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A photo on a stage before deep purple velvet drapes. A figure with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and gold armbands; the figure's appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate. A shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes kneels at left and holds a white tray with an orange-clad figurine and red flowers toward the seated figure. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels at right, smiling, and also reaches toward the tray. Red flowers and offerings sit on a low cloth at lower left. Three physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a central seated figure on an ornate gold throne with lion-motif armrests and a golden arched back, in front of deep purple draped curtains. The central figure wears an orange-saffron garment, long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in a smiling wave. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and sits on a throne as the honoured central figure. To the left, a shaved-headed man in rust-orange robes with ash markings kneels and holds a white tray with red flowers and a small orange object. To the right, a smiling woman in a white and gold sari kneels and holds the other side of the tray. A small orange cloth bundle sits on the throne and a red floral offering lies on the dais. Two people are visible.2013-02-28 +2 copiesFebruary 28 20132013-02-28Indoor stage event before a deep plum velvet curtain. A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved arched back wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a long ceremonial garland of gold-toned beads, and holds a small red flower or offering as he smiles. Two men in orange and salmon-coloured dhotis stand at left; one, bald and bespectacled, leans in and holds a silver tray with a kalasha-style vessel. A woman in a white saree with a small floral pattern stands at right with folded hands near her waist. The seated figure has a person appearance (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha and ceremonial garland), in an attending role. A tiger-skin cushion lies on the throne steps. Watermarked archive photograph of Nithyanandapedia.2013-02-28A photograph taken on a stage before a deep maroon velvet curtain. Two attendants stand at left in saffron and rust-coloured dhotis, one bald and bare-chested with a shawl, the other with a saffron wrap, both leaning forward to present a silver tray. A young woman in a white sari with a gold border, smiling, reaches out to receive the tray at right. A small microphone stand is at the left edge.2013-02-28A photograph of a ceremony on a stage before deep plum velvet drapes and a large gold ornate throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, is offered a tray by a shaven-headed priest in orange dhoti and shawl. Another priest in rust-coloured robes stands at left, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right, smiling. The seated figure has a distinctive appearance and role that would be consistent with a person, seated on the throne receiving the offering.2013-02-28February 28 20132013-02-28A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a long dark swept-back hair, wearing a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, sits on a large ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion before a deep purple curtain. He holds a small red and gold object while a priest in orange dhoti and shawl, with a shaved head and white tilak marks, offers him a silver tray. A second priest in rust-coloured robe bends at left, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, seated in the honoured position on the throne.2013-02-28Stage event with purple velvet drapery behind a large gold ornate throne. A seated figure in orange saffron robes with a crown-like headpiece, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and gold garland smiles while a standing saffron-robed attendant in orange and gold trim holds a tray with flowers. A woman in white saree with gold border stands at right extending her hands toward the tray. A second robed attendant in red-brown garments stands at left. A microphone stand is visible at left.2013-02-28A photograph inside a gilded temple-style hall. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban with a white ornamental brooch sits on a red-cushioned gold throne with a gold lion-head armrest, wearing a gold necklace and a long beige shawl, smiling and extending his hand toward a kneeling devotee in white. The devotee in the foreground has long dark hair, a white and gold-bordered cloth, a rudraksha mala across the shoulders and bangles, and is offering yellow flowers or fruit. Another man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala kneels at the lower right holding yellow offerings. A gold deity murti and carved gilded panels fill the background, with a silver trident leaning against the throne at left. +1 copiesJanuary 31 20162016-01-31February 28 20132013-02-28A photograph of a ceremonial puja inside a temple-like hall with cream pillars and a golden throne. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a long swept-back hairstyle, a gold-and-white garland necklace, and a red tilak, sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne with a painted deity murti above him and holds a silver plate. Before the throne, a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti with white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest sits on a rug, and a woman in white sari with a red border offers items from a silver plate, with silver bowls of fruit, flowers and sweets on the floor. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, identified by his saffron robes, long hair and gold-and-white garland. Cooling units stand at the sides and white flowers lie on the steps.2012-05-12