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A man seated in a large white upholstered chair on a stage, smiling with both palms raised beside his face. He wears an orange saffron wrap over a red undershirt, a red bindi on his forehead, and long dark swept-back hair. Behind him hangs a maroon backdrop with a Tamil banner above, and a microphone stand sits to the right. A bottle of Aquafina water and a small vase of pink flowers stand on a white-covered table at left. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, orange saffron wrap and ornate seated presentation on a throne-like chair.

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August 11 20092009-08-11A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a large white upholstered throne-style chair before a red backdrop, raising both open palms in front of his shoulders while smiling. He wears an orange saffron shawl draped over a red inner garment and is barefoot. A white table to the left holds a plastic water bottle and a vase of pink flowers.2009-08-11A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap over a red undershirt and a red bindi on his forehead. He sits cross-legged on a large white padded throne-style chair, raising both hands with palms open in a welcoming gesture while smiling. A white microphone stand is at the right, a small vase of pink flowers and a water bottle sit on a white side table at the left, and a red draped backdrop with a partly visible banner in Tamil script fills the background. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne, with long hair, saffron wrap and rudraksha-style adornment not clearly visible.2009-08-11A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a large white throne-like chair on a stage, speaking into a silver microphone on a stand. He wears an orange-saffron shawl over a red top and orange lower garment, and is barefoot. A small vase of pink roses and a clear water bottle sit on a white-draped table to his left. Behind him hangs a red backdrop with a partly visible banner showing orange-robed imagery and Tamil script. Swamiji (probable) is seated as the speaker, with saffron robes, long hair and a red bindi as the appearance cues.2009-08-11A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a white-draped chair on a stage. He wears an orange saffron robe over a red undershirt and smiles while holding a thin silver microphone stand arm. A small vase of pink flowers and a water bottle sit on a white-covered table to his left. Behind him hangs a dark red backdrop with a large white arched panel. Above is a banner with Tamil text and the Hamsa Nithyananda name. Probable Swamiji's candidate cues include long hair, saffron clothing and a bindi; the person is identified in appearance only, not by face.2009-08-11August 11 20092009-08-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes raises both arms overhead while sitting on a large white throne-style chair against a deep red draped backdrop. The man has long dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala with a wooden-bead necklace draped at the chest; the robes are wrapped over one shoulder. A white-covered side table holds a plastic water bottle, and a microphone stand stands at the right. A Tamil-language banner across the top shows part of a saffron-and-red design with the words for a one-day meditation programme.2009-08-09A man with long dark hair and a red forehead mark sits cross-legged on a large white throne-style chair on a stage. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulders and a red undershirt, with hands raised in gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A small table to his left holds a water bottle and a pink flower arrangement. Behind him hangs a red cloth backdrop beneath a white banner with Tamil text and an orange-robed image with rudraksha beads at the top left. A Tamil banner reads as a meditation experience programme. Person seated and speaking, a single person visible in the photograph, with an appearance-based candidate for the a person label that is uncertain.2009-08-11A photograph of a man seated on a large white cushioned chair against a deep red draped backdrop, with both arms raised overhead, palms open and eyes closed. He wears long flowing saffron-orange robes draped over one shoulder, a dark rudraksha mala with large beads, and a red bindi on his forehead. A bottle of water sits on a white-covered table to the left, and a microphone stand stands at the right edge. A Tamil-script banner is visible across the top of the frame.2009-08-09A photograph of a seated figure on a white cushioned throne-style chair speaking during a discourse. He wears saffron-orange robes with gold borders, a long rudraksha mala of dark beads, and has long swept-back hair with a red forehead mark. One hand is raised mid-gesture while the other rests on his knee. A microphone stand is angled toward him, a water bottle and a small flower arrangement sit on a white-draped table to the left, and a banner with purple Tamil script and a large grape-like image hangs behind him. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), matching long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala while seated in a discourse setting.2008-08-01August 01 20082008-08-01A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits cross-legged on a large white throne-style chair on a red stage. He wears an orange saffron shawl over a red undergarment and orange cloth, and is smiling. A metal microphone stand is beside him, a small white-covered side table holds a water bottle and pink flowers. Behind him is a red backdrop with a banner reading in Tamil.2009-08-11