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Close-up photograph of a seated figure on a cream upholstered throne with gold-painted lion-shaped armrests, wearing a deep red embroidered garment with silver-thread floral work and teal border. The hands rest on a gold ceremonial sceptre with a finial, and a microphone stand appears at the upper right beside a brass vase of yellow flowers. The image is cropped at the torso, so the face is not visible. A and a Nithyanandapedia source credit, which is excluded from text

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December 22 20092009-12-22December 22 20092009-12-22Close-up photograph of a hand in a maroon embroidered sleeve holding an ornate gold-coloured ceremonial implement with tiered, knobbed sections and a flared finial, held horizontally. Behind it, a maroon draped backdrop with blurred flowers in blue, pink and green. Only the hand and forearm are visible; no face or full figure appears in the frame.2011-01-23May 10 20142014-05-10A seated man in a deep maroon turban with a jeweled brooch and a richly embroidered purple-and-gold ceremonial garment smiles with eyes lowered while holding a silver staff topped with a small silver ornament. He sits on a gold-and-cushioned throne-like seat with an orange cloth draped over its arm, flanked by garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Behind him a green draped cloth covers a golden structure, and a decorated deity murti in green and gold stands in the background. Probable Swamiji cues: a long swept-back hairstyle, a crown-like turban, ornate saffron-and-gold ceremonial clothing and gold necklaces seated on a throne, presented as the central figure of the event.2011-12-16A man seated on a cushioned golden throne in front of an ornate gold-embossed backdrop with a flower garland of purple, white and yellow blooms at upper right. He wears a cream turban with a red bindi, and a red embroidered silk ensemble with gold and teal trim. He holds a long ornate gold staff or rod across his lap, smiling. A gold ornamental figure is partly visible at the lower right.2009-12-22 +1 copiesClose photo of a seated figure in rust-orange robes with small buttons, seated on an ornate white-and-silver carved throne with red velvet cushioning. The figure holds a small gold handheld fan or mirror-like disc with a red-rimmed face in one hand, and wears a red thread bracelet on the wrist. Blurred foreground includes a keyboard or electronic device and a blurred head in the upper left. A seated person is visible only from the arm and lap down; the face is not in frame.2018-05-11Close photo of a seated figure in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with a gold-bordered hem, wearing multiple strands of large brown rudraksha beads around the neck. The hands hold a small gold trident-tipped ritual staff with a round finial, held horizontally across the lap. A bare foot is visible at left. Behind, a polished silver peacock-shaped object and silver poles appear, with blurred figures in the background. Bold red thread is tied on the wrist. The image suggests a darshan or ceremonial setting. a person cues are the rudraksha malas and saffron-red robe, but the frame shows only hands, lap and feet, so identity is uncertain.2018-05-21 +1 copiesDecember 16 20112011-12-16 +1 copiesDecember 22 20092009-12-22A seated man in a cream-coloured turban and a red and gold embroidered sherwani-style jacket sits on an ornate gilded throne with floral carvings. He holds the front of his jacket with both hands and smiles while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Marigold-style garlands in yellow, white and purple frame the throne behind him, and orange cushions are visible at his arms. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on a gilded throne, with long hair falling past the turban and a red bindi, addressing the audience. Only one physical person is present.2009-12-22December 22 20092009-12-22