-like figure and ornate gold canopy surround the seat, and a copyright credit appears in the corner.2017-12-10A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red robe and a leopard-print headband, with long hair and a full beard, on a silver throne with ornate carved backrest. Strands of rudraksha beads hang across his chest and he wears gold necklaces and beaded bracelets. A devotee in white dhoti kneels and bows before him, touching his feet, while a thin white cord is held taut across the scene. Around them, several women in saffron-orange saris attend, one holding a sheet of paper, another adjusting garments; a few have white sandalwood stripes on their arms. Gold-leaf decorated walls and a striped rug frame the ritual setting, and an orange bucket sits at the left. a person: the seated man wears rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a leopard-print headband, and sits enthroned while being honoured.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10A seated man on a silver-framed throne with a patterned gold and black crown, wearing rust-orange robes, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and wrist bands, is at the centre of a ritual. Several women in orange saris with white marks on their arms and foreheads, plus a bare-chested man in white dhoti, are tying white thread around his arm and wrist and attending him at a golden-backed setting with a silver stand. The man on the throne holds a small object in one hand, with the palm raised in a blessing-like gesture. A rust-coloured cushion and a striped floor cloth lie in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with a crown, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace, seated on a throne during a thread-tying ritual. Five or more attendants are visible.2017-12-10A seated man in rust-brown robes, with a gold-bead and ornate gold pendant necklace, long swept-back hair, a sacred mark on his forehead and a long silver staff beside him, sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushioning, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white dhoti. Three standing men in saffron-orange cloth, some with rudraksha malas and bare upper bodies, hold a folded paper and support the kneeling devotee's shoulders. Red curtains form the backdrop. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha and gold ceremonial necklaces, and a rust-brown robe on a throne.2017-11-19December 10 20172017-12-10A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-like hall. A man in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl, wearing a leopard-print headwrap, long dark hair, and multiple rudraksha malas, sits on a silver-backed throne with red cushions, one hand resting on the arm of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears white dhoti with gold borders and is bare-chested with white markings, bowing forward. Two attendants in orange garments with white body markings stand beside them, and a young boy in white dhoti is at the left edge. Behind the throne, a deity murti adorned with garlands is visible at the right. The seated man has a probable Swamiji appearance based on the leopard headwrap, long hair, rudraksha malas and rust clothing, with the page indicating his presence at this event.2017-12-10December 10 20172017-12-10 +1 copies