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A seated figure sits on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion sculptures and tall golden-and-silver trident staffs. The figure wears a saffron-orange dhoti-style garment and an orange turban, with a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, a gold ceremonial necklace, gold armbands and a red-and-white garland. The throne back is decorated with bands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. A gold-and-silver ceremonial parasol-like finial rises at right. Probable Swamiji is seated in a ceremonial pose, with distinctive saffron clothing, turban and ornate gold necklace visible. The background is a deep maroon drape.

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July 13 20152015-07-13A seated man on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with carved golden lion heads at its arms, backed by a large cushion decorated with yellow, red and white marigold-style garlands. He wears an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange robe, a heavy gold necklace, a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, with hands resting open on his knees. Golden trident (trishul) staffs and a gold ceremonial shield stand beside the throne, and a golden umbrella canopy hangs above against a deep maroon backdrop. a person as the seated presiding figure; the throne, regalia and garlands mark him as the honoured guru. No other people are visible.2015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13November 25 20152015-11-25 +3 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl sits on a golden throne flanked by two gilded lion sculptures and silver trident staves. Behind him a large backrest is covered in marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red and white. He wears a long red-and-yellow marigold garland, a gold beaded necklace, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, with a tilak on his forehead, and holds a small object in one hand. a person is identified by his saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces seated on the throne, a photo from a Samaya Deeksha event. Gold-lion throne with trident staves and garland backdrop suggests a peetha seating.2015-07-17December 05 20142014-12-05A seated figure on a gilded throne with golden lion-faced armrests, backed by a floral arch of yellow marigolds and red, white and orange blooms. The person wears an orange-saffron turban with a gold ornament, a saffron robe with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace, layered garlands of red and white flowers, gold armbands and bangles, and sits barefoot with hands resting on the armrests. A silver trident-like staff stands at the right edge. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron turban, ornate gold necklace and garlands while seated on a throne.2015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13A seated person on an ornate golden throne flanked by two golden lion sculptures, framed by a large arch of marigolds, roses and orchids in yellow, red, pink, purple and white. The seated figure wears a red-orange turban with a gold ornament, an orange-red garment with a gold-bordered cloth, layered gold necklaces and a long red-and-white flower garland, plus gold bangles. They hold a silver staff across the lap and smile toward the camera. A white cup sits on the platform, and a dark velvet curtain forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated person has a turban, ornate gold jewellery and a long garland, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this satsang.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne is framed by a large arch of flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, pink and purple. Two gold lion-head sculptures flank the throne, and a silver staff rests against the right side. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a gold ornament, an orange-red robe, a red-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace, gold bangles and a red bindi. Swamiji (probable): the figure has a turban and ornate gold jewellery, consistent with the page's reference to Paramahamsa Nithyananda, but the face is not used for identification.2014-12-05