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A man seated on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold-leaf backrest, eyes closed, palms pressed together in namaste. He wears a leopard-print saffron turban, a white stripe with a red bindi on his forehead, a white flower garland, rudraksha-style red-brown robes and gold ornaments including bangles, armlets and a gold ring. A microphone stands at right and a Yamaha keyboard sits at lower left; a second person's shoulder is visible at the left edge. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in a ceremonial shivadeeksha initiation setting.

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August 21 20172017-08-21A seated man with eyes closed sits on a red cushioned seat before an ornate gold peacock-feather style backrest. He wears a leopard-print turban, a white-and-red tilak on his forehead, a rust-red shawl, gold necklaces, a white and red flower garland, and gold armlets. A microphone stands in front of him and a small dark object rests on the table. The background is dim with foliage. Tied to the page's Shiva Deeksha event, this appears to be a sanctified discourse or initiation setting, and the seated figure's appearance, with the turban, ornate gold chair and rudraksha-style ceremonial adornment, is consistent with a probable Swamiji presence.2017-08-21A bare-chested man with long swept-back dreadlocks wrapped in a leopard-print cloth headband sits in front of a large gold repoussé backdrop on a red velvet seat, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulder, multiple rudraksha bracelets, a rudraksha mala, white jasmine garlands and a gold earring. Behind him, two blurred figures in white and saffron stand with hands folded, and a yellow-bladed fan sits in the foreground. The scene appears to be a Nithya Kriya Yoga initiation setting. a person: the seated man's long swept-back hair, saffron shawl, rudraksha malas and ceremonial garlands fit the presentation associated with the page.2017-08-22August 21 20172017-08-21August 13 20172017-08-13 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion, speaking into a microphone at an evening event. He wears a leopard-print turban, a rudraksha-style wrap in deep red-brown, and a thick garland of white jasmine and red roses over gold ornamental necklaces. Gold bangles and an armlet are on his arms, and a red tilak marks his forehead above white ash. His long dreadlocked hair is coiled on his head, and his right hand is raised near his chin in a gesture of discourse. Bright stage lights glow in the dark background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated as the speaker.2017-08-21A seated man in a dark red-brown shawl and gold ceremonial necklaces sits before an ornate gold-and-red throne with shell-like carved panels. He wears a leopard-print gold turban, a red vertical mark and white markings on his forehead, and a gold hoop earring; his long dark hair is swept up. A microphone stands at right against a dark background. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, a turban, distinctive ceremonial gold necklaces and saffron-toned shawl, seated on a throne at a microphone.2017-08-21October 10 20172017-10-10 +1 copiesJuly 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in ceremonial attire during a teaching event. He wears a leopard-print gold and black turban, a red-brown robe draped over his shoulders, a heavy gold necklace of large bead-like pendants, and gold hoop earrings. He has white and red sacred markings on his forehead and holds a small booklet while looking down. He sits before an ornate gold throne with shell-like scalloped carvings and a red cushion, with a microphone stand in front. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in a throne with a microphone, wearing a turban, rudraksha-style gold beads and ceremonial robes.2017-08-21August 22 20172017-08-22 +1 copiesA seated man in rust-brown ochre robes sits on a red cushioned throne before a large gold peacock-fan backrest. He wears a leopard-print turban with a red and white tilak on his forehead, a white and orange flower garland, and heavy gold necklaces and rudraksha-style ornaments. Gold armlets and bangles adorn his arms. A black Yamaha audio mixer stands in front of him on a stand and a microphone is angled at his face. The setting appears to be a Shiva Deeksha discourse or initiation session. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with turban, ochre robes and ornate gold jewellery is a candidate for the Nithyananda Paramashivam label on this page, though appearance alone is not conclusive.2017-08-21