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Indoor photograph of a seated meeting in an ornate room with a gold-framed throne and a painted temple backdrop. On the right, a figure in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne beside a golden kalasha-style vessel. Facing the throne are seated visitors: an elderly man in white with orange shawl, a woman in an orange shawl and a green-and-red sari, and a man in white shirt. Behind them stand two young men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and a man in orange robe with a mala. Another man in saffron-toned robe and mala sits near the throne. Swamiji (probable): the throned figure wears an orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala and orange sash, consistent with the page; the appearance is recognizable, though only partly visible.

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May 06 20162016-05-06A photograph inside a room with framed deity paintings on the walls and a golden throne at right. A man in orange-red robes with a long wrapped turban and long swept-back hair sits on a leopard-print seat, holding his hands together, with a brass bull figure and a tray of fruit in front of him. To the left, an older man in white with an orange shawl holds open a booklet while a man in white in a suit and glasses stands at the edge. Behind them, a priest in orange with a rudraksha mala stands beside a shirtless attendant wearing white and gold beads. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the orange robes, ornate turban and long hair; a sign-free scene of ashram hospitality.2016-05-06May 06 20162016-05-06Indoor photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and gold lion-head armrests, wearing a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robes, smiling and holding a mala. Beside him a standing attendant in orange robes and a large beaded necklace stands near a framed painting of deities. On the left, a woman in a pink sari with gold border and a man in a peach kurta and white trousers sit with a pink-tinted devotee; the man holds a small notebook and the woman holds a fruit. Brass figures and a golden bull-like statue sit in the foreground on a red carpet, with a tray of apples on a dark table. Other seated figures are partly visible at the left edge. Overlay text reads Nithyananda Paramashivam, , . There are two visible framed pictures on the wall and a wall air conditioner2016-04-29Indoor photograph of a seated group in an ornate room with a red carpet, gold furniture and a golden Nandi bull statue on a gold table. On the left, a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a long dark braid and a beaded necklace sits on a leopard-print cushion beside a golden lion-form stand. Opposite him, a bald man in orange wears glasses and an orange shawl. A man in white with an orange shawl sits in the foreground right. Seated behind the table are several men in white, striped and pale shirts, and a man in red at right. A cameraman stands at the back holding a camera overhead. A golden deity murti stands at the right edge beside a mirror.2016-05-02Indoor meeting in an ornate room with gold-framed deity paintings on the walls. A long-haired man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold throne with leopard-print cushions, smiling and gesturing toward visitors. Seated on the floor before him, a white-haired elderly man in white clothes and an orange shawl listens, with a woman in an orange shawl and green-bordered sari beside him and a man in a white shirt at the left edge. Behind them stand two young men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, one holding a brown shawl, and a saffron-robed man with a rudraksha mala. A gold lion-headed figure and a gold vessel sit on a gold table in the foreground. Probable Swamiji is the seated man on the throne, identified by his orange turban and saffron robes with long swept-back hair.2016-05-06A photograph of a seated group in an ornate gold-decorated room. On the left, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe with a yellow-beaded mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace sits on a golden throne with a leopard-print cushion, gesturing with raised hands as he speaks. A shaved-headed man in an orange top sits in the foreground beside a woman in a white top with her hair in a ponytail, and a bald man in white sits at the lower right. Behind, two men in white dhotis stand, one bare-chested with a gold necklace. On the right, several women sit at a gold table with small metal cups and a golden figure; one wears a yellow sari, another a pink top and sunglasses, and another a yellow kurta with black print. A gold canopy, a small bronze figure and garlands of multicoloured flowers decorate the room.2016-05-01A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions in a decorated room. Beside him a gold kalasha-shaped vessel stands on a gold table. Around the throne, a man in white with orange shoulder cloth, a woman in a green and orange sari, and a bald man in an orange-brown robe with rudraksha mala sit on the floor. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold necklaces stand at left and a standing man in orange robe with mala stands behind. Several people appear to be visitors meeting the seated figure. Count: seven physical people are visible including partial figures at right edge and standing attendants. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in orange robes with orange turban and mala, in person.2016-05-06Indoor photograph of a formal audience in a room with red carpeting and a gold-framed temple painting on the wall. On the right, a seated figure in orange and rust robes with a rust-coloured turban sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, a gilded lion figure at its base. Beside the throne, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands. Three people sit on the floor to the left: a man in a white shirt and grey trousers, an elderly man in white dhoti and an orange shawl, and a shaven-headed man in a saffron-brown cloth with a mala. A brass bowl of apples and a golden kalasha-style vessel are in the foreground. Appearance cues on the throned figure are distinctive but the page does not place him at this event, so the identity is uncertain.2016-05-02Indoor photo of a VIP welcome session in a room with white walls and an air conditioner. On the right, a large gilded throne with red cushions is occupied by a figure in saffron robes and a saffron turban, who is seated and gestures toward a standing man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Several seated guests face the throne: women in yellow, orange and pink saris, and men in white and pale clothing, some holding papers or a booklet. A golden lion sculpture sits beside the throne and a bronze deity murti stands in the background. A framed painting hangs on the wall behind them. The seated figure on the throne has long hair and distinctive saffron and gold attire, which is a person cue; the throne-seated figure appears to be a person in person.2016-04-26A photograph of a seated figure in a golden ornate throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robe, with hands pressed together in greeting. Beside the throne stands a younger attendant in orange clothing with a gold necklace and an orange shawl. Two visitors sit on the left: a woman in a pink sari with gold border and a man in a light yellow kurta and white dhoti holding a notebook and a phone. A gold Nandi-style figure and a tray of apples sit on a low table in front. Behind are framed painted deity panels on a red-carpeted room.2016-04-29Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.2010-11-12