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Photo of a Satsang-style gathering in an ornate hall with a dark stone wall. A man seated on a gold-and-cushioned throne with a tiger-skin draped over it wears an orange-brown turban, a brown-orange dhoti and shawl, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha-style red-and-white garlands, and gold bangles; he smiles, holds a saffron-tasseled staff, and is surrounded by a large floral garland arch of yellow, orange and red flowers. A bearded man in white sits beside him with palms pressed, while a woman in a white sari with blue border stands at left with hands in namaste. Others in white and purple sit behind them, and silver plates of offerings with flowers sit in front. Brass bells and hanging garlands decorate the setting. a person (throne, turban, gold necklaces, garlands and staff). Visible cues point to a bhiksha-style reception.

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July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-cream throne-like seat, wearing a rust-brown turban, a brown dhoti-style garment, layered gold necklaces and a thick red and yellow flower garland draped over the shoulders, smiling as devotees around him press their palms together in namaste. In front of the throne, a silver thali tray holds small silver bowls, flowers and offerings. A woman in a white sari with blue border kneels at left with hands folded, a white-clad man in glasses sits near the tray, and standing devotees in white and orange garments are visible behind. Garlands hang from the back wall, with brass bells and oil lamps at top. Appearance-based cues are consistent with the page identifying him as a person, and he is physically present.2013-07-22A photograph inside a temple-style hall at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam during Guru Purnima satsang. A seated man on a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion wears an orange-brown turban, rudraksha-like red and white garlands, a gold necklace and armlets, and wrapped brown-orange robes; he is smiling and his feet are bare. Swamiji (probable) cues: swept-back hair under the turban, ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron-toned clothing, with the throne and garlands marking him as the honoured guest. Around him, devotees sit with hands folded in anjali, including a woman in a white sari with blue border on the left and a man in a purple shirt. Silver bowls of offerings and flowers sit before the throne, with brass lamps and bells hanging above and a flower-garlanded backdrop. A bald priest in orange and a bearded man in white also appear.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph inside a dark-walled hall during a Guru Purnima satsang. A man seated on a golden throne-like chair, wearing a brown-orange turban, a multi-strand gold necklace, a red and yellow floral garland, bangles and a rudraksha-style mala, smiles and rests his hand on the chair arm; a large floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and green flowers and brass bells surround him. Devotees kneel and stand with palms pressed in anjali, including a man in a purple shirt, women in white and saffron, and a young girl in orange at lower right. A cameraman with a video camera stands at left. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne as the honoured presence of the satsang.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22