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A photograph of a seated figure on a gold throne-like seat at the right, wearing a maroon turban, a purple dhoti and a gold-coloured shawl-like wrap with a beaded necklace, with hands resting in a meditative pose. A profile of a person in a turban and a flowing saffron garment wears a red turban and gold necklace. To the left stands a gold palanquin decorated with red, orange and yellow flower garlands and gold tassels, carrying a small deity murti draped in a garland. Behind is a black backdrop with a large oval portrait labelled "BHAGAVAN NITHYANANDA" with a smiling man wearing an orange turban and a red bindi. A red-and-gold cloth is on the floor, and a small table holds a tablet and a brass lamp.

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October 30 20112011-10-30A stage at a Bhagavad Gita satsang with a large banner behind it showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl with rudraksha malas, labelled BHAGAVAD GITA and DHYA... on a black background. On the left, a golden palanquin-style canopy frames a deity murti decorated with a dense garland of red, orange, yellow and white flowers over a purple cloth-draped dais. On the right, a woman in a blue sari with orange trim and gold bangles sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with yellow garlands and red flowers, smiling. A purple-draped stage floor and speaker equipment are visible in the foreground.2011-10-28A photograph of a seated man on a gold and red throne-like dais at the right, wearing a blue and orange-bordered dhoti-style garment, a gold necklace, bangles and a red bindi, with a shawl over his shoulder. Beside him on the left stands an ornate gold canopy palanquin with carved elephant reliefs, decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands, sheltering a small deity murti. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and saffron clothing within an oval frame, with partial lettering reading BHA. A purple draped cloth sits at the base of the palanquin and the scene is set on a stage with a navy curtain behind.2011-10-28October 31 20112011-10-31A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with cushioned seat, smiling, wearing a gold necklace of beads and gold bangles, with long dark hair swept back. Beside him stands a deity murti draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers and a green cloth, with a gold crown and a gold stand. Brass oil lamps, one lit, flank the scene, and marigold petals lie on a red cushion at the foot of the throne. A dark backdrop with partial gold lettering on the right side. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron robes with long hair and a gold necklace.2011-10-26October 27 20112011-10-27A seated person sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, draped with a yellow marigold garland, on a stage. The seated person wears a blue sari with an orange border, multiple strands of beads and a gold necklace, gold bangles and a red bindi, with long dark hair. Behind the throne is a large backdrop showing a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban and orange garment with a red bindi and rudraksha beads, flanked by the words 'BHA' and 'A' in gold lettering. A golden lectern stands at left, a gold flag on a pole at right, and a flickering flame is shown on the right backdrop. Pink flowers lie at the base of the throne.2011-10-28A golden palanquin decorated with dense garlands of red, orange, pink and yellow flowers and green leaves, hung with gold bells and tasselled ornaments in pink, yellow, green and red. Inside sits a small deity murti in orange and gold vestments, framed by a floral arch. Gold lamp stands and a brass oil lamp flank the palanquin, and a large framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing is behind it, labelled with the text BHAGAVAD on the backdrop. The scene is an event setup with no people visible.2011-10-30Photo 11683172October 31 20112011-10-31A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a long rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklace, sits on a gold throne-seat at right, flanked by tall brass oil lamps with flames. Beside them, a large gold peacock-shaped ratha/palanquin carries a deity murti decorated with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and a green cloth backdrop. Behind, a large banner shows a smiling figure in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a purple curtain hangs at the back of the hall. The figure at right has distinctive long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha beads and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's Swamiji candidate; appearance-based identification is probable only.2011-10-27A satsang stage with a flower-decorated golden palanquin holding a deity murti draped in garlands, with hanging bells and tassels. To the right, a seated figure in a red turban, red shawl and white dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small offering tray before him. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in a saffron turban and rudraksha mala with the words Bhagavad Gita Dhyana Satsang. Dark curtains and a white-walled hall frame the stage. a person appearance cues are not sufficient on the banner portrait alone; the seated figure shows only a red turban and white ritual dress, so identity is uncertain.2011-10-03