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A smiling man with long dark hair sits in the centre of an ornate gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests and carved panels, hands pressed together in namaste. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, a tall gold-beaded necklace with a large pendant, beaded bracelets and a red bindi. Behind him stands a painted deity murti holding a staff, with red garlands and decorative teal and magenta backdrop panels. Lion statues in gold flank the throne, and a gold-coloured white-handled fly whisk rests at its side.

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A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and floral motifs, clapping his hands. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and bare upper body, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, and beaded bracelets on his arms. A microphone is clipped near his face. Behind him stand a large orange-skinned deity figure with red garlands holding a staff, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold border. Gold lion statues flank the throne, which has red velvet cushions. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, shown with long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, indicating a discourse or public event.2012-04-27April 27 20122012-04-27A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, wearing a gold crown with a red forehead mark, an orange saffron garment, long white and pink flower garlands, and rudraksha bracelets on his arms. A gold lion sculpture rests beside the throne, and a large painted deity murti with a staff stands in the background. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, crown, saffron clothing, rudraksha and ceremonial garlands match the page's description of Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2012-04-27A smiling man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne carved with decorative patterns, flanked by two golden lion sculptures with red cushions. He wears a gold crown, layered white and pink-red garlands, and beaded bracelets, and holds his hands together in his lap. Behind him stands a large painted deity figure with a club and red garland. A small microphone is visible near his face. The setting is a temple-like stage with gold and bright decorative panels. Appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron robes, ornate gold crown and garlands on a throne.2012-04-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and lion motifs, flanked by gold lion figures. He wears a gold crown, a red bindi, and multiple garlands of white and pink flowers with green accents, plus beaded bracelets on his arms and wrists. His hands rest folded in his lap and he smiles with eyes closed. Behind him stands a painted deity murti in orange with a trident-like staff and a red garland. a person: long hair, crown, saffron robes, rudraksha-style beaded adornments and garlands match the candidate presentation, seated in a throne setting.2012-04-27A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with his palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed. He wears a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, beaded bangles and armbands, and a small red mark on his forehead. He sits before an ornate gold throne with carved lion and scroll motifs, flanked by gold lion-shaped armrests with red cushions. A water bottle and a silver vessel sit at the lower right. This appears to be a satsang setting. The man has long dark hair and appearance-based cues matching the page's a person reference, so this is a person seated in the role of teacher.2012-04-28April 27 20122012-04-27A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a gilded arched back. He wears a long rudraksha-style gold bead necklace, gold armbands and wrist bracelets, and a red bindi on his forehead, with long dark hair swept back. His hands are folded in his lap and he smiles broadly.2012-04-27A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, eyes closed in a relaxed smile. He wears a saffron-orange sannyasi garment draped over one shoulder and a heavy gold-toned bead necklace, with rudraksha-style beaded armlets on both upper arms and a small lapel microphone. A red-and-black tiger-striped cushion lies beside him. Behind the throne, a partly visible figure in orange and green with a red garland holds a staff. The setting appears to be a stage or ceremonial hall. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and rudraksha armlets together fit the page's identification of Paramahamsa Nithyananda seated as pontiff.2012-04-27A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with carved lion heads and scrolling motifs. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold-toned bead necklace, rudraksha bracelets on his arms, and a red bindi on his forehead, with his palms pressed together in greeting. A red-cushioned seat and a partly visible golden lion stand beside the throne. Behind him a painted deity figure holds a staff and wears a red garland. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas identify this figure as the seated Swamiji, a sannyasi receiving darshan on a throne.2012-04-27A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne flanked by golden lion armrests and red velvet cushions. He wears an orange saffron wrap over a bare upper body, long swept-back hair, a red forehead mark, a beaded necklace and multiple bangles, and holds a small ceremonial fan-like object while smiling. Behind him stands a multi-armed painted deity figure with garlands, holding a staff, and a maroon curtain hangs at left.2012-04-27A photo of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with lion-carved armrests and a golden arched back. He wears an orange saffron robe with gold trim, a long rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a silver necklace, silver armlets and a red bindi. He holds a silver-tipped staff in one hand and rests the other on a red tiger-striped cushion. A water bottle sits beside the throne and a headset microphone is visible at his ear. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne in saffron robes with rudraksha mala and ceremonial adornments.2012-04-28