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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate throne with a large gold arched back and deep red velvet upholstery. He wears a long rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a gold ceremonial necklace, and a red tilak on his forehead. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders and he holds a small orange bottle in his right hand. Behind him are a potted plant, a gold deity murti on a side table, and a shimmering silver backdrop. The orange-draped cushions and sandals-free feet complete the setting. Appearance-based candidate for a person, seated on the throne in a satsang setting, with long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas as the qualifying cues.

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December 15 20122012-12-15A smiling man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden-framed throne upholstered in deep red-brown velvet, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him. He wears layered rudraksha malas, gold beaded necklaces, and a small red bindi, and holds a glass of orange liquid in his hands; a small wireless microphone is clipped near his face. Behind him stand a potted green plant and a pale draped backdrop. a person seated in the throne, wearing saffron robes with multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces.2012-12-15A smiling man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden-and-maroon throne with a tall gilded arched backrest. He wears multiple strands of rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, and holds a glass of orange drink in his right hand while his left hand rests on a cushion. Orange and gold cushions and a leopard-print seat surround him, with green foliage at the edges. A small headset microphone is visible near his face. a person is shown seated on the throne with saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, consistent with a satsang setting.2012-12-15 +1 copiesDecember 15 20122012-12-15February 24 20132013-02-24 +3 copiesJune 26 20122012-06-26 +1 copiesA man seated on a red velvet throne with gilded carved back and a gold lion-headed armrest, against deep maroon curtains. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body, layered rudraksha beads necklace, a gold pendant, rudraksha armlets on his upper arms, and a red bindi. He has long dark hair and a small clip-on microphone at his cheek, smiling as he speaks. Paramahamsa Nithyananda (Swamiji) is shown appearing in person, and the appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments) are consistent with the page's claim, so this is a probable identification. Behind him a large ornate gold backdrop is visible.2013-01-16June 26 20122012-06-26October 07 20122012-10-07A seated man in an orange-saffron garment sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne backed by a tall red tiger-striped cushion with gold trim. He wears a white horizontal forehead mark with a red dot, a long rudraksha mala with a gold ceremonial pendant, and a gold necklace. His hands rest together in his lap. Behind him are a carved stone pillar, green foliage, and a gold oil lamp with a bird finial to his right. A red bolster and a patterned cloth are arranged on the platform. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse hall.2012-10-07A man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion, with a golden lion sculpture behind him and deep red curtains in the background. He wears a saffron-orange draped garment, a long rudraksha mala with a gold necklace and a gold bracelet, and has a white horizontal forehead mark and long swept-back dark hair; a small microphone is at his mouth. He sits with his hands resting in his lap, gazing to the side, appearing to address a gathering. Swamiji (probable): the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, long hair and ornate golden throne setting are consistent with the satsang context. A printed copyright line runs vertically along the right edge of the image.2013-02-19June 26 20122012-06-26