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Close photo of a person's forearm in the foreground, with a white kumkum or vibhuti-like mark on the skin circled in red, and a metal bangle on the wrist. Behind, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in Tamil script shows a seated man in orange robes with a white garland and raised hand against a banyan-root backdrop, decorated with a yellow and white flower garland. Below sits a leopard-print cushion or bolster on a white cloth with an orange band, flanked by yellow and white chrysanthemums in a vase.

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Close photograph of a person's forearm and wrist, with a white powdery mark circled in red on the forearm, wearing a beaded bracelet with a green and clear crystal bead. Behind, a framed portrait on an orange backdrop shows a smiling figure in saffron robes and a long necklace, one hand raised in blessing, decorated with a green and white flower garland, with yellow marigolds, a striped cushion and a white-draped altar below. The portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person, and the forearm is the only physical person visible.2011-05-22 +1 copiesClose photograph of a bare forearm with a light-brown skin tone, wearing a beaded bracelet of green, clear, and purple stones with silver clasps. Two red circles mark white powder or kumkum-like residue on the skin. Beside the arm lie a white jasmine garland, a golden ornate tray, a small golden vessel with a red gem top, green leaves, and pink and yellow flowers.2011-05-22 +1 copiesJune 09 20112011-06-09May 30 20112011-05-30 +2 copiesA close photo of a man with long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, a white flower garland, and an orange-saffron shawl draped over bare shoulders. His eyes are closed and he raises one hand near his head in a blessing gesture, with a gold and red-thread bangle on his wrist. In the foreground, the back of another person's head is visible at the left edge against a pale peach backdrop. The man's appearance (long swept hair, saffron shawl, floral garland) matches the page's reference to a person, so this is a probable match. The image includes a corner logo and a '2008-06-22A close photo of a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a gold and bead necklace, with a red-and-gold tilak on his forehead and another mark on his chest. In the foreground a person's hand, wearing a gold bangle and a beaded bracelet, is raised with palm open in front of the portrait. Another hand is visible at the left edge. The portrait shows a person depiction, identified by long swept hair, orange saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace cues. A purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-06-29June 10 20112011-06-10A framed photograph of a seated man in orange robes with a red bindi, long dark hair, rudraksha beads and a white flower garland, one hand raised in greeting, is displayed on an orange-draped seat. The framed portrait bears a caption reading "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" printed on its mount. Below the portrait, a silver plate holds pink and white flowers, green leaves and a small brass deity murti, set on an orange cloth in front of the seat. No physical people are visible. The scene reads as a portrait altar prepared with flower garlands and a flower-laden plate.A printed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing against a backdrop of large banyan tree roots. The printed picture is mounted on an orange cloth draped over a flat surface outdoors at dusk, framed by a garland of white jasmine and red flowers with green leaves. Palm trees and a fence are visible in the dim background. The printed picture is a depiction, not a physical person, and no other people are present.2008-04-03 +1 copiesNovember 19 20132013-11-19A framed photograph on an easel-like stand shows a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged, smiling and raising one hand, wearing a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold chain. The framed portrait is hung with white and pink flower garlands. Below it, an orange-draped seat is set in front of a yellow curtain, with a tray of pink and white flowers, a banana leaf holding rice, a bowl of bananas, brass oil lamps and a small offering setup on a white cloth. The framed portrait's caption reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The scene is an empty altar arrangement with no physical people present.A photograph of an empty red and gold ornate throne draped with an orange silk cloth with gold border and a marigold garland. Mounted on the chair back is a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes with a white flower garland and red bindi, seated in lotus pose with raised hand, against a tree-root background; a caption at the bottom of the portrait reads "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". In front, a brass bowl holds a lit oil lamp with flame, surrounded by red-orange flower offerings. Brass vessels and flower arrangements sit on the steps behind. No physical people are visible.2009-12-15