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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes lowered, forehead marked with a red-and-white tilak. Kneeling before him, a man in a white shirt and a woman in a yellow sari pour water and flowers over his feet in a padapuja, with pink petals and a metal bowl at the base. Autumn-leaf garlands decorate the yellow pillars, and a blue-framed doorway and water bottle stand in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland cues.

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May 31 20122012-05-31May 08 20142014-05-08A photograph of a long-haired man seated on a gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe over a red garment with a small red mark on his forehead, eyes closed. Before him, a woman in a yellow salwar kameez bends forward and a man in a light blue striped shirt and dark blue trousers cups his hands over a small white offering, while a woman in white stands at left and a figure in orange stands at right. Behind them is a floral arrangement of gerbera daisies, marigolds and yellow chrysanthemums on a yellow wall, and a green carpet with scattered petals and a flower garland at the base of the throne. The seated man has distinctive long hair and orange robes, but the page does not state he is present, so his identity remains unsure.2009-02-03May 31 20122012-05-31A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a golden bead necklace, with a white and red tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair, places his right hand on the head of an older bald man in a white checked shirt who bows forward with folded posture. Behind them stand a golden cobra-entwined staff, a silver kalasha-like vessel and gold ornamental carvings, with red drapes and a peacock-feather fan at left. The scene suggests a blessing exchange, with the seated figure matching visible cues of a person presenting a blessing to a devotee.2014-07-27A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala, a heavy gold-and-red garland and an orange dhoti, sits on a large golden throne heavily decorated with yellow marigold and purple flower garlands; his bare feet rest in a brass tray of red petals. Devotees in orange, white and green clothing kneel around him holding brass offering plates with flowers. Beside him, a woman in an orange robe and orange head-wrap sits with palms joined. A white floor-standing fan and a tiled wall form the background, and a small purple logo appears at upper left. Description reflects appearance-based cues: a person seated on the throne, receiving padapuja.2013-01-06A seated man in an orange saffron sleeveless wrap and a dark rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold and red velvet throne, hands clasped in his lap, with a red tilak mark on his forehead. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads on a throne suggest a Nithyananda Paramashivam presence. In the foreground, a devotee in white and a person in a yellow garment offer from silver plates and bowls of rice and flowers. Behind, gold lamps stand near a red railing and carved stone pillar with greenery.2010-08-16A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-headed armrests, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban and wearing a long white and multicolour flower garland and a gold necklace. A man in an orange shirt kneels at the throne's base, placing flowers and red blossoms on a brass plate, while a brass bell and hanging lamps are visible above and a video camera on a tripod stands at left. Another person's grey-haired head appears at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long, swept-back hair under a saffron turban, saffron robes, rudraksha-style garlands and gold ornaments, seated in ceremonial worship.2014-06-12May 02 20142014-05-02A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved golden backrest, flanked by gold sculptures of a lion-headed figure on the left and a standing deity holding a staff on the right. He wears an orange-red robe with gold border and a long rudraksha-style beaded mala with gold beads, his palms pressed together in greeting. Two small brass lamps with yellow flowers sit on the red cloth-covered dais in front of him, and a red velvet backdrop hangs behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange-saffron robe and ceremonial beaded necklace on a throne, consistent with the page's attribution.2013-03-10A photograph inside a temple-like room with black walls and an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and a tiger-striped cushion. A man in saffron-brown robes with a gold border, a red and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on the throne with bare feet resting on a silver tray of offerings. Nearby, a bare-chested older man wearing a yellow shawl sits beside a silver plate, and a woman in orange clothing with a tilak and beaded mala kneels at the lower left. Silver plates hold flower petals, pink blossoms, fruit and small oil lamps. Brass bells and lamps hang above the throne.2013-06-03A man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet backrest and red cushioned armrests, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala around his neck and both upper arms, with a red bindi on his forehead. Flanking the throne are golden oil lamps topped with rooster figures, a red-cushioned low table holds fruit, and a long white staff rests beside him.2012-04-14