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A photograph of a smiling man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold-carved throne with an arched back, framed by strings of white beads and magenta flowers. He wears a maroon pleated turban with a small jewel, a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a maroon sash, a heavy gold bead necklace, gold bangles and an armlet, and has a red bindi. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture while the left rests on his knee. Marigold garlands and white flowers lie at the base of the throne, with oil lamps visible at the bottom edge. Visible cues include long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, so this is a probable Swamiji seated in a blessing pose.

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October 26 20112011-10-26A seated man in ceremonial dress sits before an ornate gold throne with carved arched backing and floral finials, with magenta flowers at the top edge. He wears a deep magenta pleated turban with gold braid and a jewelled centre ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, a saffron-orange silk garment with magenta and gold border, and a thick gold necklace of ornamental beads over a magenta shawl. Gold bangles and an armlet adorn his arms. He smiles and raises one palm in a gesture of speech while the other hand rests on his lap. A copyright credit appears at the lower right.2011-10-26A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with elaborately carved golden arches and lion-like carvings behind him, smiling and raising one hand in a gesture while speaking. He wears a deep maroon fan-pleated turban with gold border trim and a small white stone ornament, an orange silk garment with gold border, a maroon shawl draped over the shoulder, a thick gold necklace of segmented beads, gold bangles and an armlet, and a red bindi on his forehead. Purple flowers hang at the top corners of the frame. The scene appears to be a discourse or satsang.2011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne with elaborate repoussé carvings and a carved lion or mythical creature at its side. He wears a deep red turban with a fan-shaped pleat and a small gold brooch, a red bindi on his forehead, an orange and gold-bordered garment over bare shoulders, a long gold ceremonial necklace of beads and gold bands, and gold armlets. A red shawl drapes his arm. Behind him hang strings of white beads and pink flowers.2011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26A seated man in a deep red pleated turban with a gold-bordered fan and a small jewel, wearing orange silk robes with gold-and-red brocade borders, a long maroon shawl draped over one shoulder, a heavy gold bead necklace, gold armlets and bangles. He sits cross-legged on an ornate gold repoussé throne with floral and foliate carving, with pink flowers and beaded hangings behind him, hands resting in a meditative pose. A red bindi is on his forehead. Appearance cues of long hair, saffron robes, ornate gold necklace and crown-style turban make this a probable Swamiji in person.2011-10-26November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA smiling man in a large crimson pleated turban with gold braid and a small diamond-like brooch, a red bindi on his forehead, and long dark hair falling behind him. He wears an orange silk garment with a wide gold-and-maroon border, a maroon shawl draped over one shoulder, a heavy gold bead necklace of ribbed beads, and gold bangles on both upper arms. Behind him is an ornate gold-leaf embossed backdrop with floral scrollwork. The page identifies this event as a satsang in October 2011 and the printed photo credit names Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, but the figure's appearance is consistent with the described cues in a way that is somewhat uncertain. Swamiji (probable): he is pictured with the distinctive crimson turban, orange robes, and heavy gold ornaments.2011-10-26