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A seated man in orange-saffron cloth sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne with a tiger-striped cloth draped over its front. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a white vibhuti mark and red dot on his forehead, and holds a small object in his lap. Gerbera-style flower arrangements in vases stand on gold pillars at each side, a gold kamandalu-like vessel rests nearby, and a large backdrop shows a smiling figure in an orange turban. Tamil script appears on the backdrop. The setting is a satsang-style stage, with no other people visible.

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A seated figure in orange and saffron robes sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne-style chair with a curved back, before a red-and-orange backdrop. He wears a gold-coloured necklace, layered beaded necklaces, a red bindi on the forehead and gold armlets, with long dark hair swept back. His hands rest together in his lap. A zebra-striped cloth covers the platform, flanked by gold pillars with floral arrangements of orange, yellow, pink and white flowers. A microphone stands at the front. A partially visible printed portrait of a turbaned man in orange appears at the left edge, and Tamil script is printed on the backdrop at right.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A seated man on a tall red velvet throne with a dark gold striped pattern gestures with one hand during a talk on a stage. He wears an orange-saffron garment draped over his shoulder, a gold chain, and multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas, with a white tilak on his forehead. Gold-based pillars topped with flower arrangements in red, pink, orange and yellow flank the throne. A tiger-stripe cloth covers the dais, and a microphone stand stands in front. Behind him, a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a Tamil caption reading Nithyananda. Appearance cues are consistent with a person in a seated discourse role. A water bottle and small flower vase sit on a side table.2012-09-21A photograph of a seated man on a dark red throne cushioned with a cushion draped in a yellow and black leopard-print cloth, in a meditative cross-legged pose at a stage. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, multiple strands of beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, gold bangles and a gold earring, with a red tilak on the forehead, holding a silver staff or rod across his lap. Two tall gold pillars hold arrangements of yellow, pink and white flowers, and a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing beside Tamil script in a maroon and gold banner. The setting is a satsang-style stage with red swagged drapes overhead. Swamiji (probable) appears as a seated figure with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style necklaces, presiding from the throne.2012-09-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a tiger-striped cushion before a tall red velvet throne with a golden arch behind him. He wears a multi-strand beaded rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a white marking on his forehead, and he gestures with his right hand while speaking. A silver trident stands to his left, and two gilded pillars topped with bright gerbera and mixed flower arrangements frame the stage. Tamil script banners hang on the pink backdrop, and a water bottle sits on a red table at the front. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long hair in a knot, rudraksha mala and saffron robes, seated on a throne in a discourse setting.2012-09-21A photograph of a smiling man seated cross-legged on a large red velvet throne with a zebra-striped cushion draped over the seat. He wears orange-saffron robes, multiple strands of gold and beaded necklaces, and a white-and-red forehead marking, with long dark hair swept back. Golden flower-filled vases with red, yellow and orange blooms flank the throne, and a small table with water bottles sits to the left. A tall gold-handled staff rests in front. Behind him a large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a man in an orange turban and Tamil script on a red-brown banner. A printed backdrop caption reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda in Tamil script with Dhyana in the banner.2012-09-21A smiling man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne draped with a zebra-striped cloth, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, a vertical tilak on his forehead, and a red dot between his brows. Flower arrangements of orange, pink and yellow gerbera stand in golden urns on either side of the throne, a microphone stands in front, and a backdrop shows a golden tamil-script banner and a large saffron-turbaned portrait on the left. The figure appears to be Swamiji (probable) given the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala, seated as a teacher in a satsang setting.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a red tiger-striped throne with a gold-edged rim, smiling and gesturing with one hand toward the side. He wears a red bindi, a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and his feet are bare. A silver trident stands to the left beside a small water bottle and a bell-hung ceremonial staff. Flower arrangements of orange, red and yellow blooms sit at the base of gold-capped pillars, and a tiger-striped cloth covers the dais. Behind him, a pink and red backdrop shows a portrait of a figure and Tamil script. The setting suggests a satsang or discourse stage.2012-09-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a tall red velvet throne with a gold-edged backrest, smiling and raising one hand in a gesture while holding a slim white rod. He wears layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. The throne sits on a red platform draped with a yellow-and-black patterned cloth. Flanking pillars hold pink and white flower arrangements, and a large backdrop shows a smiling man in a yellow turban and a red floral-patterned banner with Tamil text. Only the seated figure is a physical person here; the backdrop portrait is printed.2012-09-21