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A smiling man sits cross-legged on a red velvet-backed throne in front of an ornate gold arched backdrop, raising both hands above his head with palms together. He wears an orange saffron wrap, a long rudraksha mala around his neck, rudraksha bracelets on both wrists and upper arms, and a red bindi. A fleecy white cushion lies beneath him, with silver staffs flanking the throne and a tray of red fruit at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) is identified from his appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha adornments, seated in the presentation role of the speaker.

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April 14 20122012-04-14A photograph of a smiling man seated cross-legged on a white fur-textured mat in front of an ornate gilded throne with a dark red velvet cushion. He wears an orange saffron robe with gold-edged trim, a dark rudraksha mala across his chest, and matching rudraksha bands on his upper arms and wrists, with palms pressed together in greeting. A small red bindi is on his forehead. A silver-handled staff rests against the right side of the throne. Based on appearance cues including the ornate golden throne, rudraksha malas, orange robe and palms-together greeting, this appears to be a person seated in person on the throne, though the identification is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14A smiling man sits cross-legged on a white fur-like rug before an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet back cushion. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulder and torso, a long mala of dark rudraksha beads around his neck, and rudraksha bracelets on his arms, with a red tilak on his forehead. His hands are raised in front of his chest as he gestures during a discourse. A silver staff and a red-and-black tiger-striped cushion are visible at the sides of the throne. Cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas match the appearance-based candidate, so this is. Text overlay reads Nithyananda Paramashivam and2012-04-14A seated man in orange saffron robes, with rudraksha malas on his neck and wrists, raises both hands palms-out in a blessing gesture on a gold ornate throne with a maroon velvet cushion and carved golden lion-head finial. A silver staff stands beside the throne and a white fur-like rug lies beneath. a person: the orange robes, multiple rudraksha malas and ceremonial throne are visible cues of a sannyasi teacher giving a blessing.2012-04-14A man seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions and tiger-stripe upholstery raises both hands, palms open, while smiling. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold border draped over his shoulders and torso, and a long dark rudraksha mala. A red bindi is on his forehead. Behind him hangs a red and gold fabric backdrop. A small white adhesive patch is visible on his upper arm. a person: saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne setting, seated in a teaching or darshan role.2011-07-02 +1 copiesApril 14 20122012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a plum-coloured cushioned seat, raising both hands palms-out in a blessing gesture. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his bare upper body, a long rudraksha mala across his chest, and rudraksha bracelets on both wrists, with a red tilak on his forehead. The gold throne is carved with lion and floral motifs, and a brass lamp and a brass rooster figure stand at the right edge against a plain beige wall. A silver staff rests beside the throne.2012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14