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A seated long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala smiles on a gilded ornate throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, with trishula staffs on either side. A kneeling man in white clothes with an orange waist sash bows toward him and holds a red cloth or offering. Behind them a large orange banner shows a smiling portrait of a man in orange with a turban, and the backdrop reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. a person candidate is seated on the throne, with long hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala; the identification is appearance-based only. Two people are visible; a deity murti with garlands sits at the left edge.

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October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and trident motifs, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Before him a bald man in a white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl kneels and offers a red-wrapped item at the feet of the seated figure. A second man in orange robes sits on a smaller gold throne at left. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in orange with a red and gold backdrop.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with lion-like arms and carved armrests is smiling, wearing an orange sannyasi-style wrap, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace, and a red bindi. The throne is decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and a trishul-topped ceremonial stand. In the foreground a man in white clothes lies prostrate at the base of the dais, reaching toward the seated figure's feet. Behind is a large orange backdrop showing a smiling man in orange, with Sanskrit/Kannada-style lettering and a partly visible trident emblem. A microphone stand stands at the right, and a small wicker basket sits on the floor. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron wrap and gold bead necklace; a devotee performs prostration.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A ceremonial stage scene on a golden throne. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sits smiling on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and magenta garlands. Before him a bald man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl kneels and reaches toward a gold footstool with a cushion. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in orange, with trident-topped staffs and marigold garlands framing the stage. A second gold throne stands at left.2010-10-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long saffron shawl, with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead, sits smiling on an ornate gold-carved throne decorated with purple, yellow and white flower garlands. Behind the throne a large backdrop shows a smiling man in orange robes and a banner with Kannada-script text. Two people kneel or bow in the lower left: one in white clothing with his head to the floor and one in orange robes beside him. Gold trident-topped staffs stand on either side, and a red carpet covers the floor. The page indicates a person is present, so the seated figure in orange with rudraksha and gold throne is a person candidate in the role of the seated guru.2010-10-17A photograph of a stage event with a gilded throne at centre. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on the golden throne smiling, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and white shirt kneels and bows his head toward a gold footstool in front of the throne. To the left, another man in orange clothing stands with palms pressed together, and a second golden throne decorated with garlands is visible. A large orange backdrop with a smiling face and a microphone stand complete the scene, with a few people partially visible at the right edge.2010-10-17A photograph from a Dasara celebration stage: a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a floral garland, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, with long swept-back hair and a smile. Before him a man in white clothes and an orange head cloth kneels and bows his head to the foot of the throne. Behind, a second man in orange sits with hands folded in namaste. A smaller gold throne with a garlanded deity murti stands at left, and trishul-topped staffs and a kalasha-style staff decorate the stage. A large red banner with a portrait and Kannada script backs the stage.2010-10-17Photograph of a stage event with a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and colourful flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and shawl bends low to touch the feet of the seated figure, who holds a wooden staff-like object. A second man in orange robes with a mala sits cross-legged at left beside another gold throne with garlands. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in orange with a saffron turban and Kannada script. A microphone stands at right, and a small purple bird logo appears in the upper left. Three people are visible.2010-10-17A photo of a padapuja ritual on a stage at a Dasara celebration. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a garland of flowers, sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with yellow and purple flower garlands. A woman in a white sari with a yellow-green shawl kneels on a rug before the throne, bowing toward his feet, which rest on a small gold footstool with a cushion. Beside them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels on the rug and smiles. Behind them is a banner with an orange-clad figure and Kannada script, and a second decorated throne with a deity murti garlanded with flowers stands at left. Swamiji's appearance is a probable candidate, marked by long hair, saffron robe and garland on the throne, though the identity is an appearance-based judgement.2010-10-17