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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a seated figure in a rust-red turban and saffron-red robe, wearing layered white and pink garlands and a rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border bends forward to wash or anoint the seated figure's hands from a brass vessel. Behind them stands a large deity murti in gold-framed throne setting, draped in marigold and rose garlands. Blurred audience heads fill the lower foreground, with string lights, flower strings and a white cooling unit at the right edge.

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March 11 20172017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11July 08 20172017-07-08A seated man in a maroon-red turban with gold and jewelled ornaments sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold lotus-petal backrest. He wears a rust-brown saffron-toned robe, gold chest ornaments, a long pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet. A bare-shouldered man in white dhoti bows forward at left, a hand resting on his back, while a figure in red stands at lower right. Brass lamp stands and green leaves frame the setting. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated as the honoured presence, with the turban, ornate gold adornments and flower garland as qualifying cues.2017-07-08A photograph of a seated man on a red cushioned throne in front of a large gold lotus-petal backrest, wearing a rust-red turban with jewelled ornaments, rust-red robes, a gold chest pendant and multiple gold bead necklaces, with pink and white flower garlands draped over his shoulders. Beside him a bare-chested man in a white dhoti bows forward, while another person in a red-brown shawl and long hair leans toward the seated figure at left. A brass oil lamp stands at right, a woman in orange clothing with rudraksha beads sits at the far right edge, and green banana leaves appear in the background. The seated figure has the appearance of a person, with the turban, gold adornments, and garlands as cues.2017-07-08A seated man in a rust-red turban decorated with jewelled ornaments sits on a gilded throne with a large golden lotus-petal backrest and red bolster cushions. He wears a rust-red robe, a gold necklace, a long garland of pink and white flowers, and rudraksha bracelets on his arms. A bare-chested man with a white cloth tied around his head bows forward at the left edge, his hand raised near his face. Behind the throne hang gold and red drapes, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. A man wearing a turban, robe and multiple garlands, seated on a throne, matches the page's Swamiji reference through distinctive ceremonial cues, so the identity is only probable from appearance.2017-07-08February 22 20172017-02-22A seated man in a maroon turban with a jeweled ornament and crescent emblem, wearing a rust-maroon shawl, layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, and a pink-and-white flower garland, sits on a red cushioned throne before a gold lotus-petal backrest. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands at left, raising one arm and applying white markings. The Nithyananda Paramashivam archive photo is framed by gold-and-maroon drapery. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's turban, ornate gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and saffron-maroon shawl are distinctive presentation cues, shown receiving a ritual honouring from the priest.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08A seated man in a deep maroon robe and maroon turban with gold ornaments sits on a large ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing long lavender-white flower garlands and a gold necklace with a gold pendant. A shirtless man in white dhoti with a white cloth tied on his head kneels before him, and a second man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands behind on the left, touching the kneeling man's back. Gold drapes hang behind, and a tall brass lamp stand with an oil lamp stands on the right. Appearance-based candidate for a person seated on the throne, shown with a turban, distinctive maroon-and-gold ceremonial dress and garlands.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesCeremonial scene in a temple-like hall with gold and maroon drapes. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a maroon robe, a maroon turban with a gold crest and crescent ornament, and layered garlands of white-pink flowers and yellow beads. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-orange shawls kneel or bend before him, one pouring or offering something. A shaved-headed man in white stands at right, and a bare-chested attendant with a rudraksha mala and tilak stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure wears a maroon turban with a gold crest, maroon robe, and ceremonial garlands, consistent with the page's reference.2017-07-08