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A photograph of a stage event at an ashram. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Before him, a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl kneels and places a red-cloth-covered item on a gold footstool, as though offering or performing padapuja. Behind the throne stands a large deity murti with red and gold ornaments and a gold parasol-style umbrella; a vase of flowers sits at the lower right. Two hands in the lower left edge belong to people applauding. The man's appearance matches the probable Swamiji cues of swept long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, seated in a position of honour.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a long beaded necklace sits smiling on an ornate gold throne draped with yellow and multicolored flower garlands. A young woman in a white top and yellow shawl kneels at the foot of the throne, touching its footrest with her hands in reverence, while a man in white dhoti and shawl at the left edge holds his palms together. Behind the throne is a large painted deity murti with a red face, crown and jewelled ornaments, flanked by golden trident standards. A gold lion-form sculpture and a vase of flowers sit to the right, with a microphone stand near the throne. The setting appears to be a festival stage with a red and orange backdrop.2010-10-17A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a large backdrop showing a smiling man in orange robes. A seated figure in an orange robe with a long-haired head and a beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Before the throne, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a yellow shawl kneels and bows his head toward a gold footstool, performing padapuja. A tall gold chair with trident-shaped ornaments stands at the right and a smaller gold throne with flower garlands sits at the left beside a deity murti. A microphone stand stands at right; a small brass vessel sits on the floor.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A seated man in long flowing saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits smiling on a gilded throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. A man in white clothes with a yellow shawl kneels at the footstool, bowing and reaching toward the feet of the seated figure, while another man in orange kneels behind him. To the left stands a richly decorated golden throne draped in garlands and a deity murti. Behind them hangs a large banner showing a smiling man in orange, with Kannada and English text. Golden trident-tipped ornaments flank the right side. The scene suggests a padapuja at a formal stage event.2010-10-17Photograph of a stage event with a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and colourful flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and shawl bends low to touch the feet of the seated figure, who holds a wooden staff-like object. A second man in orange robes with a mala sits cross-legged at left beside another gold throne with garlands. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in orange with a saffron turban and Kannada script. A microphone stands at right, and a small purple bird logo appears in the upper left. Three people are visible.2010-10-17July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a stage event with a gilded throne at centre. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on the golden throne smiling, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and white shirt kneels and bows his head toward a gold footstool in front of the throne. To the left, another man in orange clothing stands with palms pressed together, and a second golden throne decorated with garlands is visible. A large orange backdrop with a smiling face and a microphone stand complete the scene, with a few people partially visible at the right edge.2010-10-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne at a Dasara celebration in Hyderabad. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long beaded necklace of rudraksha-style beads, and has long swept-back dark hair with a tilak on his forehead; he smiles and rests his hands on his knees. Behind him stands a large framed deity murti with a crown and red lips, flanked by a banner with garlands. Before him, a woman in white clothes with a yellow shawl bends forward to touch his feet, while a second person in white and orange kneels at the lower left. Marigold and red flower garlands drape the throne and a gold lion-shaped stand sits at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha necklace and throne are visible cues for the Nithyananda Paramashivam identity suggested by the page.2010-10-17A photo of a padapuja ritual on a stage at a Dasara celebration. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a garland of flowers, sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with yellow and purple flower garlands. A woman in a white sari with a yellow-green shawl kneels on a rug before the throne, bowing toward his feet, which rest on a small gold footstool with a cushion. Beside them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels on the rug and smiles. Behind them is a banner with an orange-clad figure and Kannada script, and a second decorated throne with a deity murti garlanded with flowers stands at left. Swamiji's appearance is a probable candidate, marked by long hair, saffron robe and garland on the throne, though the identity is an appearance-based judgement.2010-10-17