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A photograph of a ceremony on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow, orange and red flower garlands. A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange shawl, orange cloth and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, with his hands folded in his lap, and appears to be the honoured guest. A woman in a white dress with a yellow shawl and glasses kneels at his feet, offering or adjusting an orange cloth. Behind the throne stands a large painted image of a goddess with a red face, gold crown and jewellery, flanked by a trident and gold kalasha-style staffs. A man in white is partly visible at the lower left, and a vase of flowers sits at the lower right.

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A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, surrounded by floral decorations in white, red, pink and yellow. The seated man wears a saffron-orange garment and a long white and red flower garland, with long swept-back hair, and smiles as he extends his hands. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with a red beaded necklace holds a brass tray or plate near his hands. Behind the throne stand two attendants, one in an orange garment and one in white with a rudraksha mala, and a young man in white on the right. The overall setting is a ceremonial welcome or felicitation on a stage. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, and a flower garland, presented as a seated honoured figure.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne at a Dasara celebration in Hyderabad. He wears an orange saffron robe, a long beaded necklace of rudraksha-style beads, and has long swept-back dark hair with a tilak on his forehead; he smiles and rests his hands on his knees. Behind him stands a large framed deity murti with a crown and red lips, flanked by a banner with garlands. Before him, a woman in white clothes with a yellow shawl bends forward to touch his feet, while a second person in white and orange kneels at the lower left. Marigold and red flower garlands drape the throne and a gold lion-shaped stand sits at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha necklace and throne are visible cues for the Nithyananda Paramashivam identity suggested by the page.2010-10-17A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold-embossed back, flanked by a blue curtain. He wears a draped orange shawl over one shoulder, orange trousers, a long gold-beaded mala necklace with a gold pendant, and has long dark hair with a red bindi on his forehead. Flowers, red roses and white jasmine, lie at the foot of the throne platform. To the left, a man in white clothing with grey hair stands with hands joined in a gesture of greeting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha-style mala and gold ceremonial necklace, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event. A microphone stand is visible at the right edge.2011-01-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long saffron-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, smiling, with long dark hair and a gold necklace with beads. A woman in a white top and yellow shawl kneels at his feet, bowing forward with her hands at his feet, while a second man in orange robes kneels to the left of the throne. A deity murti of a goddess with a red-and-gold face, earrings and necklaces stands behind, with tall gold staffs with trident finials, a microphone stand in front and a brass kalasha-style lamp at right. The backdrop is orange with Telugu-script text. This looks like a padapuja (foot-worship) ceremony.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion and bolsters, in front of blue drapes. He wears an orange saffron wrap over one shoulder and orange trousers, with a gold necklace of beads and a gold pendant, a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair. He smiles and looks toward a person at left in a white shirt who gestures with raised hands. Red and white flower petals lie at the base of the throne. A microphone stand is at right.2011-01-23A seated man in an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and draped orange garment, a long gold chain with a large gold pendant and a second gold beaded necklace, long swept-back dark hair, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. He smiles and extends one hand toward a man standing at left in a white kurta with palms pressed together in namaste. Garlands of red and white flowers lie at the base of the throne. Gold-threaded blue drapery forms the backdrop, with a microphone visible at right.2011-01-23A photograph of a golden throne decorated with red, white and green flower garlands. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on the throne. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels at his feet, holding his feet with both hands as a padapuja-style honour. Behind them is a large black-and-white portrait of a smiling man wearing a turban, and a banner with the text 'a person ' and '' on the right. Gold ornate carvings decorate the throne arms and base2012-07-03A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and red bolster pillows, in front of a blue draped backdrop. He wears an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder and a double strand of gold-and-dark beaded malas with a gold pendant, and raises one hand in an animated gesture while smiling. A microphone stands at the right, and a thin hand of a person in white clothing appears at the left edge. Red and white flower garlands lie at the base of the throne. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the throne, shown in appearance-based cues of long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces, presiding over a satsang-style discourse.2011-01-23A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long orange shawl and a garland of flowers, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like finials and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and his long dark hair is swept back, with a small crown visible above him; cues are suggestive but not conclusive for a person. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in white and cream traditional clothes, several with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a row of brass plates with fruit and flowers in front. A woman in a white sari stands at the left edge near a second empty gold throne draped in garlands, with a gold trident-like staff behind the throne. Dark blue curtains and a pale wall form the stage backdrop.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a temple-style hall with red and gold patterned walls. A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe over a red undergarment and sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with marigolds and red roses; he is smiling and his bare feet rest on a red cushion on a golden stool. A man in a tan shirt and light blue trousers bends forward to offer something at his feet, while a standing figure in an orange robe at right holds a white cloth. Two women in white saris stand at left, one wearing gold bangles and a dark beaded necklace.2009-08-25January 01 20092009-01-01