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Photograph of a bearded man in a rust-orange turban with a silver crescent moon ornament, eyes closed and smiling, wearing orange-red robes, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and a pink and white lotus-petal garland. He places his hand on the head of a person at the left edge, who is partly visible. Behind him is an ornate silver and red throne with a golden canopy and a flower garland draped over its side. Pink and red decorative fabric and a red-roofed structure appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the turban, crescent, gold necklaces, rudraksha and throne setting are the visible cues.

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March 11 20172017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11Photograph of a ceremonial scene at an ashram stage. A man in a rust-orange turban with a white crescent emblem sits in a red-cushioned silver throne, wearing rudraksha malas, ornate gold necklaces, a rust-orange shawl and pink lotus garlands. He rests one hand on the head of a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl at left, who bends forward to receive the blessing. Background shows gold ornamentation, marigold garlands and a pink-roofed structure. a person: the orange turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces match the page's a person claim, though the identification rests on appearance cues only. A second person in dark clothing sits partly visible at right edge.2017-03-11A man in a rust-orange turban with a crescent moon ornament stands on a decorated stage, wearing rust-orange robes, a long pink-and-white lotus garland, rudraksha malas and heavy gold necklaces, with gold ornaments on the arms. He raises one arm and touches the head of a devotee in white at the left edge, while a red and silver ornate throne with floral garlands sits behind him. The backdrop is a temple-style structure with a pink and white arch and red floral strings. a person appears as the in-person central figure, shown blessing a devotee.2017-03-11 +1 copiesMarch 11 20172017-03-11 +1 copiesMarch 11 20172017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11A man in a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a gold-trimmed pin sits on an ornate white and gold throne with red cushions, a gilded deity murti rising behind him. He wears a rust-brown robe with a shawl draped over one shoulder, a pink lotus garland, rudraksha malas, heavy gold necklaces and red beaded armbands, and gestures with his raised right hand while smiling. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron-brown ceremonial dress, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Behind him is a pavilion with pink scalloped trim and a lattice screen, indicating a satsang stage at a Nithyananda Peetham event in Thiruvannamalai. Other seated figures are partially visible at the right edge.2017-03-11A photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate silver-and-white throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange turban with a gold crest, a gold-and-red tilak on his forehead, a rust-orange robe, layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, and a garland of pink flowers. A standing man at left in a white dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak, stands beside the throne. A gold deity murti with a golden halo appears behind the throne. A probable Swamiji is seated in the centre, identified by the saffron turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala cues, and the throne setting.2017-03-11A bearded man in a rust-red turban with a silver crescent ornament sits on an ornate silver and red throne at a stage event. He wears a rust-orange garment, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha malas, and a draped pink lotus garland. He extends his right arm forward while gesturing toward an audience. Behind him are a gilded deity murti with multiple arms and a silver ceremonial seat. A watermarked event photograph shows a stage setting. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated speaker, identified by the turban, saffron-orange clothing, malas and gold ornaments in a throne setting.2017-03-11 +1 copiesA man in a rust-orange turban with a silver crescent-moon ornament stands at the centre, smiling and reaching out with his right arm to touch the head of a bearded man in white at left. He wears a rudraksha mala, a long gold ceremonial necklace, a pink and white lotus-petal garland, and an orange shawl draped over his shoulders, with rudraksha bracelets on both wrists. Behind him, an ornate silver and red throne stands with floral garlands, and a gilded decorative arch frames the scene. This is a temple or ashram ceremony with a throne and garlands, appearance-based a person seated at the centre wearing distinctive turban, malas and gold ornaments.2017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11