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A photo of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with lion-carved armrests and a golden arched back. He wears an orange saffron robe with gold trim, a long rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a silver necklace, silver armlets and a red bindi. He holds a silver-tipped staff in one hand and rests the other on a red tiger-striped cushion. A water bottle sits beside the throne and a headset microphone is visible at his ear. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne in saffron robes with rudraksha mala and ceremonial adornments.

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April 28 20122012-04-28A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and floral motifs, clapping his hands. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and bare upper body, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, and beaded bracelets on his arms. A microphone is clipped near his face. Behind him stand a large orange-skinned deity figure with red garlands holding a staff, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold border. Gold lion statues flank the throne, which has red velvet cushions. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, shown with long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, indicating a discourse or public event.2012-04-27A man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a large carved gold backrest and red cushions. He wears an orange saffron wrap, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with a gold armlet on his upper arm and a red bindi on his forehead, hands folded in his lap. Swamiji (probable), appearance-based label from distinctive saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and long hair. Lit oil lamps are in the lower corners, and a partly visible person's head appears at lower left; a microphone stands at right in a temple-like hall.2011-02-26A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a golden throne with a carved golden backrest. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with a gold-bordered sash, a long rudraksha mala with a golden pendant, and beaded silver armlets. His right hand rests on a silver staff topped with a golden lion's head. A silver trident stands to the right against a dark background.2012-04-28April 27 20122012-04-27A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, eyes closed in a relaxed smile. He wears a saffron-orange sannyasi garment draped over one shoulder and a heavy gold-toned bead necklace, with rudraksha-style beaded armlets on both upper arms and a small lapel microphone. A red-and-black tiger-striped cushion lies beside him. Behind the throne, a partly visible figure in orange and green with a red garland holds a staff. The setting appears to be a stage or ceremonial hall. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and rudraksha armlets together fit the page's identification of Paramahamsa Nithyananda seated as pontiff.2012-04-27December 08 20112011-12-08A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads on the armrests and a red velvet cushion, speaking into a headset microphone. He wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped over one shoulder, a pale peach turban with a small brooch, a red dot on his forehead, a long red and white beaded mala necklace, and beaded red armbands. His hands are clasped in his lap. Behind him are gold-framed carved panels and a colourful painted pillar with a trident motif. Swamiji (probable): long, swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas match the page's identification of the seated speaker, who is presented as a discourse teacher giving satsang on the throne.2012-04-17A photograph of a man with long dark hair seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a large carved backrest and red cushioned seat. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulders and a red bindi on his forehead, with a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace. A jewelled gold armlet is on his upper arm. A microphone on a stand is positioned in front of him as he speaks. Swamiji (probable) is shown here based on the saffron clothing, long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate ceremonial gold necklace, with the throne and microphone indicating a discourse setting. Behind the throne are gold and white decorative elements.2011-02-26April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a long-haired man seated cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, speaking into a gooseneck microphone during a satsang. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over his shoulder and bare chest, orange dhoti, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, with a red bindi on his forehead. His right hand is raised in a teaching gesture while his left rests on his chest. Probable Swamiji is identifiable by the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in a discourse setting. The background shows a red curtain and ornamental metal objects.2011-02-26A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with his palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed. He wears a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, beaded bangles and armbands, and a small red mark on his forehead. He sits before an ornate gold throne with carved lion and scroll motifs, flanked by gold lion-shaped armrests with red cushions. A water bottle and a silver vessel sit at the lower right. This appears to be a satsang setting. The man has long dark hair and appearance-based cues matching the page's a person reference, so this is a person seated in the role of teacher.2012-04-28