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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-brown throne receiving an offering from a young attendant. The seated man wears a dark red-maroon sleeveless robe with a gold-yellow edge, a long rudraksha-style mala with a large gold pendant, and has a bare upper body and bindi-like forehead marking. The attendant, standing at right, wears a green headcloth and a yellow dhoti-like wrap and holds a metal tray of pink flowers, leaves and small brass vessels. A maroon draped cloth lies on the throne arm and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. a person: the seated man wears a long rudraksha-style mala with a gold pendant and sits on a throne, which matches the page's claim of his presence, though the face-independent cues are moderate. The image carries a copyright overlay.

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September 17 20152015-09-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold beads sits on a red tiger-striped cushioned throne before a large gold-embossed backdrop. He smiles and gestures with his right hand toward a shirtless young attendant in a purple dhoti who presents a brass plate of white jasmine garlands and red flowers. A pair of gold ear ornaments and a gold kumkum mark are visible. A microphone stand sits at the right edge. The setting suggests a satsang or ritual reception on stage. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, matching the page's a person cues.2015-11-22A photograph of a seated ceremony on a stage in front of an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest and dark red curtains. A figure in a maroon-red turban, ochre-saffron robes with gold trim, a heavy beaded necklace and gold bangles sits on the throne, smiling, with one hand extended over a brass tray holding yellow cloth and white and pink offerings. Beside him a bare-chested priest in ochre cloth and rudraksha beads kneels, holding a golden kalasha-style vessel and offering items on the tray. The setting suggests a puja or ritual offering. A photo credit overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and Source , which is omitted from the text list. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne in an orange-saffron robe, turban and rudraksha-style necklace, performing a ritual offering with a kneeling priest2015-09-05A seated man in a gold-trimmed brown leather throne with carved gold lion-head arms sits on a stage before maroon drapes, hands pressed together in a respectful gesture and smiling. He wears a rust-red garment with a gold-striped border, a multi-strand gold and beaded ceremonial necklace, and bangles. A red cloth bundle rests beside the throne. On the right, a bare-chested attendant in a yellow shawl and white dhoti, with a green headwrap and beaded necklace, offers a tray of pink and red flowers. Another seated figure in white sits partly visible in the lower centre.2015-09-17A seated man in a gold-and-red ornate throne wears a rust-orange shawl, a long gold bead necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and a long swept-back hairstyle with a tilak on his forehead. He sits with palms pressed together in namaste before a white-and-yellow cloth-wrapped bundle on a plate of pink and purple flower petals. A shirtless attendant with white body markings and a rudraksha mala leans forward to offer the plate. Behind them a gold-carved pillar and red draped cloth complete the satsang stage setting. Two people are visible.2016-06-30A photograph of a ritual at a stage with dark red drapes and a large gold ornate backdrop. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red and gold silk waist cloth stands at left, pouring water from a silver-wired kalasha pot topped with yellow flowers while another attendant holds a metal plate. Seated on a red cushioned throne at right is a man with swept-back hair, a crown-like bindi and tilak, wearing saffron and gold silk, a rudraksha mala, a long ceremonial gold necklace and gold armbands, with one hand raised in blessing toward the pot. Bare feet are visible. The scene reads as an abhishekam-style offering.2015-11-24A photograph of a seated man in a red-orange sannyasi robe and a long rudraksha mala, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace with a crown-shaped pendant and a red bindi, sitting on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion. He holds a small object in one hand, while a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth, with an earring and sacred thread, stands at left offering a folded yellow cloth or prasad. In front is a silver bowl with embossed patterns. The setting is a ritual or satsang seating, with a dark background. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, consistent with the page's label, though the appearance is only moderately clear.2013-07-10A photograph of a ceremony on a dais. A bald man in orange and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and white forehead markings stands at left, extending his cupped hands toward a seated man. The seated man wears saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace, gold earrings and white tripundra markings, and sits on a red velvet throne with gold carved armrests. A silver bowl of white flower-like offerings sits on the floor in front, with other robed attendants in white and saffron behind. Gold drapery and a red-and-gold decorated backdrop frame the scene.2015-08-31September 09 20162016-09-09October 12 20152015-10-12A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with dark red curtains. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklaces sits on an elaborately carved gold throne, a red cushioned seat beside him, a microphone stand at right. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border stands at left, holding a silver vessel and raising a green leaf to sprinkle or bless the seated man, who lowers his head with eyes closed. Gold bangles adorn the seated man's arms.2015-11-24May 21 20162016-05-21