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Indoor scene in a bright room with recessed ceiling lights and an air-conditioning vent. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions wears a red-and-gold turban, a rudraksha mala and an orange-and-red robe, and is receiving a folded saffron cloth from a shaved-headed attendant in brown robes with a mala. Another attendant in brown stands behind. On the left, elderly men in saffron and yellow shawls and caps watch. A red tray holds fruit and sweets, and a golden lion-head ornament with a flower garland sits at right. A printed photo in the corner shows a crowd of devotees, with partial caption text reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda.

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September 16 20152015-09-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ceremonial event on a gold-and-red stage with ornate golden lion-shaped throne armrests in the foreground and a tall golden lamp stand at right. A man in a red-maroon dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a long beaded rudraksha-style garland, gold pendant necklaces and a swept-back dark hairstyle with a crown-like floral headdress, extends his hand toward a golden-yellow silk cloth draped over the arm of an older man in orange-saffron robes with a dark rudraksha mala. A bald attendant in white with gold border and ash markings holds a tray at left, another attendant stands at right, and a person in white with gold border kneels in the lower right, seen from behind. Golden decorations and red flowers fill the background.2016-01-03January 25 20162016-01-25A seated man in saffron-orange draped robes with gold border sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, a gold chain, and a red dot on a white forehead mark. His hands are clasped in his lap and his eyes are lowered in meditation. The scene suggests a satsang seat. a person: the saffron robes, ornate gold necklaces and seated position on a gilded throne are the qualifying appearance cues.2011-02-25Photo of a smiling figure in saffron-orange robes and orange turban seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with white and red flower garlands. He wears a rudraksha mala and a white and red garland, and holds an orange cloth. In front, a man in orange robes bends forward at the throne's base, and another orange-clad attendant in an orange turban stands at left. Red-and-gold cushions and a gold-and-yellow floral backdrop surround the scene.2008-07-17January 03 20162016-01-03Ceremonial padapuja scene: a man in a red-orange turban, orange dhoti with yellow border, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold armbands sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet being washed by a woman in orange sari kneeling before him. Another woman in a dark top and a man in white dhoti with a blue patterned shirt and orange shawl kneel nearby with brass plates of petals and offerings. A backdrop shows a Varanasi ghat with temple spire and boats, a trident stands beside the throne, and marigold garlands hang above. a person appearance-based label applies to the seated man wearing turban, beaded malas and gold ornaments.2014-05-04A man with long dark hair, wearing orange and gold robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and gold lion armrests under a decorated canopy. A white and multicolour flower garland hangs over the throne back and he holds a garland. Attendants in orange robes sit on either side; one holds a golden staff and another a trident. Silver puja vessels and offerings with flowers and incense sit on a white cloth in front. A woman in orange with glasses sits at right. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his long hair, orange robes, gold pendant and throne setting.2008-01-01November 13 20172017-11-13A seated man in rust-red saffron robes and a rudraksha mala across his chest and waist sits on an ornate silver and red velvet throne with swan-shaped armrests. He holds a flower-tipped ceremonial staff decorated with coloured bands and gestures toward a standing attendant on the left, who wears orange garments and has long dreadlocked hair. A gold lattice screen and silver lectern frame the scene. A second seated figure in orange clothing is visible behind. A red-cushioned footstool rests beneath his feet. A distinctive appearance cue for the seated central figure is long swept hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with a person presiding over the ceremony.2018-01-06July 12 20122012-07-12February 08 20132013-02-08