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A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a small wooden platform before a flower-decorated stage backdrop, seated on a red and gold ornate throne-style chair draped with a cream silk cloth. He wears a saffron wrap over a saffron garment, has a tilak mark on his forehead, and raises one hand in a gesture while the other rests on his lap. Garlands of yellow marigolds hang along the backdrop, with fruit offerings and a water bottle on orange-draped side tables. A red carpet covers the stage and a banner reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda at the top.

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A figure seated on an ornate red and gold throne with silver-accented armrests, draped in a golden-cream cloth, sits on a raised red platform before a backdrop of yellow marigold garlands and a banner reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The seated person wears an orange robe over an orange garment, has a red mark on the forehead, and holds hands in front of the chest while speaking. Flanking side tables are covered in orange cloth with fruit and flower offerings, and a water bottle stands at right. A white-covered footstool sits in front of the throne. The appearance is consistent with a person in the seated position of honour, with saffron clothing, a forehead mark and a teaching posture; no other people are visible.2009-09-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a golden-draped throne with red and gold armrests, raising both palms forward in a blessing gesture. Yellow marigold garlands hang in rows on the backdrop behind him, with fruit plates and a water bottle on orange-covered side tables and a red stage platform below. A printed banner above reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The man has a red tilak on his forehead and bare feet on a small wooden stool. Appearance-based candidate, a person, seated on a peetha-style throne with saffron robes and a red tilak; one person visible.2009-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with hands pressed together in namaskar, standing on a low wooden platform in front of a throne. The throne has a gold satin cloth draped behind it, red armrests with silver ornaments, and flanks two small tables covered in orange cloth holding fruit offerings and a water bottle. Yellow and green marigold garlands hang along the back wall, and a red carpet covers the stage. A banner behind reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The figure has a forehead tilak and is a person by saffron robe and tilak, seated on a throne in ceremonial setting.2009-09-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-draped throne with red arms and cushions, set before a backdrop of marigold garlands. He wears a red bindi, his hands are raised in front of his chest in a mudra, and his bare feet rest on a wooden stool over a white cloth. Orange-draped side tables hold fruit and a water bottle. A red banner above reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2009-09-11September 11 20092009-09-11August 26 20092009-08-26A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe and an orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala with a ceremonial necklace, seated in a cream upholstered armchair with orange cushions and a red bolster. He gestures with his right hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him hangs a backdrop of yellow marigold garlands and green leaf strings over red and white fringed drapes. A red carpet covers the stage, with a small side table holding a water bottle and a footstool in front. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of saffron robe, orange turban and rudraksha malas, shown in a satsang or discourse setting.2009-09-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a gold-and-red ornate throne with silver armrests, hands pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed. He wears a light vertical tilak on his forehead and an orange shawl draped over his shoulders. The throne is backed by a gold silk cloth and a wall of yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. Orange-draped side tables hold fruit, and a red stage cloth covers the floor, with a small white platform in front. A red banner with the partial text Mahamsa Nithyananda is visible at upper left. Appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial setting are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a satsang or discourse setting.2009-09-11A man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-cream upholstered throne with carved wooden arms, speaking into a floor microphone on a stand. He wears a long rudraksha mala of dark beads around his neck. Before a large pinkish photographic backdrop of a banyan tree, the stage is decorated with tall tropical plants, orange bird-of-paradise flowers and yellow blossoms. A cushioned footstool sits in front of the throne, and a small framed picture stands on a side table. A printed banner at the top reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2010-02-04A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes seated on an ornate gilded wooden throne with a pale floral-patterned cushion, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears an orange turban, a long orange shawl and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, and his hands are raised in gesture. Behind him is a large backdrop of a banyan-like tree in mauve tones, with a tall plant display of orange bird-of-paradise flowers and yellow blossoms on the left, a small side table with a water bottle, and a footstool in front of the throne. Long swept-back hair and the orange robes and rudraksha mala are the visible cues for the a person identification. A printed banner at the top reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2010-02-04 +1 copiesA photo of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala, sitting cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-cream throne-style chair with carved wooden arms on a stage. A microphone stand stands in front of him. Tall potted plants with orange bird-of-paradise flowers and yellow blooms frame the stage, and a large backdrop shows a banyan tree in mauve tones with a partly visible printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala. One person is visible.2010-02-04A seated man in orange robes sits cross-legged on a cream armchair with red cushions, in front of a backdrop of yellow marigold garlands alternating with green leaf garlands. He wears an orange turban, an orange shawl and long rudraksha mala necklaces, with a red tilak on his forehead. A microphone stand is at right and a water bottle sits at left. The scene appears to be a meditation session on a stage.2009-09-11