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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red shawl with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on a white-draped raised dais beneath a large white backrest, gesturing with both hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A small vase of red flowers and a water bottle sit on a white side table. Behind him a red curtain and a banner show Tamil text. A crowd of devotees fills the foreground, with pedestal fans and air coolers at the sides. Swamiji (probable) is shown giving a discourse, based on the saffron clothing, long hair and dais.

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A figure seated cross-legged on a white-draped stage platform in front of a white backrest, wearing an orange saffron shawl over an orange garment and a red inner cloth, with long dark swept-back hair and a forehead mark, gesturing with both hands while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A pink flower arrangement and a water bottle sit on a white side table. Behind the stage hangs a red backdrop with a banner whose Tamil text reads a one-day meditation programme, and two air conditioners are mounted on the right. A large audience of seated devotees fills the foreground, and a pedestal fan stands at left. This appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable) in a discourse setting, with his saffron shawl, long hair and orange robes as the distinguishing cues.2009-08-11A man in orange saffron robes sits cross-legged on a large white upholstered throne-style chair on a red-draped stage, one hand raised in an open gesture while he speaks. A microphone stand angles in from the right. To the left, a bronze vase holds orange and red flowers beside a water bottle on a white-draped table. A white cushion with orange trim rests on the chair arm, and an orange-and-red patterned mat lies on the stage floor in front. Above, a banner shows Tamil text and a red-and-orange backdrop with mala-like beads.2009-07-16August 06 20092009-08-06August 06 20092009-08-06A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a white-draped chair on a stage. He wears an orange saffron robe over a red undershirt and smiles while holding a thin silver microphone stand arm. A small vase of pink flowers and a water bottle sit on a white-covered table to his left. Behind him hangs a dark red backdrop with a large white arched panel. Above is a banner with Tamil text and the Hamsa Nithyananda name. Probable Swamiji's candidate cues include long hair, saffron clothing and a bindi; the person is identified in appearance only, not by face.2009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11August 06 20092009-08-06August 02 20092009-08-02July 16 20092009-07-16A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on a large white throne-style chair on a stage, hands pressed together in anjali with eyes closed. He has long dark hair swept back and a small red tilak on the forehead. Before him are a small bouquet of pink, red and purple flowers, a water bottle on a white-covered side table, and a microphone stand. Behind is a draped maroon curtain and a banner with Tamil text and an orange graphic. A fan is visible at the left edge. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long hair and saffron robe.2009-08-06A man in orange-saffron robes sits on a large orange-red throne-style armchair on a stage, raising his right index finger while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a long gold necklace and has a red mark on his forehead. A floral arrangement of yellow, red and white flowers with greenery sits on a white-draped table beside him. Behind him hangs a white banner with red Tamil lettering, and an air cooler stands at the right. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2009-07-26July 16 20092009-07-16