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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a cream upholstered sofa with carved wooden arms, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders and a heavy gold necklace of large beads. He has long dark hair, a red vermilion mark on his forehead, and his hands are clasped in his lap. A microphone stands in front of him, and the sofa is flanked by arrangements of white lilies, orange and red roses and yellow flowers against a white draped backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated as speaker at a satsang-style session, with the long swept hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace as cues. Only one physical person is present.

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January 15 20102010-01-15A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-striped border sits cross-legged on a golden ornate throne with carved floral and figural relief. He wears a long gold bead necklace over the robe and a red bindi on his forehead, with long swept-back dark hair. His hands rest together in his lap, and a black microphone on a stand is positioned in front of him as he speaks. A layered golden peetha or throne with orange cushions forms the backdrop. The appearance is consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) figure, given the saffron robe, gold beaded necklace and long hair, seated in a teaching posture during a discourse.2011-01-29 +1 copiesDecember 29 20092009-12-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace sits cross-legged on a large brown velvet throne with black carved armrests and backrest. His hands rest folded in his lap, and a small red mark is on his forehead. Behind him stand a golden deity murti, a framed picture garlanded with marigolds and purple-and-yellow flowers, and draped colourful fabric in pink and teal. Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a gold bead mala, is the central figure of the scene.2010-11-21A person with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a yellow cushioned throne with carved dark wooden arms, speaking into a microphone on a stand. The person wears a saffron-orange draped garment and a long necklace of large gold-coloured beads, with hands clasped in the lap and bare feet visible. A deep red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace match the Nithyananda Paramashivam cues, and the person is seated as a speaker on a throne at a discourse.2009-12-29A photo of a person seated cross-legged on an ornate yellow throne-style chair with black carved armrests and wooden scrollwork, in front of deep red velvet drapes. The seated person wears a saffron-orange draped cloth over one shoulder, a long necklace of large gold beads, and a small red bindi on the forehead, with long dark hair swept back, hands joined in the lap and bare feet. A microphone on a flexible stand is positioned at the side. Yellow cushions flank the seat.2009-12-29A man seated cross-legged on a large orange velvet throne with rounded cushions, hands folded in his lap, speaking into a microphone on a flexible gooseneck stand. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl draped over his shoulder, a long necklace of gold beads with a gold pendant, and a small red bindi on his forehead. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him is a lavender backdrop. The appearance matches the probable Swamiji (probable) profile given the orange robes, long swept-back hair, gold necklace and throne, so this is an in-person candidate on stage during a discourse session.2009-08-16December 29 20092009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged on an ornate yellow throne-style armchair with carved dark wooden armrests and backrest, with round yellow bolster cushions beside him. He wears a long mala of golden beads, has long dark hair swept back, and a red tilak on his forehead. His hands rest folded in his lap, and a silver microphone stand is angled toward him in front of a deep red velvet curtain. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ornate golden bead necklace and tilak are the appearance cues, and the page identifies this event as involving him. A purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2009-12-29A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long gold bead necklace sits cross-legged on an ornate yellow upholstered throne with black carved armrests and yellow bolster cushions. He wears a red bindi, has long swept-back dark hair, and gestures with his right hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him hangs deep maroon velvet drapery.2009-12-29A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate orange-upholstered throne with black carved wooden arms and back. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe draped over one shoulder and a heavy gold bead necklace with a central gold pendant, plus a small red bindi on his forehead. His hands are folded in his lap and he smiles while looking off to the side. A microphone on a stand is beside him, and a beaded curtain and patterned border hang in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on a throne in satsang-style setting.2010-07-24