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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with marigold and rose garlands sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a stage. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl, a mountain, a gopuram temple tower and a glowing sun, with a lamp motif. A Tamil banner headline reads a greeting for a dhyana satsang. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces; his shaved-head appearance is not shown, but his long dark hair is visible, and his presentation is consistent with Swamiji (probable) seated for a meditation satsang. Red-and-gold cushions and a patterned carpet sit at the base of the throne.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold-and-red garland-decorated throne performs namaste with palms pressed together at a satsang stage. A banner behind him shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing beside a temple tower and mountain, with a lamp graphic. Tamil text reads Paramahamsa Nithyanandar and dhyana satsangam (meditation satsang). Red cushions and a floral-patterned red cloth cover the throne base. The seated figure wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a red bindi. A copyright line and archive source credit appear at the lower right.2012-01-08A photograph of a seated man in a gold-and-red throne at a satsang stage, his palms pressed together in anjali. He wears orange ochre robes, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with ceremonial gold and bead ornaments, and a red bindi. Garlands of white and orange flowers frame the throne. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban, a temple gopuram and a mountain under an orange sky, with a lit lamp shape above. Red carpet and a patterned red cloth lie in front of the stage.2012-01-08A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped with white and orange-yellow flower garlands, hands joined in greeting at the chest and wearing a rudraksha-style necklace. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red forehead mark, a stylised flame, a hill, and a temple tower. A Tamil banner reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda welcome and Dhyana Satsangam. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's saffron robes, long hair and rudraksha-style necklace match the cues, but the portrait and banner name are printed captions, not identification of the seated person. The stage has a red-draped platform and a laptop at the front edge.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, decorated with white and marigold garlands, on a stage during a dhyana satsang. He wears saffron-orange robes and a long flowing ochre garment, with a saffron-orange wrap and a rudraksha-style mala necklace, and smiles while seated with hands resting in his lap. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling face with a red bindi in a saffron turban, a flame, a sun, and a temple gopuram with hills. Red and gold carpet covers the throne platform, and an orange drape hangs above the stage. Printed Tamil text on the backdrop reads a greeting and dhyana satsang heading.2012-01-08A photograph from a satsang stage. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a red-and-green flower garland, stands on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Before him, a man in white ritual clothing bends forward with hands joined in respect. Behind them is a large backdrop showing a close-up of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, a temple tower and mountain, a glowing oil lamp, and a sun motif. Red carpeting covers the stage floor. The seated figure on the throne appears to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long hair and saffron clothing, and is being honoured by the bowing devotee.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A seated man in orange robes and a red-orange shawl with a garland of flowers and a long beaded necklace sits on a red-upholstered throne on a raised stage. He holds a white fan-like staff and gestures with one hand. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, the Tamil title for a dhyana satsang, and a temple tower with a sunrise over mountains. Flanking the stage are two decorated deity murti with garlands. A tripod-mounted camera is at left, and brass pots and flower arrangements sit in front of the stage. a person seated on the throne, wearing orange robes, shawl, garland and beaded necklace.2012-06-03A man in saffron-orange robes stands in front of a gilded red-cushioned throne decorated with marigold and yellow garlands, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. He wears a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace and wrist bands, with long dark hair. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, a temple gopuram, and a mountain. Setting appears to be a stage event.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08