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A seated man in a rust-orange turban with a gold and pearl ornament and a red bindi, wearing an orange-brown shawl draped over a bare shoulder, heavy gold beaded necklaces and gold armlets, sits in front of an ornate gold-carved throne against a red curtain. He holds two small printed cards with eyes closed, appearing to recite or read from them. a person seated in the role of teacher presiding over the ceremony.

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A seated man in a rust-brown turban with a gold and pearl ornament and a gold-trimmed brown robe holds a small red-and-white card with both hands and keeps his eyes closed. He wears heavy gold multi-strand bead necklaces, a gold armlet and a red-beaded bracelet, and has white tilak lines and a red mark on his forehead. He sits on an ornately carved gold throne with a red cushion before a red curtain. Swamiji (probable): the brown turban, ornate gold jewellery and ceremonial robe match the visible cues for the Nithyananda Paramashivam candidate, and this figure is shown seated in a throne-like setting.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22A seated man in a rust-orange turban decorated with a gold ornament and pearl-studded jewelled band, with a white and red forehead mark, closes his eyes while holding a small orange card. He wears a rust-orange garment, layered gold necklaces, a gold armlet and gold earrings. Behind him is a large ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork, set against red draped curtains. The appearance is consistent with the probable Swamiji (long hair under the turban, ceremonial gold necklaces, saffron-toned clothing and ornate adornments), shown in person.2017-02-22Photo of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gold backrest, in front of red velvet drapery. He wears a rust-orange turban with a jeweled gold ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, a bare upper body with an orange-brown cloth draped over one shoulder, thick multi-strand gold necklaces and a gold armlet. His eyes are closed as he holds a small red card in both hands. a person seated on the throne, with long hair and ceremonial gold ornaments visible.2017-02-22A seated man in a rust-orange turban with a gold and pearl ornament and a red-brown wrap garment holds a small printed card and a sheet of paper, eyes lowered as if reading. He wears layered gold beaded necklaces, gold armbands, red and white forehead markings, and a large gold ornamental throne behind him with red velvet curtains. This is a person based on the turban, ornate gold ornaments and seated throne setting; the page indicates a Shiva Deeksha and Gayatri initiation event.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22A photograph of a man seated before an ornate gold-embossed throne, holding an open wooden book or tray while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rust-orange turban with a gold and pearl crown ornament, an orange-brown shawl, heavy gold multi-strand necklaces, a gold bangle, and a tilak on his forehead.2017-02-22February 22 20172017-02-22A man seated with eyes closed on an ornate gold-carved throne in front of red drapery. He wears a rust-brown turban with a jewelled ornament, a rust-brown robe, a bare shoulder, multiple long gold ceremonial necklaces with beads and pendants, a gold armlet and gold earrings. A white-and-red forehead mark is visible, and he appears absorbed in meditation. A multicoloured patterned banner hangs at right, and a white fan sits at the edge. Swamiji (probable): the robed figure seated on the throne with ceremonial gold necklaces, turban and jewelled headpiece matches the page's description of Shiva Deeksha and Gayatri initiation proceedings.2017-02-22A photo of a seated man in a rust-orange turban decorated with a gold ornament and pearls, wearing a matching orange cloth over his bare shoulder, heavy multi-strand gold necklaces, gold armlet and bangles. He has a white and black tilak on his forehead, a full dark beard, eyes closed, and holds a small wooden or gold-edged tray or book in both hands. He sits in front of a large ornate gold throne with a microphone stand in view. Swamiji (probable), seated in a gold throne, with turban, gold jewellery and orange ceremonial cloth, reading or chanting from the tray during a satsang.2017-02-22