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A photograph inside a hall with a white backdrop and dark side curtains. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair, wearing a red and white flower garland and a red bindi, holds a printed sheet of paper and reads it, seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a deep red cushion. A man in a light blue polo shirt and navy track pants leans forward, bowing his head toward him with one hand raised to his forehead. Behind them stand another man in a dark shirt with a lanyard, and at left a man in a red striped polo holds a paper. Ornate gold chandelier fixtures hang above, with floral arrangements of pink, orange and yellow flowers at the lower right.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a garland of white and red flowers reads a sheet of paper on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and maroon cushions. A younger man in a light blue polo shirt and navy track pants leans in to speak with him, holding a small item in his hand. Behind them, a man in a cream dhoti-style outfit with a beaded mala holds a phone, and another man in dark clothing stands nearby.2009-10-03A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and maroon velvet cushions, wearing a long garland of white and red flowers. He holds a small sheet of paper and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Before him stands a woman in a white shawl with palms pressed together in namaste, facing him. Behind the throne hangs a cream cloth with dark brown branch motifs, a gold canopy hangs above, and orange and pink flower arrangements and a gold bowl sit at the base of the throne. A seated person in dark clothing appears at the left edge. a person: the seated man wears saffron robes, a long flower garland and sits on a throne, with no crown or rudraksha visible.2009-10-03A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with a red-and-gold footstool before them. A man in a grey striped shirt and dark trousers leans forward and touches the seated person's head with his hand, as if giving blessing or honour. Nearby, a man in a light blue shirt with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a younger man in an orange robe watches. On the right, a woman in a purple patterned top and cream shawl stands with hands together. Behind the throne are yellow and white flower arrangements, brass pots, and a framed photograph on a red-draped table, with a red and orange temple-pillar backdrop.2009-08-21A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a gilded canopy and red velvet cushions, wearing a white and red flower garland and a red bindi, hands folded in front of his chest. In front of him a woman in a pink silk kurta with folded hands bows in reverence, while a man in white and a woman in a yellow sari stand nearby. Bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and pink lilies surround the golden throne, a gold lion figure sits at its base, and a brown-and-white patterned drape hangs behind the stage. A partially visible banner at top reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2009-10-03September 13 20102010-09-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual blessing at a flower-decorated stage in front of a large ornate gold-embossed backdrop. A man in orange robes with an orange shawl and a red tilak on his forehead places his hand on the head of a man in white clothing who bows his head. Another person in white stands at the right edge, wearing a yellow cord. Orange and white flowers fill the background. a person: the orange-robed man with the red tilak is the presiding figure, identified by appearance cues of orange clothing and his role as the one giving the blessing, not by face.2009-11-17April 04 20142014-04-04A photograph of a long-haired man in flowing saffron-orange robes with a red bindi, seated on a white-covered dais before an ornate gold throne-back decorated with floral relief and a circular emblem. A man in a white checked shirt and grey trousers kneels and bows his head, pressing his forehead against the seated man's chest as the seated figure rests a hand on his head. Garlands of yellow marigolds and pink and purple flowers adorn the throne, with a flower arrangement at left and green foliage behind. Probable Swamiji is visible by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and bindi, presented as the seated figure receiving the devotee's obeisance.2008-10-19A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne is being received by devotees on a stage backed by a large red-toned temple pillar backdrop. The seated figure wears a bright orange robe, a red sleeveless blouse underneath, and a long pink-and-white flower garland, and has an upraised hand raised over a man in a white shirt who bows with hands joined. Behind the throne stand a man in orange robes and an attendant in an orange-and-white sash, with yellow and pink flowers on the throne. Two women in purple and white stand at the right edge, and a man in a striped polo shirt with a pendant stands at the left. A gold footstool with a red cushion sits in front of the throne.2009-08-21Photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A seated man in orange saffron robes and a red and white flower garland, with long dark hair, sits on an ornate gilded throne under a gold umbrella, holding a folded paper and reading. A kneeling man in white clothes with clasped hands bows before him. A standing man in white shirt and dhoti stands at the left. Behind them hangs a large red-toned banner showing a smiling face. Gilded lion-carved throne armrests and a white draped platform complete the scene. The seated man has distinctive long hair, saffron robes, and garland cues consistent with a probable Swamiji; his role is the seated figure receiving devotion.2007-02-24November 10 20112011-11-10August 03 20102010-08-03